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2020 Long Term Care Newsletters
Issue 2020-78 12/22/2020 LTC Facility COVID-19 Data Submission Guidelines COVID-19 Vaccine Resident/Representative Fact Sheet Issue 2020-77 12/18/2020 COVID-19 Focused Survey for Nursing Homes Tool & Toolkit Update FAQs Update: Infection Prevention FAQs for Long-term Care – Update Respiratory Protection FAQs – CDC 2021 Civil Money Penalty Educational Programs Issue 2020-75 12/11/2020 UPDATED – Quarantine Guidelines for Long-term Care Staff Civil Money Penalty Projects Applications Nursing Home COVID Action Network (ECHO) Program Issue 2020-74 12/09/2020 COVID-19 CDC Guidance - Updates LTC Facility COVID-19 Data Submission Guidelines QSO 21-06-NH – Updates to the Nursing Home Compare website and Five Star Quality Rating System University of Southern Indiana Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness — Positive Approach to Care Virtual Training Issue 2020-73 12/02/2020 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update Infection Control FAQs – Update Notice to Nursing Facilities & Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Providers PPE Shipment for Assisted Living/Residential Facilities – Update Issue 2020-71 11/19/2020 Visitation Guidelines for Long-term Care Facilities- Update COVID-19 Contact Tracking Team Request PPE Shipment for Assisted Living/Residential Facilities Updated - Infection Prevention FAQs for LTC Issue 2020-68 10/29/2020 Long-term Care Facility COVID-19 Data Submission Guidelines State Health Commissioner’s Order #CO-20-04 Who Can Swab? Issue 2020-67 10/27/2020 Order to Facilitate Nurse Aide Training During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Order to Expedite Certified Nurse Aide Training for Personal Care Attendants and Temporary Nurse Aides During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Nurse Aide Training Programs Online Classroom Approvals Strike Team Information W’s Toolkit Information – Signage & Screening Tools Letter to Residents Issue 2020-64 10/17/2020 QSO-21-02-NH – Compliance with Residents’ Rights Requirement related to Nursing Home Residents’ Right to Vote Life Safety Code Information: Heaters for Outdoor Tents Building an Infection Prevention Savvy Workforce – November 2020 Issue 2020-63 10/01/2020 QSO-20-41-ALL - Guidance related to the Emergency Preparedness Testing Exercise Requirements- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Issue 2020-62 09/25/2020 Antigen Testing in Long Term Care Facilities and Visiting Update Reissuing as New Orders Waivers for Comprehensive Care Facilities & Residential Care Facilities QSO-20-40-LSC Categorical Waiver – Corrugated Medical Tubing Issue 2020-61 09/22/2020 QSO-20-39-NH Nursing Home Visitation – COVID-19 Civil Money Penalty (CMP) Reinvestment Application – In-Person Visitation Aids Indiana Department of Health Infection Prevention (IP) Teams Infection Prevention (IP) Long-Term Care Webinar – Sept. 23 Issue 2020-58 09/04/2020 Use of face shields or protective eyewear / goggles CMP – Communicative Technology Project Request New Reporting Mechanism for Lab Results Next Week Indiana Person Directed Care Coalition Workshop Important Information on Antigen Testing Issue 2020-57 09/02/2020 Updates to NHSN LTCF COVID-19 Module Resident Impact and Facility Capacity Pathway Flu Immunization for LTCF Staff LTCF Lab & EHR Vendor Survey Lilly Clinical Study Deployment Teams QSO-20-37 CLIA, NH – Interim Final Rule (IFC), CMS-3401-IFC, Updating Requirements for Reporting of SARS-CoV-2 Test Results by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1988 (CLIA) Laboratories, and Additional Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency QSO-20-38-NH – Interim Final Rule (IFC), CMS-3401-IFC, Additional Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency related to Long-Term Care (LTC) Facility Testing Requirements and Revised COVID – 19 Focused Survey Tool Issue 2020-56 08/24/2020 IDOH – COVID-19 Information Updates NHSN LTC, Public Health Investigator – Melissa Meador QSOG-20-03 NH/HHA/CLIA – Notice of Final Rule Adjusting Civil Monetary Penalties (CMPs) for Inflation QSO-20-35-ALL Enforcement Cases Held during the Prioritization Period and Revised Survey