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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

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Independent Home Care Alliance

The Independent Home Care Alliance fosters a community of like-minded, independent home care owners and their operators who recognize their strength in numbers and who want to use that strength to make a difference in our field, on both a local and national level.

Home Health

Judge blocks CMS mandate in 10 states

A CMS mandate on COVID-19 vaccines has been put on hold in 10 states by a federal judge Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. The vaccine requirement for employees at certified Medicare and Medicaid providers was introduced in early November, with two deadlines: By Dec. 6, 2021, employees should have had their first shot or single shot …

Featured Survey

2022 Home Health Trends survey

Take a few minutes to complete our 2022 Home Health Trends survey, and we will send you a FREE sample "Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and Procedures" template to help you achieve compliance by the rapidly approaching Jan. 4 deadline.

Private Duty

OIG report shows survey focus on infection control in home health

A recent home health audit by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) serves as a reminder to keep up your focus on infection control policies and procedures. The audit found that six out of eight agencies reviewed were in full compliance. Still, it opens the door for CMS surveyors to probe extensively in this area. …

Featured Webinar

Staff Vaccination: Comply With Mandate & Prepare for Surveys

Rest easy knowing that you are in full compliance with the COVID-19 employee vaccine mandate when the rapidly approaching deadline hits January 4, 2022. This webinar will give you the tools you need to achieve compliance quickly and pass your next CMS survey with no issues. Learn how to update your policies and procedures as well as prepare staff for surveyor inquiries on this topic.