CMS posted an updated COVID-19 FAQ a couple of hours ago (the document shows yesterday’s date). As with each FAQ updated, you’ll see the date for each specific item that is accompanied by the word New – both in very small type. This is a 71-page document and it provides a specific … Read More
OIG strategic plan: Oversight of COVID-19 response and recovery
The Office of Inspector General has announced a strategic plan: Oversight of COVID-19 Response and Recovery. At this point, this is a quick, interesting read – 7 pages. Please share this plan with your team. “The emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has created unprecedented challenges for the Department of Health … Read More
Nursing home oversight during the COVID-19 pandemic (OIG)
The Office of Inspector General has added these audits/surveillance studies beginning in May 2020 that impact LTC. Additionally, OIG is auditing the awarding and disbursement of $50 billion in Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments to hospitals and other providers. More information about each of the above can be found at: … Read More
New national nursing home training series – Infection Prevention and Surveillance
CMS is conducting a weekly NH training series focused on infection prevention in the nursing home setting. The first session is tomorrow – Thursday, May 28, 2020 from 4pm to 5pm (ET). Here’s the link to REGISTER. Want to keep up with the changing COVID-19 situation in skilled nursing? Subscribe to … Read More
CDC releases recommendations for communities of faith
Friday afternoon, May 22, 2020, the CDC released Interim Guidance for Communities of Faith. This online interim guidance was also reviewed again the following day. This was posted about 1 week after the original guidance which did not include religious organizations/communities. I’m posting this as our LTC/Senior Living communities are part of the … Read More