Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare COVID-19 in LTC Office Hour: New testing requirements in nursing homes and labs … Straight from the CDC: CMS Implements Stricter COVID Testing Requirements Starting August 26th, 2020 Dr. Nimalie Stone from the CDC will be presenting for Telligen’s interactive LTC Office Hours on Thursday, October…… Continue reading COVID-19 in LTC Office Hour: New Testing Requirements in Nursing Homes and Labs
Compliance with Residents’ Rights Requirement related to NH Residents’ Right to Vote
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare On October 5, 2020, CMS issued this QSO-21-02-NH memorandum. This is a 3-page document. A resident’s rights, including the right to vote, must not be impeded in any way by the nursing home and its facility staff. Nursing homes should have a plan to ensure residents…… Continue reading Compliance with Residents’ Rights Requirement related to NH Residents’ Right to Vote
Nursing Shortage as an “Extraordinary Circumstance” (Hospice)
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare On October 5, 2020, CMS issued this QSO-21-01-Hospice memorandum. It is 2 pages in length.
CDC Updates “How COVID is Spread” Webpage
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare On October 5, 2020, CDC issued updated guidance to its How COVID-19 Spreads website, which includes information about the potential for airborne spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. This updated guidance was announced via a Media Release. “CDC continues to believe, based on current science,…… Continue reading CDC Updates “How COVID is Spread” Webpage
CMS Updates Medicare COVID-19 Snapshot
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare On October 2, 2020, CMS released (its) monthly update of data that provides a snapshot of the impact of COVID-19 on the Medicare population. The updated data show over 1 million COVID-19 cases among the Medicare population and over 284,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations. Other key findings: The…… Continue reading CMS Updates Medicare COVID-19 Snapshot
CMS Posts COVID-19 Nursing Home Data for Week Ending September 20, 2020
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS has posted the most recent COVID-19 Nursing Home Data – week ending 9/20/2020. County positivity rates dated September 28, 2020 are the most recent rates posted.
Boo to the Flu!
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Get your flu vaccine by Halloween. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is waging a campaign for citizens to get their flu shot and get it early this year. You can help. Encourage your residents, staff, families, friends, visitors, vendors, etc. to get this…… Continue reading Boo to the Flu!
Annual Open Enrollment Period for Medicare Beneficiaries Coming Soon
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare As clinicians, we work with Medicare beneficiaries in nearly all post-acute communities – nursing homes, assisted living, outpatient clinics and home health, to name a few. We’re often asked questions about Medicare. We may also have questions about Medicare. I’m blogging today to provide some basic…… Continue reading Annual Open Enrollment Period for Medicare Beneficiaries Coming Soon
Updated SNF QRP COVID-19 PR Tip Sheet is Available
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare An updated version of the SNF COVID-19 PR Tip Sheet that was posted on September 8, 2020, is now available. The purpose of this Tip Sheet is to help providers understand CMS’ public reporting strategy for the PAC QRP in the midst of the COVID-19 public…… Continue reading Updated SNF QRP COVID-19 PR Tip Sheet is Available
State of Iowa Updates Long-Term Care Facility Visitation Guidance
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) are updating guidance for long-term care facilities to comply with new requirements from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This updated guidance aligns with federal regulations to balance…… Continue reading State of Iowa Updates Long-Term Care Facility Visitation Guidance
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