I know that you have a lot on your plate right now. I just found an additional resource that I wanted to share with you. It’s the CDC COVID Data Tracker. It displays up-to-date data as well as other information in a bit different way than some other resources. You can … Read More
CMS posts updated COVID-19 NH data for week ending 11/08/2020
CMS has posted the latest COVID-19 data for nursing homes – Week Ending November 8, 2020. Want to keep up with the changing COVID-19 situation in skilled nursing? Subscribe to the Briggs blogCMS has posted the latest COVID-19 data for nursing homes – Week Ending November 8, 2020. Want to keep up … Read More
CMS urging nursing homes to follow established COVID guidelines this holiday season
Today, in advance of the approaching holiday season, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is urging nursing home staff, residents and visitors to follow established guidelines for visitation and adherence to the core principles of infection prevention. These guidelines include remaining six feet apart from individuals, wearing a … Read More
CMS releases nursing home COVID-19 training data with urgent call to action
On Tuesday, November 17, 2020 CMS publicly recognized the 1,092 nursing homes at which 50% or more of their staff have completed CMS training designed to help staff combat the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in nursing homes. CMS applauds these facilities for taking this critical step to equip … 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