Dear RHC,
CMS MLN Connects was issued on Thursday, June 1, 2023 and includes the Covid-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Final Rule. The unpublished document was filed on May 31, 2023 and has a scheduled publication date of June 5, 2023.
The full document removes the vaccine mandate for RHCs and other provider types effective immediately as defined on pg. 15. We can also see the direct edit that will be made to the RHC regulations on page 81 of the document.
§ 491.8 [Amended]
25. Section 491.8 is amended by removing paragraph (d).
The clinic is still subject to written policy. We recommend reviewing and updating your policies to reflect the process you intend to follow moving forward for employee vaccination and personnel file requirements. Please let us know if you have any questions as you review the attached final rule.
Link to Final Rule |