Each week SDAHO provides members with an overview of state, federal, policy and additional issues impacting post-acute care. Each story will include a direct link to a more complete overview where readers can find more information on topics relevant to their needs.
Updates for this week: April 5, 2024
- No state updates this week.
- CMS Issues Memo to State Survey Agency Directors on Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Nursing Homes
- July 2023 Isolation Guidelines for Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings:
- HRSA Hosts Roundtable on New National Survey on the State of the Nursing Workforce.
- HHS OIG Report on Concerns about Protecting Residents During Facility-Initiated Discharges from Nursing Homes.
- HHS OIG Report on Nursing Home Residents With Endangering Behaviors and Mental Health Disorders May Be Vulnerable to Facility-Initiated Discharges.
- CMS Releases Final Rule on Streamlining Medicaid Eligibility Determination Processes
- CMS Directs Questions/Concerns About EBP to CDC.
- New Rule Clarifies Employee Representation During OSHA Inspections.
- Updated CMMI Strategy Hints at Possible Opportunities for LT-PAC Providers
- New FAQ on Home Health Agency Responsibilities for CAHPS.
- LeadingAge Meets with Federal Officials on Staffing Proposed Rule.
- April 8 Webinar for LPCs: The Shifting Regulatory Landscape
- LeadingAge Signs onto DEA Telemedicine Rule Letter
- Home Health Cost of Care Study
- Survey: Number of Nurses Increases, Shortages Remain
- Election Year Checklist for 501(c)(3)’s.
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