Gov. Lee signs order to lift state restrictions at nursing homes starting Sunday
Some long-term care facilities must still follow federal restrictions from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; they can also implement their own rules. Author: WBIR Staff Updated: 7:16 PM PST February 28, 2021
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Gov. Bill Lee on Friday signed executive orders that will end state visitation restrictions at nursing homes and long-term care facilities starting Sunday.
The governor also signed orders that will extend other COVID-19 regulations imposed by Tennessee s limited state of emergency through April 28.
“Our state’s COVID-19 numbers continue to improve thanks to efficient vaccine distribution and efforts to protect our most vulnerable citizens,” Gov. Lee said. “I have authorized continuation of a limited state of emergency through April 28th in order to keep critical healthcare deregulation in place and ensure continued fed
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Some long-term care facilities must still follow federal restrictions from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; they can also implement their own rules.