Nationwide Program for National and State Background Checks for Direct Patient Access Employees of Long Term Care Facilities and Providers
Post Date
April 18th 2011
Application Due Date
June 30th 2011
No Explanation
Funding Opportunity Number
CMS-1A1-11-001
CFDA Number(s)
93.506
Funding Instrument Type(s)
Grant
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Funding
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Award Range:
$0 - $3000000
Grant Description
The Centers for Medicare &Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting proposals from States and U.S. territories to be considered for inclusion in the legislatively mandated National Background Check Program. CMS is conducting a nationwide program that will identify efficient, effective and economical procedures for long term care facilities and providers to conduct background checks on prospective direct patient/resident access employees. Eligible facilities and providers include skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, home health agencies, hospice care providers, long-term care hospitals, personal care service providers, adult day care providers, residential care providers, assisted living facilities, intermediate facilities for the mentally retarded (ICFs/MR) and other entities that provide long-term care services, as specified by each participating State.
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Department of Health and Human Services
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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