Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Conditions of Participation: Immunization Standards for Hospitals, Long-Term Care Facilities, and Home Health Agencies
medicare · Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services · Rule · Published 2002-10-02 · Effective 2002-10-02 · 67 FR 61808
Document
Document number
02-25096
Federal Register citation
67 FR 61808
CFR reference
42 CFR 482
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule with comment period.
Category
medicare
Sub-agency
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Publication date
2002-10-02
Effective date
2002-10-02
HHS docket
CMS-3160-FC
Abstract
The provisions of this final rule will remove the Federal barrier related to the requirement for a physician to order influenza and pneumococcal immunizations in Medicare and Medicaid participating hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home health agencies. This final rule will affect vaccine-preventable diseases and will help improve adult vaccination coverage rates. It will facilitate the delivery of appropriate vaccinations in a timely manner, increase the levels of vaccination coverage, and decrease the morbidity and mortality rate of influenza and pneumococcal diseases.