AHCA/NCAL: COVID-19 Update | Facilitating Safe Visitation in LTC Communities
Facilitating Safe Visitation in LTC Communities
As COVID-19 cases rise in communities across the country, nursing home and assisted living communities must pay close attention to CMS and CDC visitation guidance to ensure they are facilitating safe visitation for residents and families.
For skilled nursing facilities, CMS’ visitation guidance outlines core principles of infection control which all visitors, residents, and staff should adhere to. It also outlines scenarios where indoor visitation should be limited due to a high risk of COVID-19 transmission. The CDC’s guidance includes practical strategies to facilitate safe visitation and preserve residents’ quality of life.
Other COVID-19 Updates
NHSN Announces Changes to COVID-19 Vaccination Summary: The NHSN has announced new changes coming this fall to the Health Care Personnel COVID-19 Vaccination Cumulative Summary. Read More
IRS Updates FAQs on Tax Credits Under American Rescue Plan Act: Last week, the IRS updated its FAQs on the paid sick and family leave tax credits under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Read More
How to Boost Your Staff Vaccination Rates Webinar: With the new delta variant quickly spreading in the United States, it is more important than ever to increase staff vaccination rates in LTC. Read More
COVID-19 Webinars
DLTSS Training: The Impact of the Pandemic on the DSP Workforce
Wednesday, August 11 at 1:30 PM ET
Hosted by CMS
Register
Please email COVID19@ahca.org for additional questions, or visit ahcancal.org/coronavirus for more information.
NYSHFA/NYSCAL CONTACTS:
Jackie Pappalardi, RN, BSN
Executive Director
518-462-4800 x16
