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 ...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has notified State Survey Agency Directors of the suspension of non-emergency inspections to allow for a more focused approach on addressing the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Please see the memo, Ref: QSO-20-12-All, on the CMS website for full details regarding this action.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has notified State Survey Agencies and providers to ensure compliance with safety standards, infection control procedures and laboratory testing for the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Please see the CMS Newsroom Press release issued February 6, 2020 for the full text. Information about the 2019 novel coronavirus is available on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website. Details regarding incubation, spread,...