Nationwide Program for National and State Background Checks for Direct Patient Access Employees of Long Term Care Facilities and Providers
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Nationwide Program for National and State Background Checks for Direct Patient Access Employees of Long Term Care Facilities and Providers: CMS is inviting proposals from all States and U.S. territories to be considered for inclusion in this National Background Check Program. Only States that did not apply during the initial or second solicitation should apply during this solicitation. 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 care facilities for the intellectually disabled (ICFs/ID) and other entities that provide long-term care services, as specified by each participating State.
Federal Grant Title: | Nationwide Program for National and State Background Checks for Direct Patient Access Employees of Long Term Care Facilities and Providers |
Federal Agency Name: | Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services |
Grant Categories: | Health |
Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
Funding Opportunity Number: | CMS-1A1-12-002 |
Type of Funding: | Grant |
CFDA Numbers: | 93.506 |
CFDA Descriptions: | ACA Nationwide Program for National and State Background Checks for Direct Patient Access Employees of Long Term Care Fa |
Current Application Deadline: | Jun 30, 2012 |
Original Application Deadline: | Jun 30, 2012 |
Posted Date: | Nov 10, 2011 |
Creation Date: | Mar 28, 2012 |
Archive Date: | Jul 30, 2012 |
Total Program Funding: | |
Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $3,000,000 |
Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $1,500,000 |
Expected Number of Awards: | |
Cost Sharing or Matching: | Yes |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- State governments
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