Global Public Health Emergency (PHE) Applications
"CMS developed three applications to facilitate visitation and prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19) infection. These applications will continue beyond the PHE to allow all Medicare and Medicaid participating nursing homes access to the products. Nursing Homes approved for these specific application funds are being tracked."
(QSO-23-23-NHs)
Nursing Homes that received this funding during the Public Health Emergency between 2020 and 2023 are not eligible to receive it again unless you did not spend the full $3,000 maximum. In that case, you can only spend the remainder of your $3,000 maximum. Facilities that did not participate in this during the PHE can apply. For questions regarding your facility's eligibility, please contact brandi.jordan@dhhs.nc.gov
Communicative Technology
$3,000 max funding per Nursing Home
CMP funds are allowed to purchase tablets and accessories such as screen protectors, headphones, etc. Note: Items listed on the application cannot be placed on the standard CMP application for a home that has received funding through this special application. (CMS.gov)
Visitation Aids
$3,000 max funding per Nursing Home
CMP funds are allowed to purchase funding for tents and plexiglass (or similar product). (CMS.gov)
Air Quality
$3,000 max funding per Nursing Home
CMP funds are allowed to purchase portable fans and portable room air cleaners with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA, H-13 or -14) filters to increase or improve air quality. However, replacement filters cannot be purchased with these funds, as they are a prohibited expense. (CMS.gov)