Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare On Friday, September 24, 2021, the CDC posted this Press Release: “CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation for a booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in certain populations and also recommended a booster dose for…… Continue reading CDC Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Recommendations
ICD-10 and Other Coding Revisions to National Coverage Determination (NCDs)–January 2022 Transmittal 11025: September 28, 2021
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS has just posted Transmittal 11025 – Change Request 12399. Note the red verbiage at the top of this Transmittal: Transmittal 10963, dated August 19, 2021, is being rescinded and replaced by Transmittal 11025, dated, September 28, 2021 to: (1) revise spreadsheet 110.23, Stem Cell Transplants,…… Continue reading ICD-10 and Other Coding Revisions to National Coverage Determination (NCDs)–January 2022 Transmittal 11025: September 28, 2021
Flu & Pneumococcal Vaccines: Expanded SNF Enforcement Discretion for Certain Pharmacy Billing
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Effective September 20, 2021, CMS exercised enforcement discretion for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) consolidated billing provisions related to flu and pneumococcal vaccines. This allows Medicare-enrolled immunizers, including pharmacies, to bill directly and get direct reimbursement from the Medicare program (including vaccine administration and product), whether these…… Continue reading Flu & Pneumococcal Vaccines: Expanded SNF Enforcement Discretion for Certain Pharmacy Billing
Flu Season is Here – Get Your Flu Shot Now and Your COVID-19 Vaccination!
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare It’s that time of year (no, not Christmas/the holidays just yet) – flu season. [1] As you can see from the above CDC map, the states of Nevada and Ohio are already reporting moderate flu activity. We can expect this map to get more colorful as…… Continue reading Flu Season is Here – Get Your Flu Shot Now and Your COVID-19 Vaccination!
FY 2022 PDPM ICD-10 Mappings Revision Posted September 27, 2021
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS posted the revised FY 2022 PDPM ICD-10 Mappings on September 27, 2021. This is a .zip file. You can also find this revised file here beneath PDPM Resources. These mappings are effective October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
RAI Manual – Appendix B: Updates for September 2021
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The September 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. To ensure accurate formatting, use a current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF. Web-based…… Continue reading RAI Manual – Appendix B: Updates for September 2021
CMS Posts Latest COVID-19 Data for Week Ending September 12, 2021
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS has posted nursing home COVID-19 data for week ending September 12, 2021. This latest data set shows these changes from the September 5th data set: Resident vaccination remains unchanged from the previous weekStaff vaccination increased 0.7% from the previous weekResident confirmed cases increased 5,257 from…… Continue reading CMS Posts Latest COVID-19 Data for Week Ending September 12, 2021
Survey: Nearly Every U.S. Nursing Home And Assisted Living Community Is Facing A Workforce Crisis
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The subtitle of this September 22, 2021 AHCA/NCAL Press Release is “86 percent of nursing homes and 77 percent of assisted living providers said their workforce situation has gotten worse over the last three months. 58 percent of nursing homes limiting new admissions due to shortages.” …… Continue reading Survey: Nearly Every U.S. Nursing Home And Assisted Living Community Is Facing A Workforce Crisis
Latest CDC and NHSN COVID-19 Data Posted
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CDC has posted COVID-19 community data for Time Period: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 – Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Remember that you can determine your community’s level of transmission on this same page, using the options seen below on that page. On this CDC page, you’ll…… Continue reading Latest CDC and NHSN COVID-19 Data Posted
Training and Resources for Falls Prevention Awareness Week: September 20-24, 2021
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Every September, on the first day of fall, the National Council on Aging promotes National Falls Prevention Awareness Week. Fall prevention is a team effort. Healthcare providers, including primary care specialists, pharmacists, and physical therapists can work together to reduce fall risk in their older adult…… Continue reading Training and Resources for Falls Prevention Awareness Week: September 20-24, 2021
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