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- 1. DOH Issues Advisory on Scabies in Western NY Healthcare Settings
- July 15, 2024
The advisory recommends maintaining a heightened index of suspicion for scabies in individuals presenting with an undiagnosed skin rash, even if characteristic signs or symptoms of scabies are absent.
- 2. DOH Advisory: Scabies in Healthcare Settings
- July 11, 2024
- 3. CDC Recommends Updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines for Fall/Winter Virus Season
- July 2, 2024
The CDC recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older receive an updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine and an updated 2024-2025 flu vaccine to protect against the potentially serious outcomes of COVID-19 and flu this fall and winter.
- 4. CDC Updates RSV Vaccine Recommendations for Adults 60+
- July 2, 2024
The CDC recommends that all adults aged 75 and older, as well as adults aged 60-74 who are at increased risk of severe RSV due to certain chronic medical conditions or who live in nursing homes, receive the RSV vaccine.
- 5. CMS Issues Updated Enhanced Barrier Precautions FAQs
- June 4, 2024
Nursing home members advised to review updated FAQs.
- 6. Influenza Declared No Longer Prevalent in the State
- May 13, 2024
With the Health Commissioner’s declaration, the requirement that certain personnel unvaccinated for the current influenza season wear a surgical or procedure mask while in areas where patients or residents may be present is no longer in effect.
- 7. Upcoming CDC Webinars on Enhanced Barrier Precautions and COVID-19 Vaccine Payment
- May 13, 2024
Nursing home members are encouraged to participate in the CDC’s enhanced barrier precautions townhall on May 22nd and vaccine payment webinar on May 30th.
- 9. CMS Requires Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Nursing Homes
- March 26, 2024
New QSO-24-08-NH incorporates Enhanced Barrier Precautions into infection control procedures for MDROs, aligning with nationally accepted standards.
- 10. LeadingAge NY Obtains Clarifications Regarding Updated CDC Guidance
- March 12, 2024
DOH confirms that ACF and AL providers should follow updated guidance.
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