Prioritization CMS-CDC Fundamentals of COVID-19 Prevention for Nursing Home Management - Webinar Series Issue 2020-55 08/07/2020 Long Term Care (LTC) Facility Employee COVID-19 Testing Initiative – August 2020 Mandatory Surveyor COVID-19 Testing MDS Training for 2020 Issue 2020-54 07/24/2020 CDC – Discontinuation of Transmission-Based Precautions & Return to Work for Healthcare Personnel with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 IDOH – COVID-19 Information for Long Term Care Facilities Issue 2020-53 07/22/2020 Visitation Guidelines Clarification – Excursions, Funerals, Weddings CMP – COVID-19 Communicative Technology Application Approvals Reporting of 2nd Positive COVID-19 Results – Red Cap Report Issue 2020-50 07/10/2020 QSO-20-28-NH – Revised 07/09/2020 – Nursing Home Five Star Quality Rating System updates, Nursing Home Staff Count, Frequently Asked Questions, and Access to Ombudsman Issue 2020-48 06/30/2020 Indiana Back on Track Plan for Long Term Care Facilities Guidance for Personal Services in Long Term Care NHSN Reporting Problems, Tags, and Penalties Issue 2020-47 06/27/2020 QSO 20-34-NH Changes to Staffing Information and Quality Measures Posted on the Nursing Home Compare Website and Five Star Quality Rating System due to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Mandatory Employee Testing – Make Up Locations COVID-19 Probari Information Long Term Care Frontline Staff Training Webinar Series MAIA- Mid-America Institute on Aging and Wellness Virtual Webinars Issue 2020-46 06/19/2020 Environmental Steps to Reduce Indoor COVID-19 Transmission Guidance IDOH Coronavirus Website for Long-Term Care Issue 2020-45 06/18/2020 Extension of Existing Emergency Orders - Comprehensive Care Facilities Extension of Existing Emergency Orders - Residential Care Facilities Issue 2020-43 06/16/2020 Outdoor Family Visitation FAQ – June 15, 2020 Informal Dispute Resolution – Video Meeting Indiana National Guard – COVID-19 Team Issue 2020-40 06/05/2020 CMS - QSO-20-32-NH – Release of COVID-19 Nursing Home Data CMS - QSO-20-33-NH – Posting of Nursing Home Inspection Long Term Care Update Issue 2020-39 06/04/2020 CMS – QSO-20-31-All – COVID-19 Survey Activities, CARES Act Funding, Enhanced Enforcement for Infection Control deficiencies, and Quality Improvement Activities in Nursing Homes LTC Update – Outdoor Family visitation at Long-term Care Facilities Leading Age – Social Connectedness and Engagement Technology Tool Issue 2020-37 05/22/2020 Division of Aging Survey -- Availability of Technology to Promote Social Connectivity for Residential and Assisted Living Facilities Issue 2020-36 05/19/2020 CMS Update – QSO-20-30-NH – Nursing Home Reopening Recommendations for State and Local Officials Be Well Indiana Resources Issue 2020-34 05/12/2020 Aerosolizing Respiratory Treatments in LTC Guidance Updated Information – APIC Indiana Long Term Care (LTC) COVID-19 Networking & Open Forum Session – May 8, 2020 Facility Emergency Transfer Form - Updated Issue 2020-33 05/11/2020 Indiana Back on Track Plan for Long Term Care Facilities COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers Issue 2020-32 05/07/2020 CMS Update – QSO-20-29-NH Interim final Rule Updating Requirements for Notification of Confirmed and Suspected COVID-19 Cases Among Residents and Staff in Nursing Homes CDC COVID-19 Prevention Messages: Mini Webinar Series for Long-Term Care Staff Life Safety Code - COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers Issue 2020-31 05/01/2020 CMS Update – COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers LTC Newsletters 2020 Issue 2020-29 04/28/2020 CMS – QSO-20-28-NH Nursing Home Five Star Quality Rating System Updates, Nursing Home Staff Counts, and Frequently Asked Questions LTC Update Indiana Department of Health COVID-19 Resource Center Issue 2020-28 04/24/2020 Civil Money Penalty (CMP) Reinvestment Application for Communicative Technology Indiana Department of Health COVID-19 Resource Center Issue 2020-27 04/22/2020 CMS – COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers QUICKINAR – “Best Practices for Transition of Care Between Nursing Homes and Dialysis Centers During the COVID-19 Pandemic IMPORTANT – REDCAP INSTRUCTIONS – INVALID RETURN CODES