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 the period from January … Read More
Conversation and action guide to support staff well-being and joy in work during and after the COVID-19 pandemic
“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 can build the longer-term … Read More
Treating long COVID: Clinician experience with post-acute COVID-19 care (webinar)
Here’s a webinar that may be of interest to you. Free Continuing Education (CE) will be offered for this COCA Call (see beneath Accreditation Statement). Treating Long COVID: Clinician Experience with Post-Acute COVID-19 Care Overview For some people, the effects of COVID-19 can last well beyond the immediate illness. Patients and … Read More
CMS posts latest COVID-19 nursing home data – week ending January 3, 2021
COVID-19 NH data for week ending January 3, 2021 is now available and carries a date of January 14, 2021. This message is found at the top of the dataset: This Socrata-powered site may be unavailable for routine maintenance from Saturday, January 16, 2021 7:00 PM CST to Saturday, January 16, 2021 … Read More
NHSN data reporting updates
NHSN Long Term Care Facility Component FAQs has been updated in January 2021. This 15-page document covers a range of NHSN reporting topics from general to NHSN LTCF Annual Survey, enrollment, SAMS, UTI Event Protocol and Lab ID Event. The Surveillance for Weekly HCP & Resident COVID-19 Vaccination website has training slides, … Read More