What’s in the Proposed Coronavirus Relief and Omnibus Spending Bills?
Congress is on the verge of passing the next Coronavirus Relief bill and a large Omnibus Spending bill after months of gridlock. The two bills come in at $2.3 trillion, …
New Incentive Payment Distribution to Nursing Homes
The Trump Administration is announcing it will distribute $523 million in second round performance payments to over 9,000 nursing homes. These nursing homes are being rewarded for successfully reducing COVID-19 …
Acute Hospital Care at Home
CMS announced new steps to increase the capacity of the American health care system to provide care to patients outside a traditional hospital setting amid a rising number of COVID-19 …
CMS Urging Nursing Homes to Follow Established COVID Guidelines This Holiday Season
Today, in advance of the approaching holiday season, CMS is urging nursing home staff, residents and visitors to follow established guidelines for visitation and adherence to the core principles of …
FAQs About PPE from HHS. Share with Your Staff!
HHS ASPR, the Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange (TRACIE), has released a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the proper use of PPE during the COVID-19 …
Updated Toolkit on State Actions to Mitigate COVID-19 Prevalence in Nursing Homes
CMS is posting updates to the “Toolkit on State Actions to Mitigate COVID-19 Prevalence in Nursing Homes.” The toolkit details actions and best practices by organizations, state governments nationwide, and …