AHCA/NCAL (American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living) has developed an algorithm for testing and cohorting nursing home residents. This algorithm incorporates the latest guidance from CDC on the coronavirus. AHCA/NCAL Algorithm for Testing and Cohorting Nursing Home Residents is a 10-page document posted on May 28, 2020. The … Read More
Imposition notices of civil monetary penalty for failure to report COVID-19 data to NHSN
On May 27, 2020, CMS announced the following: The purpose of this communication is to inform you that CMS will utilize the QIES mailbox to communicate important information related to your nursing home’s compliance with the requirement to report COVID-19 data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) … Read More
WHO launches public service announcement – You’ll want to see this
On Wednesday, May 27, 2020, the World Health Organization along with the United Nations Foundation and Illumination, “partnered to launch a Public Service Announcement (PSA) that reinforces safe and healthy practices during these challenging times, featuring Illumination’s globally beloved Gru and the Minions. The PSA focuses on lifesaving behaviors to … Read More
HHS announces nearly $4.9 billion distribution to nursing facilities impacted by COVID-19
In case you haven’t heard this news yet, HHS announced on May 22, 2020 that it has begun distributing billions in additional relief funds to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) to help them combat the devastating effects of this pandemic. Nursing homes play a pivotal role in providing skilled care to … Read More
COVID-19 in LTC office hours – COVID-19 testing considerations and cohorting
The May 28, 2020 LTC Office Hours was a great session! The subject was testing considerations and cohorting of COVID-19 patients in LTC. This link will take you to the presentation handout. The presenter was Nimalie Stone, MD from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). If you’ve attended other CMS … Read More