Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare This afternoon – January 21, 2021 – President Joseph Biden held a press conference to announce the National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness. This is a 200-page document. Here’s a look at the Table of Contents: The President’s Executive Summary is as follows…… Continue reading Breaking News: White House Releases National Strategy Plan for COVID-19 Response
Hospice Quality Reporting Program: Quarterly Updates for October – December 2020
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare This document provides Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP)-related updates on events and guidance from the 4th Quarter of 2020 (October-December 2020) and prepares for 1st Quarter of 2021 (January –March 2021). Some examples of what you’ll find in the document are: The Hospice Quality Reporting Program…… Continue reading Hospice Quality Reporting Program: Quarterly Updates for October – December 2020
COVID-19 Vaccine Redistribution, Transfer and Logistics Information
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Health care providers who are interested in storing and possibly redistributing COVID-19 vaccines should download, complete and submit this CDC Supplemental COVID-19 Vaccine Redistribution Agreement to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Health care providers in Texas who plan to transfer COVID-19 vaccines to…… Continue reading COVID-19 Vaccine Redistribution, Transfer and Logistics Information
CMS Updates COVID-19 County Positivity Data – January 19, 2021
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS posted the latest COVID-19 county positivity data with a date of January 19, 2021 yesterday afternoon. As always, a reminder that there is an archive for previous data and CMS regulations and guidance for testing based on county positivity within QSO-20-38-NH.
Recent CDC COVID-19 Updates
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare On January 19, 2021, CDC updated the Long-Term Care Facilities COVID-19 Vaccination webpage. On that webpage you’ll find: COVID-19 Vaccine Communication Toolkit for Essential Workers: Getting Started was updated January 19, 2021 as well. This toolkit is designed for employers of essential workers. Essential workers perform…… Continue reading Recent CDC COVID-19 Updates
Connecting People with Data
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare On January 15, 2021, CMS released a monthly update of data that provides a snapshot of the impact of COVID-19 on the Medicare population. The updated data show over 1.9 million COVID-19 cases among the Medicare population and over 493,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations. The updated snapshot covers…… Continue reading Connecting People with Data
Conversation and Action Guide to Support Staff Well-Being and Joy in Work During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare “During the COVID-19 pandemic, health care leaders are working to support staff who are experiencing anxiety, stress, and intense demands. This guide — which builds on the IHI Framework for Improving Joy in Work — includes actionable ideas that leaders can quickly test during the coronavirus response, and which…… Continue reading Conversation and Action Guide to Support Staff Well-Being and Joy in Work During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
Minnesota: Assisted Living Licensure Webpage Updates and Upcoming Hearings
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has updated their Assisted Living Licensure webpage. Information has been updated to provide further clarity on how to attend the Assisted Living Licensure hearing and methods an attendee can testify. In addition, MDH has posted its hearing exhibits pertaining to…… Continue reading Minnesota: Assisted Living Licensure Webpage Updates and Upcoming Hearings
Five-Star User’s Guide Updated
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS posted an updated Five-Star User’s Guide on Friday, January 15, 2021. I’ve italicized and underlined the key changes in each of the 3 areas of January 2021 Revisions (in the updated 29-page guide itself, all such verbiage found on page 2 is italicized). Health Inspection…… Continue reading Five-Star User’s Guide Updated
Updated Claims-Based Technical Specifications Posted
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare An updated 32-page Appendices for Nursing Home Compare Quality Measure Technical Specificationswas posted late last week. It’s a pretty technical document that you might find interesting.
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