by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 17, 2023 | COVID-19, Infection Prevention, Q&A
Q: Now that the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) has ended, what Infection Control precautions are facilities required to follow? A: The recommendations in the CDC Guidance, Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 12, 2023 | COVID-19, Q&A
Q: What actions need to be taken in preparation for the end of the Public Health Emergency (PHE)? A: The COVID-19 national emergency was declared on March 13, 2020. As a result of this, several blanket waivers were put into place. Additions and modifications... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 29, 2023 | Blog, COVID-19, Infection Prevention
An effective Infection Preventionists plays the part of guardian, detective, and scientist as they lead facility efforts in preventing and controlling infections through a robust Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) program. As facilities move beyond the COVID era,... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 1, 2023 | COVID-19, MDS, Q&A
Q: Is it appropriate to skill every resident that tests positive for COVID-19? Does the waiver allow us to skill any resident who tests positive? A: There has been quite a bit of confusion surrounding the use of the waivers, especially when it comes to current... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 28, 2022 | Blog, COVID-19
Over the past week, CMS and CDC issued updated guidance related to COVID-19. On September 23, 2022, CMS updated the QSO memos 20-38-NH related to nursing home testing requirements and 20-39-NH related to nursing home visitation. Key changes/additions to the CMS... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 8, 2022 | COVID-19, MDS, Q&A
Q: Can a resident requiring the CDC updated “Enhanced Barrier Precautions” be coded in Section O0100M for Isolation or Quarantine? A: No. The CDC updated Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) do not meet the RAI requirements for coding Isolation or Quarantine on the MDS...