Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP | Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare On February 9, 2021 the FDA announced that an emergency use authorization (EUA) has been issued for “bamlanivimab and etesevimab to be administered together for the treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 in adults and pediatric patients (12 years … Read More
HHS extends Public Health Emergency (PHE) through end of 2021, at minimum
Late Friday evening (January 22, 2020), the Acting U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Norris Cochran sent a letter to state Governors indicating that in addition to extending the current public health emergency (PHE) for an additional 90-days, effective January 21st, HHS has made the decision that the PHE “will … Read More
Nursing home staffing data – quarter 3, 2020
AS RESIDENT POPULATION SHRINKS, NURSING HOMES REMAIN UNDERSTAFFED is the “subtitle” of the alert email I received on Friday, January 22, 2021 from the Long Term Care Community Coalition. January 22, 2021 – Staffing levels are a key predictor of nursing home resident outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Studies show that facilities with … Read More
Breaking news: White House releases national strategy plan for COVID-19 response
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 … “We can and will … Read More
[On-demand webinar] COVID-19 reporting: Curing the headache of compliance
COVID-19 reporting headaches are getting more painful. Is there a cure? The NHSN has rapidly expanded its reporting requirements for COVID-19 data, leaving skilled nursing providers with little to no support. With variant strains already being identified and a vaccine around the corner, the industry is bracing for more regulatory … Read More