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
Recent COVID-19 updates, resources and information
MLN Matters Number: SE20011 … Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS) Response to the Public Health Emergency on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) was revised and posted November 9, 2020. This is a 19-page MLN Matters. Pages 14 through 16 speak to clarification of SNF billing instructions as noted above. You’ll easily spot the red ink … Read More
CMS NH COVID-19 data posted for week ending November 1, 2020
CMS has just posted the COVID-19 data for nursing homes for week ending November 1, 2020. Want to keep up with the changing COVID-19 situation in skilled nursing? Subscribe to the Briggs blogCMS has just posted the COVID-19 data for nursing homes for week ending November 1, 2020. Want to keep up … Read More