CMS Issues Nursing Homes Best Practices Toolkit to Combat COVID-19
CMS released a new toolkit developed to aid nursing homes, governors, states, departments of health, and other agencies who provide oversight and assistance to these facilities, with additional resources to…
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CDC Update Social Media Toolkit
CDC created this social media toolkit to help localize efforts in responding to COVID-19. This toolkit provides messages and graphics to help: Ensure current, correct messaging from a trusted source….
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EEOC Issues Updated Covid-19 Technical Assistance Publication
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) posted an updated and expanded technical assistance publication addressing questions arising under the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws related to the COVID-19 pandemic….
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Civil Rights, HIPAA, and COVID-19
HHS published a bulletin on Civil Rights, HIPAA, and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) to ensure that entities covered by civil rights authorities keep in mind their obligations under laws…
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Follow Up to COVID-19 Preparedness in LTC Settings: CDC Checklist
Dear Valued Client, Thank you for attending our webinar on COVID-19 Preparedness in LTC Settings: CDC Checklist. If you would like to review a recording of the live presentation please…
Read More »Long-Term Care Nursing Homes Telehealth and Telemedicine Tool Kit
On March 27, CMS issued an electronic toolkit regarding telehealth and telemedicine for Long Term Care Nursing Home Facilities. Under President Trump’s leadership to respond to the need to limit…
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CDC Update: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Burn Rate Calculator
The personal protective equipment (PPE) burn rate calculator excel icon[XLS – 39 KB] is a spreadsheet-based model that provides information for healthcare facilities to plan and optimize the use of…
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OIG COVID-19 Portal for Information and Announcements
OIG created a portal for all information and announcements related to COVID-19. The portal can be accessed from OIG’s main website or directly at oig.hhs.gov/coronavirus. OIG asks for feedback from…
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OSHA Update: Coronavirus Response
Temporary enforcement guidance for respirator fit-testing in healthcare. A new website offers the latest U.S. Department of Labor resources. Workplace safety guidance. OSHA Alert lists steps to prevent worker exposure (available in English and Spanish).
Read More »EEOC Update: What You Should Know About the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act and the Coronavirus
The EEOC enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act, including the requirement for reasonable accommodation and rules about medical examinations and inquiries….
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