To help agencies stay informed, HCL has compiled a quick reference list of websites and documents for your convenience. Please note it is the responsibility of each agency to stay current of all state and federal requirements during this time of national emergency. Home Health: Home Health Agencies: CMS Flexibilities to Fight COVID-19 Homebound...
We are reaching out again to bring you updates regarding the ever-evolving situation surrounding COVID-19. The following will provide information from the March 24th webinar, courtesy of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in collaboration with the Texas Association of Home Care and Hospice (TAHCH). Additionally, we are including key information from our last email sent on March 19th, along with newly revised screening tools, for your convenience. HHSC has i...
It is recommended that in response to the recent disaster declaration due to coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), Home Care and Hospice providers should initiate their Emergency Preparedness Plan. HealthCare ConsultLink has written a new COVID-19 Policy, Policy Addendum for Pandemic, and COVID-19 screening and education tools. These policies and tools offer guidance based on current state and federal recommendations, but are for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most cur...
In light of concerns that have arisen over how home care and hospice providers should respond to the recent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), we are providing your Agency with some suggestions for effectively navigating this continuously evolving situation. Most people in the United States have little immediate risk of exposure to this virus, so please do not panic. While it is important to update and adhere to best practices regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, it is critical to stay ...