- Will Medicare Part A cover asymptomatic beneficiaries that have a positive COVID-19 test result or have received the COVID-19 vaccine and have had a reaction?
- Various waiver-related coverage and billing scenarios.
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Maximizing fit for cloth and medical procedure masks.
CDC conducted experiments to assess two ways of improving the fit of medical procedure masks: fitting a cloth mask over a medical procedure mask, and knotting the ear loops of a medical procedure mask and then tucking in and flattening the extra material close to the face. Each modification substantially improved source control and reduced wearer exposure.
Read more at https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7007e1.htm?s_cid=mm7007e1_e
Infection Control – Lessons Learned
Information to arm you against vaccine hesitancy among older adults
As the COVID-19 vaccine continues to roll out to assisted living and independent living communities — having not reached some of those communities yet — two new surveys shed some light on feelings about vaccination among older adults, messages that motivate them to get vaccinated, and the people and places to which they expect to turn when making a decision.
Although this research was not restricted to senior living residents, findings still may prove helpful to those working in the industry, and those they serve.
Find out more at https://bit.ly/3oLQAaS
Advance Your Long Term Care RN Career by Adding the Prestigious ANCC GERO-BC™ Credential.
Nurses Ranked Most Trusted Profession 19 Years in a Row!
In an impressive 19 year running streak, Americans have rated nurses as the #1 most ethical and honest profession, according to the most recent Gallup poll.
The 2020 poll revealed that 89% of Americans rated nurses’ honesty and ethical standards as “high” or “very high,” coming in even higher than last year’s record setting number. The honor is an impressive one, as the poll included other medical professionals, including physicians and pharmacists. Consistently, healthcare professionals are at the top of the list.
https://nurse.org/articles/nursing-ranked-most-honest-profession/
How COVID-19 Has Changed Telemedicine
In its first ever digital issue, Provider reports on how COVID-19 has changed the supply and demand of telehealth services in long term and post-acute care. Read more here. [mmsend85.com]
Get Vaccinated Toolkit
AHCA/NCAL’s #GetVaccinated campaign encourages long term care staff and residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Providers and state affiliates may use the materials below to help communicate about the importance of vaccination as well as highlight progress. This digital toolkit includes a checklist of ideas, template letters to use with stakeholders, sample social media, and media prep material.
Find out more at https://www.ahcancal.org/News-and-Communications/Pages/GetVaccinated.aspx
New Year – New Beginnings!
Is 2021 the year you’ve decided to become ANCC board certified? If so, take the proven path to preparing for the gerontological board certification exam – AHCA/NCAL Gero Nurse Prep!
Find out more at https://www.geronurseprep.com/
Wishing You All the Best This Holiday Season!
From the faculty and staff of the AHCA/NCAL Gero Nurse Prep program.