; or (II) other independent organizations of a similar type that do not have conflicts of interest and are deemed appropriate by the Secretary. (4) Use of funds (A) In general A State or Indian Tribe that receives a payment under the program under this subsection shall use funds to support skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities, and psychiatric hospitals that cohort, and provide services to, individuals who test positive for COVID–19, individuals who test negative for COVID–19, and individuals with unknown status or who are under observation regarding COVID–19. Such cohorting and services shall be in compliance with all guidance issued by the Secretary during the emergency period. (B) Permissible uses and authorized costs States and Indian Tribes shall use the payments received under the program under this subsection for the following purposes: (i) To retrofit non-traditional facility-based settings, such as hotels, dormitories, schools, churches, and other temporary or permanent shelters, for temporary use as skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities, and psychiatric hospitals. (ii) To support skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities, and psychiatric hospitals with the establishment of specialized units within such facilities. (iii) To provide testing kits or other supplies needed for rapid turnaround to test staff members and residents of skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities, and psychiatric hospitals for COVID–19. (iv) To provide personal protective equipment to staff members of skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities, psychiatric hospitals, and, where appropriate, to residents of such facilities. (v) To safely facilitate necessary transfers to and from skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities, and psychiatric hospitals. (vi) To safely facilitate voluntary discharges to home and