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April 8, 2022
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CMS is taking steps to continue to protect nursing home residents’ health and safety by announcing guidance that restores certain minimum standards for compliance with CMS requirements. Restoring these standards will be accomplished by phasing out some temporary emergency declaration waivers that have been in effect throughout the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE). These temporary… Read More
April 8, 2022
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Decision Follows Robust Stakeholder Input and Creates Pathway for Enhanced Access and Coverage of Drugs that Receive Traditional FDA Approval On April 7, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a national policy for coverage of aducanumab (brand name Aduhelm™) and any future monoclonal antibodies directed against amyloid approved by the FDA with… Read More
March 16, 2022
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QSO-20-39-NH: Nursing Home Visitation -COVID-19 Memorandum Summary CMS is committed to continuing to take critical steps to ensure America’s healthcare facilities are prepared to respond to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency (PHE). Visitation Guidance: CMS is issuing new guidance for visitation in nursing homes during the COVID-19 PHE, including the impact of… Read More
March 16, 2022
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CMS has released revised interpretive guidance for the COVID-19 vaccine mandate interim final rule (IFR). Three memoranda have been updated, including QSO-22-07-ALL-Revised, QSO-22-09-ALL-Revised, and QSO-22-11-ALL-Revised. The revisions were made to clarify the expectations for assessing compliance with the requirement to ensure all staff are vaccinated. AHCA/NCAL has highlighted key revisions, but providers are encouraged to… Read More
February 3, 2022
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On February 2, 2022, CMS updated its visitation guidance FAQ, stressing that facilities must permit visitation regardless of visitor’s vaccination status “if the visitor does not report COVID-19 symptoms or meet the criteria for quarantine.” The FAQ includes new recommendations for improving ventilation and air quality to help reduce risk of spread. These recommendations include:… Read More
January 11, 2022
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January 11, 2022
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DHCFA joined with the Delaware Hospital Association to advocate for training National Guard as CNAs to address the workforce crisis in long-term care, using a model program that has been successful in Minnesota. The governor authorized this program in the state of emergency. National Guard will receive classroom training at Delaware Technical and Community College,… Read More
January 11, 2022
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In response to burgeoning COVID-19 cases in the state, Governor John Carney declared a state of emergency for Delaware effective January 3 at 5 pm. The declaration gives the Delaware Division of Public Health and Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) the power to make, amend, and rescind orders, rules, and regulations under Title 16 for… Read More
January 11, 2022
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Public mask mandate takes effect Tuesday, January 11; School mask requirement also extended; Additional members of the Delaware National Guard deployed to assist with non-clinical operations inside Delaware hospitals Governor John Carney on Monday signed a revision to the State of Emergency declaration, requiring Delawareans to wear masks in indoor public settings, including convenience stores,… Read More
January 11, 2022
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On Friday, January 7, 2022, CMS announced that it will begin posting the following information for each nursing home on the Medicare.gov Care Compare website: Weekend Staffing: The level of total nurse and registered nurse (RN) staffing on weekends provided by each nursing home over a quarter. Staff Turnover: The percent of nursing staff and… Read More
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