The CDC updated the Preparing for COVID-19 in Nursing Homes website on June 25, 2020 The CDC also updated Clinical Questions about COVID-19 (Health Care Workers) on June 28, 2020. This website does not provide a summary of what’s new so please check it out and bookmark for future reference. In Case You Missed … Read More
SNF benefit period COVID-19 waiver – Provider information and related billing instructions
On Friday, June 26, 2020, MLN Matters SE20011 was revised to add the section, “Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Benefit Period Waiver – Provider Information” and related billing instructions. All other information remains the same. You will definitely want to share this updated information with your billers. The updated information within … Read More
FAQs on nursing home visitation issued
CMS issued a 4-page Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Nursing Home Visitation guidance document on Wednesday afternoon, June 24, 2020 (this document is dated June 23rd). This is a 7-point document that includes responses to these questions: What steps should nursing homes take before reopening to visitors? The reopening recommendations … Read More
PBJ reporting waiver ends
CMS has ended the PBJ staffing data submission waiver included in the COVID-19 emergency blanket waiver. In a letter released June 25, CMS announced that facilities are once again required to submit their April–June PBJ data by the normal August 14 deadline. CMS also decided NOT to require the submission … Read More
QSO 20-34-NH posted – Numerous items you need to know (PBJ is one of them)
The actual subject title of QSO-20-34-NH is this: Changes to Staffing Information and Quality Measures Posted on the Nursing Home Compare Website and Five Star Quality Rating System due to the COVID19 Public Health Emergency That’s a mouthful. Here’s the CMS-provided summary of its contents: I’m going to point out … Read More