Indiana Department of Health COVID-19 Resource Center Issue 2020-26 04/20/2020 Fifth Emergency Order Granting Temporary Blanket Waivers for Residential Care Facilities Temporary Nurse Aide Guidance CMS Update Indiana Department of Health COVID-19 Resource Center Issue 2020-25 04/18/2020 Sixth Emergency Order Granting Temporary Blanket Waivers for Comprehensive Care Facilities Indiana Department of Health COVID-19 Resource Center Issue 2020-24 04/17/2020 Revised New RedCap Survey for Reporting COVID-19 Indiana Department of Health COVID-19 Resource Center Issue 2020-23 04/14/2020 State Health Commissioner Issues Order Authorizing Transfers of Long-Term Care Residents Indiana Department of Health COVID-19 Resource Center Issue 2020-22 04/13/2020 QSO-20-25-NH – 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Long-Term Care Facility Transfer Scenarios Indiana Department of Health COVID-19 Resource Center Issue 2020-21 04/09/2020 Submission of Reporting COVID-19 Positive Cases and/or Deaths in Facilities Indiana Department of Health COVID-19 Resource Center Issue 2020-20 04/08/2020 State Health Commissioner Orders Enhanced Reporting of COVID-19 Test Results and Deaths Third Emergency Order Concerning Temporary Personal Care Attendants for Residential Care Facilities Third Emergency Order Concerning Temporary Personal Care Attendants for Nursing Homes Indiana Department of Health COVID-19 Resource Center Issue 2020-19 04/07/2020 CMS – Long Term Care Facility Guidance Preparing Nursing Homes & Assisted Living Facilities for COVID-19 Alzheimer's Association - COVID-19 Resource Indiana Department of Health COVID-19 Resource Center Issue 2020-18 04/03/2020 UPDATED - COVID-19 Toolkit for Long Term Care Indiana Department of Health COVID-19 Resource Center Issue 2020-17 04/03/2020 CANCELED - COVID-19 Infection Control Webinar Indiana Department of Health COVID-19 Resource Center Issue 2020-16 04/02/2020 Introduction of Probari RN Team Amendment of Emergency Order – Temporary Personal Care Attendant Nursing Homes Residential Care Facilities Fourth Emergency Order Granting Temporary Blanket Waivers for Residential Care Facilities Fifth Emergency Order Granting Temporary Blanket Waivers for Comprehensive Care Facilities Indiana Department of Health COVID-19 Resource Center Issue 2020-15 04/01/2020 COVID-19 Guidance for Hospital Discharge to LTC Facilities Indiana Department of Health COVID-19 Resource Center Issue 2020-14 03/31/2020 CMS Issues New COVID-19 Pandemic Waivers 03/30/2020 CDC Update – Management of Patients with Confirmed COVID-19 Repeat - COVID-19 Webinar – Friday, April 3 at 1:00PM EST Issue 2020-12 03/27/2020 Fourth Emergency Order Granting Temporary Blanket Waivers for Comprehensive Care Facilities Social Isolation During COVID-19 Pandemic Personal Care Attendant (PCA) - Registry Spreadsheet Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Update Issue 2020-10 03/24/2020 Update Indiana Family & Social Services Administration - Chief Medical Officer EMResources Notification & Registration Issue 2020-09 03/23/2020 Emergency Order Authorizing Temporary Personal Care Attendant Position and Training for Residential Care Facilities Third Emergency Order Granting Temporary Dining Assistant Training and Transportation to Community-Based Activities for Residential Care Facilities Third Emergency Order Granting Temporary Blanket Waiver for Comprehensive Care Facilities Direct Care Providers Use of Mask - Dr. Kristina Box Issue 2020-08 03/22/2020 Voluntary Resident Leaves of Absence (VLOA) for Nursing Homes & Residential Care Facilities Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Preparedness Checklist for Nursing Homes and Other Long-Term Care Settings Issue 2020-07 03/21/2020 Emergency Order Granting Temporary Blanket Waivers Emergency Order Authorizing Temporary Personal Care Attendant Position and Training for Nursing Homes Issue 2020-06 03/20/2020 Emergency Order Granting Temporary Blanket Waivers Temporary COVID-19 Personal Care Attendant - Eight (8) Hour Course Personal Protective Equipment CDC Updates - COVID-19 Issue 2020-05 03/18/2020 COVID-19 Guidance for out-of-hospital mitigation strategies CMS - 1135 authority - Immediate jeopardy duties only and LTC Strike Teams
