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Back to SearchUpdated Guidance for Phase 2 & Phase 3 of the Federal Rule
In recent weeks, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced updates to Phase 2 and 3 of the Federal Rule. We highlight and clar…
4 years ago
NHSN Updated Pathway Data Reporting
In recent months, the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) updated its pathway data reporting for long-term care facilities. In today's episode,…
4 years, 1 month ago
NHSN’s Updated Definitions for COVID-19 Vaccine Reporting
What does it mean to be "up to date" on COVID-19 vaccines? The National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) recently revised its definition to align wit…
4 years, 1 month ago
Tuberculosis in Long-Term Care Facilities
Tuberculosis hides in plain sight. The risk of TB infection is even higher for people who live or work in nursing homes. In this week's episode, we d…
4 years, 1 month ago
What are PCV15 and PCV20? The latest guidance on pneumococcal vaccinations
Are your residents up-to-date with their pneumococcal vaccinations? Should they receive PCV13, PCV15, PCV20, or PPSV23 — and when? In today's episode…
4 years, 1 month ago
Nursing Home Guidance Updates: Boosters, TNAs, and PA DOH Therapeutics Form
Guidance updates affecting nursing homes have rolled out in recent weeks from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Centers for Medic…
4 years, 2 months ago
Long-Haul COVID in Nursing Homes: Part 3
The persistent symptoms of long COVID can be frustrating and can lead to even further pain and injury. In today’s episode, we discuss quality measure…
4 years, 2 months ago
Long-Haul COVID in Nursing Homes: Part 2
Long COVID symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, and cognitive issues can lead to further injury, such as falls. In today’s episode, we discuss…
4 years, 2 months ago
Long-Haul COVID in Nursing Homes: Part 1
It goes by several names: Long-COVID, Long-Haul COVID, Post-Acute COVID, Chronic COVID. People who have been infected with COVID-19 can experience a …
4 years, 2 months ago
CMS Emergency Preparedness for Long-Term Care Facilities
From power outages to tornados, disaster can strike at any time. What plans do nursing homes need to have in place for worst-case scenarios?
In toda…
4 years, 2 months ago