We’re taking a break for the next 2 weeks but don’t worry. We’re still monitoring all of the news that is important to our readers – that never takes a break. You’ll receive news pieces in your inbox starting again on January 4, 2021. In the interim, the Blog is available for … Read More
Recording of NAHCA/AMDA CNA COVID-19 vaccine education now available
If you/your staff was unable to watch the live webinar hosted by NAHCA and AMDA (see my blog on that presentation), I have great news for you. The recording is now available. The recorded webinar is 1 hour 16 minutes in length and well worth your time. Want to keep up with the changing … Read More
CMS COVID-19 infection control for psychiatric and intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICFs/IID)
QSO-21-07-Psych Hospital, PRTF & ICF/IID was issued December 17, 2020. [COVID-19 Infection Control for Psychiatric and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICFs/IID)] The first 3 pages of this 15-page document is the QSO memorandum followed 12 pages of FAQs relating to these topics: Addressing Refusal or Reluctance to … Read More
QMs update: Preparing for the unfreeze in SimpleAnalyzer™
On Dec. 4, CMS issued a memo outlining changes to unfreeze the Five-Star ratings effective on Jan. 27, 2021. CMS plans to update the quality measures using data based on the following data collection periods: Assessment-based QMs through Jun. 30, 2020 Claims-based QMs through Jun. 30, 2020 QRP QMs through … Read More
CMS updates nursing home COVID-19 data – week ending December 6, 2020
CMS has posted updated nursing home COVID-19 data for week ending December 6, 2020. Want to keep up with the changing COVID-19 situation in skilled nursing? Subscribe to the Briggs blogCMS has posted updated nursing home COVID-19 data for week ending December 6, 2020. Want to keep up with the changing COVID-19 … Read More