COVID-19 (Coronavirus) resources
COVID-19 webinars
[On-Demand Webinar] PDPM retooling BC/AC (before COVID and after COVID)
March 25, 2021[On-demand webinar] COVID-19 reporting: Curing the headache of compliance
January 20, 2021Treating long COVID: Clinician experience with post-acute COVID-19 care (webinar)
January 18, 2021A shot in the arm for LTC facilities – webinar recording and slides available
January 15, 2021COVID-19 blog posts
[On-Demand Webinar] PDPM retooling BC/AC (before COVID and after COVID)
March 25, 2021FDA Authorizes Monoclonal Antibodies for Treatment of COVID-19
February 12, 2021HHS extends Public Health Emergency (PHE) through end of 2021, at minimum
January 25, 2021Nursing home staffing data – quarter 3, 2020
January 25, 2021Resources and PPE
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COVID-19 updates & links
CDC updates
- Interim Guidance for Routine and Influenza Immunization Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Information for Clinicians on Influenza Virus Testing
- COVID-19 in Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities
- Optimizing Supply of PPE and Other Equipment during Shortages
- CDC Activities and Initiatives Supporting the COVID-19 Response and the President’s Plan for Opening America Up Again
- LTCF COVID-19 Module (Reporting)
- Guidance For Cleaning And Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes
- Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Healthcare Settings
- Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities
- Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in Retirement Communities and Independent Living Facilities (Interim Guidance)
- ICD-10-CM Official Coding Guidelines for COVID-19 April 1, 2020 -September 30, 2020
- Interim Guidelines for Collecting, Handling, and Testing Clinical Specimens from Persons for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
CMS/HHS updates
- CMS Nursing Home Resource Center
- COVID-19 Vaccine Policies & Guidance
- CMS-9912-IFC 2:Additional Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
- QSO-20-41-ALL: Guidance related to the Emergency Preparedness Testing Exercise Requirements- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- QSO-21-03-Hospitals/CAHs: Interim Final Rule (IFC), CMS-3401-IFC; Requirements and Enforcement Process for Reporting of COVID-19 Data Elements for Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals
- QSO-20-39-NH Nursing Home Visitation - COVID-19
- QSO-20-38-NH: Interim Final Rule (IFC), CMS-3401-IFC, Additional Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the COVID-19 PHE related to LTC Facility Testing Requirements and Revised Focused Survey Tool
- QSO-20-37-CLIA, NH: Interim Final Rule (IFC), CMS-3401-IFC, Updating Requirements for Reporting of SARS-CoV-2 Test Results by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) Laboratories and Additional Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
- QSO-20-35-ALL: Enforcement Cases Held during the Prioritization Period and Revised Survey Prioritization
- QSO 20-34-NH: 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
- QSO 20-32-NH: Release of COVID-19 Nursing Home Data
- Quality Improvement Organizations (QIO) COVID-19 Resources
- QSO 20-34-NH: Changes to Staffing Information and Quality Measures Posted on the Nursing Home Compare Website and Five Star Quality Rating System due to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency - June 25, 2020
- Toolkit on State Actions to Mitigate COVID-19 Prevalence in Nursing Homes
- QSO-20-31-All: COVID-19 Survey Activities, CARES Act Funding, Enhanced Enforcement for Infection Control deficiencies, and Quality Improvement Activities in Nursing Homes
- OIG COVID-19 Portal
- QSO-20-30-NH: Nursing Home Reopening Recommendations for State and Local Officials
- COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers – Updated May 11, 2020
- QSO-20-29-NH: Interim Final Rule Updating Requirements for Notification of Confirmed and Suspected COVID-19 Cases Among Residents and Staff in Nursing Homes
- CMS Second Interim Final Rule with Comment (COVID-19 PHE) – Federal Register Posting May 8, 2020
- CMS COVID-19 Podcasts and Transcriptsttps://www.cms.gov/files/document/qso-20-29-nh.pdf
- Trump Administration Issues Second Round of Sweeping Changes to Support U. S. Healthcare System During COVID-19 Pandemic
- FACT SHEET: Expansion of the accelerated and advance payments program for providers and suppliers during COVID-19 emergency
- TRACIE Novel Coronavirus Resources
- CMS NEWS ALERT APRIL 23, 2020
- Trump Administration Launches New Toolkit to Help States Navigate COVID-19 Health Workforce Challenges
- CMS NEWS ALERT APRIL 21, 2020
- New and Expanded Flexibilities for Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE)
- 1135 Waiver Request Information
- COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers
- Medicaid State Plan Amendments
- Coronavirus Waivers & Flexibilities
- Dear Clinician Letter - April 7, 2020
- COVID-19 Long-Term Care Facility Guidance
- QSO-20-25-NH…2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Long-Term Care Facility Transfer Scenarios
- COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers
- QSO-20-14-NH…Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Nursing Homes (REVISED)
- Emergency Preparedness for Every Emergency
- OPENING UP AMERICA AGAIN - CMS Recommendations Re-opening Facilities to Provide Non-emergent Non-COVID-19 Healthcare: Phase I
- CMS News Alert - April 16, 2020
- If you have questions, your MACs may have more information
- QSO-20-26-NH…Upcoming Requirements for Notification of Confirmed COVID-19 (or COVID19 Persons under Investigation) Among Residents and Staff in Nursing Homes
OSHA updates
- Respiratory Protection Guidance for the Employers of Those Working in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, and Other Long-Term Care Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- COVID-19 Guidance for Nursing Home and Long-Term Care Facility Workers…May 14, 2020
- Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
- Enforcement Guidance on Decontamination of Filtering Facepiece Respirators in Healthcare During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
- OSHA COVID-19 News and Updates
PPE updates
- Medical Device Shortages During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Burn Rate Calculator
- Position Statement on Preventing Injury with N95 Masks
- Protecting Facial Skin Under PPE N95 Face Masks
- Enforcement Guidance for Respiratory Protection and the N95 Shortage Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
- Sequence for Putting On/Removing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Decontamination and Reuse of Filtering Facepiece Respirators
- Joint Commission Statement on Use of Face Masks Brought From Home
- Strategies to Optimize the Supply of PPE and Equipment
- COVID-19…Key Standards (OSHA/)
- COVID-19…OSHA
COVID-19 vaccination
- COVID-19 Vaccine Handling Toolkit: Operational Considerations for Healthcare Practitioners (USP)
- Long-Term Care Facility Toolkit: Preparing for COVID-19 Vaccination at Your Facility
- COVID-19 Data Tracker - Vaccinations
- Post Vaccine Considerations for Residents (CDC)
- Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination (CDC)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Resource (CVS Health/Omnicare)
- Healthcare Professionals: Preparing for COVID-19 Vaccination (CDC)
- COVID-19 Vaccine (CMS)
