Nursing home members are encouraged to participate in the CDC’s enhanced barrier precautions townhall on May 22^nd and vaccine payment webinar on May 30^th.

New QSO-24-08-NH incorporates Enhanced Barrier Precautions into infection control procedures for MDROs, aligning with nationally accepted standards.

The reporting period covers federal COVID-19 relief funds received in the second half of 2022.

DOH confirms that ACF and AL providers should follow updated guidance.

Nursing home members advised to review updated FAQs.

CMS recently released a Medicare Billing Guideline for vaccination when an individual is in a skilled nursing facility.

The CDC is offering webinars on weekly COVID reporting and annual staff flu vaccination data submission, while CMS has scheduled an Open Door Forum covering several topics.