Interim Clinical Guidance for Management of Patients with Confirmed Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) was updated September 10, 2020 by CDC. CDC also updated the following webpages this past week, but no specific details provided as to what each update included. These websites may be of interest to you: Duration of Isolation and … Read More
SNF QRP measure calculations and reporting user’s manual updated
CMS has posted the updated SNF QRP Measure Calculations and Reporting User’s Manual_V3.0.1_Addendum_Effective 10-01-2020 (ZIP). You’ll note this is a .zip file so you’ll find 2 items there: The SNF QRP Measure Calculations and Reporting User’s Manual Version 3.0.1 and associated risk adjustment appendix and Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) crosswalks are … Read More
Toolkit on state actions to mitigate COVID-19 in NH … Version 9
CMS has released Toolkit on State Actions to Mitigate COVID-19 Prevalence in Nursing Homes – Version 9 on September 8, 2020. This document is a compilation of actions employed by organizations, including state governments, in the United States and outlying territories to assist nursing homes in meeting the needs of nursing home … Read More
Taking care of you
COVID-19 has caused major life disruptions. In our lifetime, we have never dealt with so many variables impacting ourselves and our families. For residents of long-term care facilities, restrictions have been imposed on visitation and on some daily activities. For family caregivers, it’s important to take care of yourself so … Read More
CMS posts updated COVID-19 positivity test rates
CMS has posted the most recent data for positive COVID-19 test rates in U.S. counties. The date of this posting is September 8, 2020 for the week ending September 2nd. Providers should use this data set for staff testing going forward until the next updated data is posted by CMS – 1st and … Read More