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As the Omicron-inflused Winter Surge has caused a steep climb in COVID-19 cases, CMS issued a visitation FAQ that provides a mechanism for a pause in rare outbreak situations. CMS reminded nursing homes that visitation is a patient right, and they must: Adhere to the core principles of infection prevention, especially wearing a mask, performing… Read More
Long term care industry facing worst job loss among all health care providers WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and assisted living communities across the country that provide care to approximately five million people each year, released a report today… Read More
The Biden-Harris Administration is requiring COVID-19 vaccination of eligible staff at health care facilities that participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The emergency regulation issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today protects those fighting this virus on the front lines while also delivering assurances to individuals and their families that… Read More
STATE Waiver on healthcare professionals lapsed license-ability to work The waiver that allowed medical professionals who had held a Delaware license within the last five years, in good standing – but whose license went inactive, expired or lapsed is still in effect according to Corinna Getchell. The “Joint Order Of The Department Of Health And… Read More
On July 29, AHCA/NCAL issued the following statement on COVID-19 vaccinations of long-term care personnel: AHCA/NCAL Issues Policy Statement Regarding COVID-19 Vaccinations of Long-Term Care Personnel The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and other long term care facilities across the country, released the… Read More
NEW CASTLE (July 12, 2021) – With the end of the State of Emergency in Delaware on Tuesday, July 13, the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is affirming that Delaware’s 86 long-term care facilities (LTCs) will continue to follow the state’s existing visitation and testing guidance in order to keep residents healthy and… Read More
Delaware Health Care Facilities Association (DHCFA) is recognizing National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW), May 9 to 15. This year’s national observance, “Together Through the Seasons,” celebrates the collaborative commitment of skilled nursing care facilities and their staff in providing compassionate care to their residents during this unprecedented time. Created by the American Health Care Association (AHCA) in 1967, NSNCW,… Read More
The Center for Disease Control has updated its guidance for LTC providers on masking, visitation, and dining that hinges on individuals’ vaccination status. These updates include: When both resident/patient and all visitors are fully vaccinated, they can have close contact and go maskless if along in the resident’s room or designed visiting room. All visitors… Read More
January 21, 2021 – The Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS) in partnership with the Division of Public Health (DPH) is bringing a rapid COVID-19 testing program to group homes, day programs and other provider-managed settings in Delaware that serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Beginning this month, Delaware provider agencies serving individuals with… Read More
As new cases and hospitalizations grow, Governor Carney issued new COVID-19 restrictions to help mitigate the winter surge. The restrictions, that go into effect December 14 through January 11, include: Businesses above 100,000 square feet are limited to 20 percent of stated fire capacity. All other businesses, including most retail stores and all restaurants, are… Read More