OpportunityTitle: Nationwide Program for National and State Background Checks   for    Direct Patient Access Employees of Long Term Care Facilities and Providers
Description: The Centers for Medicare &amp;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.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Grants.gov Customer Support
GrantorContactText: Grants.gov Contact Center &lt;br/&gt;Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 &lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time&lt;br/&gt;support@grants.gov&lt;br/&gt;
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