CMS has posted COVID-19 Nursing Home data submitted for week ending June 7, 2020. This dataset was last updated June 18, 2020 In addition to the above, there are a number of maps and graphics related to resident cases and deaths on this webpage as well as a wealth of … Read More
On-demand webinar: Navigating the PBJ chaos
Changes implemented during the COVID-19 public health emergency have impacted PBJ reporting – from the May 15 deadline waiver to the public publishing of average daily staffing totals. These changes have led to confusion across the skilled nursing industry, with many wondering: Will I eventually need to submit Jan 1-Mar … Read More
FDA, CMS, CDC and OIG COVID-19 updates for 1st 2 weeks of June 2020
CDC updated the following COVID-19 guidance during the 1st two (2) weeks of June: Using Telehealth to Expand Access to Essential Health Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic Updated Clinical Questions about COVID-19: Questions and Answers NHSN LTCF Guide to Using the COVID-19 Module The OIG (Office of Inspector General) posted … Read More
Residents’ right to retain federal economic incentive payments
In case you missed it, CMS issued this Press Release on Thursday, June 11, 2020 (bolding and italics added by me): “The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is aware of allegations that some nursing homes are seizing residents economic impact payments (or “Stimulus Checks”) authorized under the CARES … Read More
[On-demand training] Cohorting: Effective management of residents and staff
If you missed the June 11, 2020 third session of the National Nursing Home Training series, the recording and presentation slides are now available. This session is 58 minutes and 15 seconds in length and provided great information on cohorting residents and staff – both necessary to contain COVID-19 in … Read More