Nationwide Program for National and State Background Checks for Direct Patient Access Employees of Long Term Care Facilities and Providers

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	Federal Grant Title:	Nationwide Program for National and State Background Checks for Direct Patient Access Employees of Long Term Care Facilities and Providers
	CFDA Number:	93.506
	CFDA Description:	ACA Nationwide Program for National and State Background Checks for Direct Patient Access Employees of Long Term Care Fa
	Federal Agency Name:	Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
	Category of Funding Activity:	Health
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	CMS-1A1-12-001
	Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Jul 11, 2011
	Creation Date:	Jul 11, 2011
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Dec 30, 2011 No Explanation
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Oct 31, 2011 No Explanation
	Archive Date:	Nov 30, 2011
	Expected Number of Awards:	Information not provided
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	Information not provided
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	3,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	1,500,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: State governments
Additional Information on Eligibility: Information not provided
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. The State Office of the Governor, State Medicaid Agency, or the State Survey Agency may apply for funding under this grant opportunity. CMS will accept only one application per State; therefore we encourage State offices and agencies to work collaboratively to develop one application packet when deemed appropriate. If more than one application is received for one State, CMS reserves the right to determine which application to select. State Notices of Intent to Apply and complete Grant Applications due dates are listed in the timetable on page 4 of this document. Successful applicants will receive a Notice of Award (NOA) signed and dated by the CMS Grant Management Officer via the U.S. Postal Service approximately 60 days after each application review period. Grantees will receive funding through a 36-month project/budget period.
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