Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS posted a number of documents and infographics on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, related to staff vaccinations and the Interim Final Rule. External FAQ: CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Interim Final Rule (Updated 12/28/21) New as of 12/28/21 Q: With this guidance being issued…… Continue reading New CMS Timelines for Staff Vaccination Requirements (Some States)
Guidance for the Interim Final Rule – Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare On Tuesday, December 28, 2021, CMS posted QSO-22-07-ALL. This is a 5-page QSO Memorandum with numerous provider-specific attachments. Effective Date: This policy should be communicated with all survey and certification staff, their managers, and the State/CMS Location training coordinators immediately. The effective dates of the specific…… Continue reading Guidance for the Interim Final Rule – Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination
PDPM Grouper Updated – Again
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare An updated version of the PDPM Grouper has been posted in the Downloads section below with the new version number V2.0002 and will be implemented into the MDS ASAP system on Thursday, January 6, 2022. This update addresses two issues with the NTA comorbidities mapping. First,…… Continue reading PDPM Grouper Updated – Again
December 2021 Update – Appendix B of the RAI User’s Manual
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The December update of Appendix B to the RAI 3.0 User’s Manual contains changes to the list of State RAI Coordinators, MDS Automation Coordinators, RAI Panel members, and CMS locations and contacts. This update was posted on December 17, 2021, however it is dated December 30, 2021. Changes…… Continue reading December 2021 Update – Appendix B of the RAI User’s Manual
CDC Updates and Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period for General Population
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Late afternoon on Monday, December 27, 2021, CDC released this media statement regarding isolation and quarantine periods for the general population. Included in the statement is this chart: The following is attributable to CDC Director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky: “The Omicron variant is spreading quickly and has the…… Continue reading CDC Updates and Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period for General Population
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments in Early January 2022 on Both COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare On Wednesday, December 22, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court posted the start of oral arguments on Friday, January 7, 2022, in the cases of: “The U.S. Supreme Court said it would hear arguments on an expedited basis on President Joe Biden’s Covid-19 shot-or-test rule for large…… Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments in Early January 2022 on Both COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease: 2021 Update
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The ninth update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease was posted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Monday, December 27, 2021. This document is 117 pages in length. “On January 4, 2011, the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) (Public Law…… Continue reading National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease: 2021 Update
Transitioning Certification Functions for Changes of Ownership, Administrative Changes, and Initial Enrollment Performed by the CMS Survey and Operations Group
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare On December 23, 2021, CMS issued Admin Info: 22-02-ALL. This QSO carries the same title as this blog. This is a 36-page QSO Memorandum with the SOP beginning on page 6. Here’s the Table of Contents for the SOP: Effective Date: The transition of certification enrollment…… Continue reading Transitioning Certification Functions for Changes of Ownership, Administrative Changes, and Initial Enrollment Performed by the CMS Survey and Operations Group
COVID-19 Vaccine Access in Long-Term Care Settings
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The federal government is committed to ensuring that residents and staff in long-term care settings, such as nursing homes, assisted living, residential care communities, group homes and senior housing, have access to COVID-19 vaccines to get primary series and booster shots. Long-term care providers are encouraged…… Continue reading COVID-19 Vaccine Access in Long-Term Care Settings
Updated Information Gathering Report for Hospice Quality Reporting Program
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS has released the Hospice Quality Reported Program 2021 Information Gathering Reporting. This report provides information from literature reviews and expert interviews that supports expansion of the hospice quality reporting program. Specific topics include treatment of moderate to severe pain, patient preferences, spiritual care, social needs,…… Continue reading Updated Information Gathering Report for Hospice Quality Reporting Program
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