Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The October 2020 refresh of SNF QRP data is now available on Nursing Home Compare (NHC), as well as the Nursing homes including rehab services web pages within Care Compare (CCXP) and Provider Data Catalog (PDC). The data are based on quality assessment data submitted by…… Continue reading SNF QRP October Refresh 2020 – Nursing Home Compare
Breaking News: Incentive Payments to Nursing Homes Curbing COVID-19 Deaths and Infections
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Just a few minutes ago, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced it will distribute approximately $333 million in first round performance payments to over 10,000 nursing homes. These nursing homes are being recognized for…… Continue reading Breaking News: Incentive Payments to Nursing Homes Curbing COVID-19 Deaths and Infections
Reinfection of the Virus that Causes COVID-19
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CDC updated 2 websites on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 that address coronavirus reinfection. Reinfection of the Virus that Causes COVID-19 Interim Clinical Guidance for Management of Patients with Confirmed Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) You’ll note that reinfection was addressed twice in the Interim Clinical Guidance. This is…… Continue reading Reinfection of the Virus that Causes COVID-19
RAI User’s Manual – Appendix B – Updated Again
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Appendix B of the RAI User’s Manual was updated again. This Appendix is updated periodically when specific changes are made to state and regional offices: State RAI Coordinators, MDS Automation Coordinators, RAI Panel members and Regional Office contacts. This update is advance-dated October 29, 2020. Changes…… Continue reading RAI User’s Manual – Appendix B – Updated Again
County COVID-19 Positivity Rates Posted for October 26, 2020
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS has posted the most recent October 26, 2020 COVID-19 positivity rates – by county. The rates are found in this Excel spreadsheet. Open the spreadsheet then locate your state and county. Remember that you are required to test staff and residents based on the current…… Continue reading County COVID-19 Positivity Rates Posted for October 26, 2020
Moving Nursing Homes Forward: The Future is Now
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare I encourage you to read and share Dr. Michael Wasserman’s October 26, 2020 Guest Column in McKnight’s Long-Term Care News. It is well worth the read! Dr. Wasserman ends his column with this: “Nursing homes desperately need strong medical leadership in an engaged and competent medical…… Continue reading Moving Nursing Homes Forward: The Future is Now
New Jersey: Minimum LTC Staffing Ratios Law Signed
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare On Friday, October 23, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy signed two bills (S2712 and S2785) ordering reforms to the long-term care industry in New Jersey. S2712 requires minimum direct care staff-to-resident ratios in New Jersey long-term care facilities. Additionally, the legislation will establish the Special Task Force…… Continue reading New Jersey: Minimum LTC Staffing Ratios Law Signed
State and Local Governments: Nursing Home Closures Are Your Next Emergency
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare I’m passing along an op-ed published in my home state’s Des Moines Register on Sunday, October 25, 2020. Consider the author’s comments as food for thought. You’ll want to read the entire article. I’m providing some excerpts to tweak your interest: The American Health Care Association…… Continue reading State and Local Governments: Nursing Home Closures Are Your Next Emergency
Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of Disposable Medical Gloves
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CDC updated this guidance on Sunday, October 25, 2020. These considerations are intended for use by federal, state, and local public health officials; leaders in occupational health services and infection prevention and control programs; and other leaders in healthcare settings who are responsible for developing and…… Continue reading Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of Disposable Medical Gloves
Weekly COVID-19 Data, Version 12 Toolkit and Other COVID-19 Updates
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS has updated this toolkit – Version 12 is now available and it’s 192 pages in length. This toolkit includes recent information and guidance on vaccinations to prevent infection with influenza virus, pneumococcus, and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. CMS has posted COVID-19 Nursing Home…… Continue reading Weekly COVID-19 Data, Version 12 Toolkit and Other COVID-19 Updates
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