The Toolkit for Nursing Homes Using Point-of-Care SARS-COV-2 Testing was updated November 10, 2020. Those updates are: Added HHS BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Ag Card link to the Background section from press release. Updated the Nursing Home Data section to include specifics for the different antigen tests available under the HHS programs. Added CMS … Read More
2019 profile of older Americans
The 2019 Profile of Older Americans is a very interesting read. The report is 26 pages in length. The Profile of Older Americans is an annual summary of critical statistics related to the older population in the United States. Relying primarily on data offered by the U.S. Census Bureau, the Profile illustrates … Read More
ASPR TRACIE posts staffing playbook to address HCW shortages
Staffing Playbook: Actions to Address Healthcare Worker (HCW) Shortages during COVID-19 consolidates several references aimed at addressing pandemic-related staffing challenges. The second page of the Playbook has action steps and resources. Want to keep up with the changing COVID-19 situation in skilled nursing? Subscribe to the Briggs blogStaffing Playbook: Actions to … Read More
Updates to Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) claims
MLN Matters Number: MM11992 was posted November 6, 2020 with same title as this blog. This MLN Matters Article is for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and hospital swing bed providers billing Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) for services provided to Medicare beneficiaries. This article informs you of an update to SNF Patient-Driven … Read More
CMS COVID-19 county positivity rates for November 10, 2020 posted
The most recent COVID-19 county positivity rates are posted here – November 10, 2020. There are many more red zones on this posting than previously. For example, my home state of IA has 94 red zones and 5 yellow zones. There are no green zones currently. Remember that you must … Read More