Program Descriptions
Program Number
93.785
Title
Pilot Program For National And State Background Checks--Direct Patient Access For Long-Term CARE
Federal Agency
CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Authorization
Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, Public Law 108-173, Section 307; Medicare Modernization Act (MMA).
Status
Active
Objectives
To establish a pilot program to identify efficient, effective, and economical procedures for long-term care facilities or providers to conduct background checks on prospective direct patient access employees.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
No more than 10 States may be selected to participate in the pilot program. Please refer to Section IV.5 "Funding Restrictions" of the full solicitation for additional information regarding the State prohibitions on the use of grant funds.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Participation in the pilot program is open to all States. A State's Office of the Governor or State Survey Agency (SA) may apply for funding under this grant opportunity. Additionally, certain other State agencies (e.g., the State Medicaid Agency, the State Office of the Attorney General, the State Identification Bureau (SIB), the State Control Terminal Agency (CTA), the State Health Department or the State Social Services Block Grant recipient) may also apply for funding under this grant opportunity, provided they have an agreement with the State Survey Agency for the conduct of the pilot program in that State.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Participation in the pilot program is open to all States. A State's Office of the Governor or State Survey Agency (SA) may apply for funding under this grant opportunity.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
States needed to apply to CMS to participate in the pilot program by submitting a complete application to CMS. Please contact program office for application deadline.
Award Procedure
States selected to participate in the pilot were notified during December 2004. Please see Section VI "Award Administration Information" of the solicitation for further information regarding the award procedures.
Deadlines
Please contact the program for the deadline for States to apply to participate in the pilot program.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
The pilot program will last through FY 2007 or September 30, 2007.
Appeals
There are no formal appeals procedures. If a State's application is not selected, the reasons for non-selection will be fully stated.
Renewals
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Project Period: Date of grant awards through September 30, 2007.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Periodic reports are due to CMS in accordance with the timeframes established by CMS.
Audits
Payment transactions identifiable to the Background Checks Pilot Program are subject to audit by the Secretary or his/her agent.
Records
Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to the project shall be retained for at least three years or until resolution of any audit questions.
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0516-0-1-551.
Obligations
FY 07 $16,000; FY 08 $1,184,000; and FY 09 est not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Selected pilot States can expect to receive between $500,000 to $5 million in a grant award for the entire 3-year pilot period. Please refer to Section II.2. "Amount and Number of Grants to be Awarded" of the solicitation package for additional information.
Program Accomplishments
None.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Program Contact: Amber Wolfe, Center for Medicaid and State Operations, Survey and Certification Group, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244. Telephone: (410) 786-6773.
Web Site Address
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/medicaid/survey-cert/bcp.asp
Related Programs
None.
Examples of Funded Projects
None.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Please refer to Section V.1. "Application Review Information, Criteria" of the solicitation for the complete review and selection criteria.
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