The Health Facilities Community Blog: Application for Civil Money Penalty (CMP) funds for NH to purchase tents and/or clear dividers for in-person visitation

CMS will now approve the use of CMP funds to purchase tents for outdoor visitation and/or clear dividers (e.g., Plexiglas or similar products) to create physical barriers to reduce the risk of transmission during in-person visits. Funding for tents and/or clear dividers is limited to a maximum of $3,000 per facility. NOTE: When installing tents, facilities need to ensure appropriate life safety code requirements found at 42 CFR 483.90 are met, unless waived under the PHE declaration.