Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare On Wednesday, May 13, 2020 “CMS released a new toolkit developed to aid nursing homes, Governors, states, departments of health, and other agencies who provide oversight and assistance to these facilities, with additional resources to aid in the fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)…… Continue reading CMS Issues Nursing Homes Best Practices Toolkit to Combat COVID-19

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare On Monday, May 11, 2020, Seema Verma – Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – issued this letter to nursing homes across the country: Dear Nursing Home Facility Management and Staff: On behalf of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services…… Continue reading Seema Verma’s Letter to Nursing Home Facility Management and Staff

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS issued an updated document yesterday – May 11, 2020.  This 40-page document includes some new blanket waivers: Expanded Ability for Hospitals to Offer Long-term Care Services (“Swing-Beds”) for Patients Who do not Require Acute Care but do Meet the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Level…… Continue reading Updated COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Get the latest COVID-19 strategies from two renowned geriatricians! SimpleLTC’s April 2020 webinar COVID-19: Strategy and perspective from the front lines with Dr. Buslovich and Dr. Wasserman was one of their highest-attended webinars ever.  (If you missed the live webinar or want to hear it…… Continue reading Upcoming Webinar: COVID-19: The latest updates from the front lines

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Whether or not you read yesterday’s blog, you’ll want to download our updated COVID-19 Focused Survey for Nursing Homes.  CMS updated the April version of this Focused Survey document yesterday and so did we!  It’s complimentary – FREE – for your use and you’ll find…… Continue reading Free Resource Updated: COVID-19 Focused Survey for Nursing Homes

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CDC has launched a new mini webinar training series for frontline long-term care and nursing home staff. This series of 5 short webinars reviews basic infection prevention steps including: proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and facemasks, how and when to perform hand hygiene,…… Continue reading CDC COVID-19 Prevention Messages: Mini Webinar Series for LTC Staff

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The most recent Express from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange (TRACIE) highlights recently developed resources, including: Mini Modules to Relieve Stress for Healthcare Workers (Manage stress before, during, or after your shift)…… Continue reading Health Care Supply Chain, Provider Self-Care and Emergency Preparedness Resources ASPR TRACIE

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Just a few minutes ago, CMS posted QSO-20-29-NH.  The 21-page memorandum provides additional information regarding regulations found in the second Interim Rule which will be published and in effect on Friday, May 8, 2020.  Here’s the summary of this notification: The first 5 pages are…… Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: CMS Just Posted QSO-20-29-NH: Interim Final Rule Updating Requirements for Notification of COVID-19 Cases