US Department of Labor’s OSHA Announces $3,148,452 in Coronavirus Violations
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic through Nov. 12, 2020, the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued 232 citations arising from inspections for…
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CMS Announces Historic Changes to Physician Self-Referral Regulations
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized changes to outdated federal regulations that have burdened healthcare providers with added administrative costs and impeded the health care system’s…
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CDC Update: Preparing for COVID-19 in Nursing Homes
New Resources: November 20, 2020 CMS Alert Addressing Holiday Celebrations Testing and Management Considerations for Nursing Home Residents with Acute Respiratory Illness Symptoms when SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza Viruses are Co-circulating
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CDC Infection Prevention and Control Assessment Tool for Nursing Homes Preparing for COVID-19
This tool is an update to the previous ICAR tool for nursing homes preparing for COVID-19. Notable changes as of November 20, 2020 include: Additions to reflect updated guidance such…
Read More »US Department of Labor Updates Frequently Asked Questions to Address Cloth Face Coverings as PPE
The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published an update to its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to address whether OSHA considers cloth face coverings to…
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UPDATED: US Department of Labor’s Osha Announces $2,851,533 in Coronavirus Violations
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic through Nov. 5, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued 203 citations arising from inspections for…
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CMS Urging Nursing Homes to Follow Established COVID Guidelines This Holiday Season
Today, in advance of the approaching holiday season, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is urging nursing home staff, residents and visitors to follow established guidelines for visitation…
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WI Governor and DHS Direct an Additional $80 Million to Support SNFs
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and the state Department of Health Services (DHS) today have pledged an additional $80 million to support Wisconsin’s skilled nursing facilities through the end of the…
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To Fight COVID-19 Surge, MD Governor Announces Hospital and Nursing Home Visitation Restrictions
Emergency Orders to Restrict Hospital and Nursing Home Visitation, Alleviate Overcrowding at Medical Facilities With widespread community transmission across the state and surging COVID-19 metrics across the country, Governor Larry…
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Nursing Homes’ Compliance with Facility-Initiated Discharge Requirements
A facility-initiated transfer or discharge of a resident from a nursing home can be an unsafe and traumatic experience for the resident and his or her family. To address these…
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