Kansas governor backs new guidelines on nursing home visits
September 30, 2020
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly said Tuesday she supports new federal guidelines that will allow some visitations at nursing homes that accept Medicaid and Medicare if proper coronavirus-related safety measures are followed.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued guidance last week that provides ways for nursing facilities to allow families to make in-person visits, which have mostly been banned since the pandemic began.
Kelly said in a statement that it's important to remain vigilant about protecting the health of nursing home residents and stopping the spread of th...
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