On June 4, 2020, CMS posted QSO-20-32. Read my blog on that notification here. The subject matter of that QSO is the Release of COVID-19 Nursing Home Data. Later that same day, another QSO was posted: QSO 20-33-NH … Posting of Nursing Home Inspections. This seems to be the difference between … Read More
BREAKING NEWS: Nursing home COVID-19 data and inspections results available on Nursing Home Compare
“Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is posting the first set of underlying coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) nursing home data. On April 19, 2020, CMS announced the requirement that nursing homes to inform residents, their families, and their representatives of COVID-19 cases in their facilities. In addition … Read More
Toolkit on state actions to mitigate COVID-19 prevalence in nursing homes – version 2
Version 2 of CMS’ Toolkit on State Actions to Mitigate COVID-19 Prevalence in Nursing Homes is now available. “The toolkit compiles best practices, resources and strategies to help manage the COVID-19 pandemic in nursing homes. Protecting this vulnerable population is critical and now, Governors, state health departments, long-term care facilities and … Read More
Updated considerations for preventing spread of COVID-19 in assisted living facilities
CMS updated this website on Friday, May 29, 2020. “Given their congregate nature and population served, assisted living facilities (ALFs) are at high risk for SARS-CoV-2 spreading among their residents. If infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, assisted living residents—often older adults with underlying medical conditions—are at increased … Read More
Initial nursing home COVID-19 data – as of June 1, 2020
CMS has provided this chart/graphic with data as of June 1, 2020: Beneath the chart online are these notations: Nursing Home COVID-19 Data Source: CDC National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN). This data reflects data entered into the NHSN system by nursing homes as of May 24. State Survey Data Source: … Read More