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Friday, March 13, 2020

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5 Ways Interoperability Can Benefit Home-Based Care

The digital age has created an overhaul of technology within the healthcare industry – transforming health records into collections of electronic data that should simplify administration processes for providers everywhere.

Skilled Nursing Facility

CMS releases new guidelines for SNF visitations

CMS released updated guidelines regarding COVID-19 in a March 9 memo advising SNFs “actively screen and restrict” any visitors the meet the following criteria: Signs or symptoms of a respiratory infection, such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, or sore throat. In the last 14 days, has had contact with someone with a confirmed diagnosis …

Home Health

As Review Choice begins in Texas, agencies should keep best practices in mind

With the Review Choice Demonstration just getting started in Texas and poised to begin in the remaining two demonstration states in May, agencies nationwide should keep an eye on successes and best practices. About 26% of agencies identified the Review Choice Demonstration as the regulatory requirement expected to have the biggest impact on agency operations …

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Monthly In-Service: March issue of CNA Training Advisor

Understand how to address bloodborne pathogens and practice standard precautions. Get the latest issue to receive a new lesson plan, including course materials, a 4-page in-service, and a quiz targeted to address the unique needs, interests, and concerns of CNAs.

Post-Acute Survey

How has COVID-19 affected your facility?

As COVID-19 spreads throughout the U.S., LTC providers face unique challenges to keep their high-risk residents safe. In an effort to fully understand the challenges SNFs are currently facing as a result of the virus, we’d like readers to complete a survey to tell us about their challenges. In order to aid home health and …

Skilled Nursing Facility

PPE shortage a concern, says chief medical officer of AHCA/NCAL

A March 6 press call held by Dr. David Gifford, chief medical officer of AHCA/NCAL, revealed that one of the larger issues SNFs and healthcare facilities at large may have is a shortage of gowns, masks, and other personal protective equipment (PPE), much of which usually ships from China. “It’s one of the issues that …

PPS Alert for Long-Term Care

Utilizing restorative nursing in your SNF

Restorative nursing is a great way for residents to practice skills learned in rehabilitation to prepare them to live independently post-discharge.