Members of Congress need to hear from providers who are on the front lines of this pandemic caring for and supporting residents, clients, staff, and families.

The DOH guidance reduces the visitation suspension period after a positive case from 28 days to 14 days and requires nursing home visitors to present a negative test result from the prior seven days. The CMS guidance emphasizes the psychosocial and physical well-being of residents and prohibits nursing homes from restricting visitation without a reasonable clinical and safety justification.

Important information regarding rapid test kits being sent to assisted living providers.

The new directives require the collection and reporting of additional demographic information pertaining to patients receiving COVID-19 tests and three-hour reporting of COVID-19 and flu test results. They apply to all laboratories, including health care providers conducting testing.

September MLTC Finance Meeting features a walkthrough of 2020-21 rates and an outline of the timing of expected rate updates.

Participation in the drill is voluntary for ACFs, nursing homes, and home care providers.

Beginning Sept. 30, 2020, employers must allow employees to accrue paid sick time.

The Notice amends RAD Notice Revision 4 due to the circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic.