Join CDC experts and the AMA on Thurs., May 15, 2025 at 11 a.m. ET for a timely discussion on current trends in measles epidemiology, clinical recognition, the importance of vaccination, and how to prepare for and respond to measles, so you can keep yourself, your coworkers, and your communities safe.

Declaration lifts masking requirement for health care workers who are not vaccinated against flu.

Declaration triggers requirement for certain members.

The DOH Division of Vaccine Excellence is hosting an immunization webinar titled "What's New with the Flu? COVID and RSV too!" on Oct. 28^th.

Comments on the CMS proposed regulation to make NHSN reporting permanent and expand the scope of data collection are due by Aug. 26, 2024.

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.

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

Deadline for reporting fast approaching.

The CDC has drafted a preliminary sepsis prevention assessment tool and is seeking feedback from long-term care partners with an interest in contributing to sepsis policies and practices. Interested members can email LeadingAge National's Jodi Eyigor at jeyigor@leadingage.org for more information and to connect with the CDC.

The toolkit helps nursing home infection preventionists and leadership prepare for and respond to nursing home residents or HCP who develop signs or symptoms of a respiratory viral infection.

The CDC recently hosted a webinar on the new changes to NHSN LTC reporting requirements for acute respiratory illnesses.

While there are no known cases in the country, the guidance provides information for awareness, particularly for those who traveled to or from Rwanda.

To assist in preparing for the forthcoming fall and winter virus season, DOH is encouraging long-term care providers to visit the CDC's Vaccines and Immunizations webpage.

Nursing home members advised to review updated FAQs.

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

To complete the upgrade to Level 3 access and resume reporting capabilities, NHSN users should email nhsn@cdc.gov with the subject line “Enhancing Security Data – Level 3.”