Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS posted the monthly update to RAI 3.0 User’s Manual … Appendix B on February 16, 2022. the direct link to Appendix B (carries a date of February 24, 2022)the direct link to the Changes to Appendix B
Guidance on Implementing Additional Precautions for Unvaccinated Staff Under CMS Vaccine Mandate (AHCA/NCAL)
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Still working your way through the CMS QSO Memorandums on HC Staff Vaccination? Looking for some additional guidance on precautions for your unvaccinated staff? AHCA/NCAL offers this information. The posting date is February 11, 2022. “The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) staff vaccination rule…… Continue reading Guidance on Implementing Additional Precautions for Unvaccinated Staff Under CMS Vaccine Mandate (AHCA/NCAL)
Nursing Home Staff Vaccination Rates Vary Widely by State as Vaccination Mandates Take Effect
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare This blog title is the same as the title of a February 17, 2022 Kaiser Family Foundation data note. It is an interesting read, to be sure. “This data note presents completed vaccination and booster rates among nursing home staff, by state. This analysis does not…… Continue reading Nursing Home Staff Vaccination Rates Vary Widely by State as Vaccination Mandates Take Effect
Latest CMS, CDC and NHSN COVID-19 NH Data
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS has posted the nursing home COVID-19 data for the week ending February 6, 2022: Comparing the February 6th data to the January 30th data shows these differences: Resident vaccination rate is down 0.1% from the previous weekResidents with booster doses (new last week) increased by 0.9%Staff vaccination…… Continue reading Latest CMS, CDC and NHSN COVID-19 NH Data
F888 COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Requirements – An Overview
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare If you missed this webinar (February 17, 2022), want to view it again, want to grab the handouts and/or want to tell a colleague about it, here’s your chance: View Webinar Recording (Registration Required)F888 COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements – An Overview (Webinar Slides-Handout)CMS-20054 – Infection Prevention Control…… Continue reading F888 COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Requirements – An Overview
CDC Updates Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines Currently Approved or Authorized in the United States
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare February 11, 2022…CDC updated Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines Currently Approved or Authorized in the U.S.: There is a huge amount of information and resources on this landing page, including all previous updates (24) in the past year.
Anybody Remember That This is Flu Season?
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare It’s easy to lose sight that we’re in flu season when we’re up to our eyeballs battling COVID-19. It is indeed flu season and here’s the current stats: We’ve seen worse maps for the past 23 months – lots of red on the COVID-19 maps. Still,…… Continue reading Anybody Remember That This is Flu Season?
Nursing Home Capabilities and Collaboration to Ensure Resident Care During Emergencies
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Nursing homes face a broad range of challenges from public emergencies, such as emerging infectious disease outbreaks and natural disasters. To protect residents and prevent disruption of care during emergencies, nursing homes must develop and maintain an emergency preparedness program that addresses a wide range of…… Continue reading Nursing Home Capabilities and Collaboration to Ensure Resident Care During Emergencies
CDC Updates Underlying Medical Conditions Associated with Higher Risk for Severe COVID-19: Information for Healthcare Professionals
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CDC updated the Underlying Medical Conditions Associated with Higher Risk for Severe COVID-19: Information for HC Professionals website on February 15, 2022. “This webpage provides an evidence-based resource for healthcare professionals caring for patients with underlying medical conditions who are at higher risk of developing severe outcomes of…… Continue reading CDC Updates Underlying Medical Conditions Associated with Higher Risk for Severe COVID-19: Information for Healthcare Professionals
National Caregivers Day – Friday, February 18, 2022
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Friday, February 18th is just around the corner. This blog is to give you the heads-up regarding this important day. No, it’s not a Federal or state holiday nor a Hallmark moment but a day to honor caregivers who silently and selflessly give of themselves every…… Continue reading National Caregivers Day – Friday, February 18, 2022
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