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COVID-19 Resource Round-Up: Testing Tools and Links
On October 21, 2020 by Terri Foley
Testing continues to be an ongoing issue and challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Resilience Tip: Three-Step Stress Relief Tool
On October 21, 2020 by Terri Foley
When we are in a situation that brings chronic stress such as COVID, it is difficult to think about anything other than surviving at times.
Quick Survey on Testing: Please Respond by Tomorrow Morning
On October 21, 2020 by Jeff Bostic
The LTC Imperative is continuing a series of quick surveys to take the pulse of members on key issues.
NHSN Enables Reporting of COVID Test Results: Providers Must Continue Reporting Directly to the State
On October 21, 2020 by Jonathan Lips
Effective last Friday, Oct. 16, the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) enables nursing facilities and assisted living providers to report COVID-19 point-of-care test results to the NHSN system.
Adult Day Services Hours Extended
On October 21, 2020 by Roni Falck
DHS recently amended temporary licensing requirements which now allow ADS clients to attend the ADS center for up to six hours per day.
COVID-19 Resource Round-Up: Visitation Toolkit
On October 14, 2020 by Terri Foley
To help members operationalize Monday’s release of MDH guidance for visitation in Assisted Living and HWS settings and CMS visitation guidance in memorandum QSO-20-39-NH,
Are You Willing to Host Clinicals?
On October 14, 2020 by Jenna Kellerman
Healthcare programs require clinical experiences for students to complete their education programs.
Need Emergency Staffing Funds?
On October 14, 2020 by Jeff Bostic
The Provider Relief Fund web page now includes a portal for applying for $20 billion in additional COVID-19 response funding.
COVID-19 Resource Roundup: Self-Care & Stress Relief Tools
On October 7, 2020 by Terri Foley
We’ve created a new section on the LeadingAge MN COVID-19 website that provides coping, self-care, and stress relief resources for staff. We will continue to add new tools in the coming months.
U.S. Postal Service Response to LTC COVID-19 Prevention Screening
On October 7, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry
We have had a number of questions about COVID-19 screening of postal workers before they enter senior housing settings to deliver mail.
HHS Updates FAQ for Provider Relief Fund
On October 7, 2020 by Jeff Bostic
HHS recently posted an updated FAQ for the Provider Relief Fund (PRF). The FAQ includes a number of entries about applying for funds under the recently announced phase 3 of the general distribution
New Saliva Testing Option and MDH Survey of Provider Interest
On September 30, 2020 by Kari Everson
The State of Minnesota has entered into a contract with Infinity Biologix/Vault Health to establish a new COVID-19 saliva testing option, and a new in-state laboratory, to process up to 30,000 saliva tests per day.
Update on Abbott BinaxNOW Test Distribution
On September 30, 2020 by Jonathan Lips
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has provided updated information concerning distribution of the Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 rapid point-of-care tests.
Resiliency Tip For COVID-19 Stress: Build in Things to Look Forward to During the Day
On September 23, 2020 by LeadingAge
When we are stretched thin personally and professionally, it is a “grind” every day that leaves little room for self-care. You’re in good company if you feel like there’s not time or energy
Why Transparency is a Leader’s Best Communications Tool
On September 23, 2020 by Terri Foley
As a leader, you know that it’s not always easy to be transparent especially with bad news, but the COVID-19 pandemic has heightened the importance of
Attention Housing Support (GRH) Providers: COVID Add-on Reporting Due by 9-30-20
On September 23, 2020 by LeadingAge
One final reminder that reporting on funds received last spring related to the Housing Support (GRH) Program are due by the end of September.
COVID-19 Coping & Resilience Tip: A Joyful Relief Moment
On September 23, 2020 by Terri Foley
The physical, cognitive and psychological benefits of laughter and distraction with adorable or beautiful things are well documented, and something we really need now in the time of COVID.
COVID-19 Resource Round-Up
On September 16, 2020 by Terri Foley
During the past few weeks, we’ve been adding many new tools and resources to our COVID-19 webpage—with a heavy emphasis on testing.
Efforts to Eradicate Loneliness during the Pandemic and Beyond
On September 16, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry
Even in normal times, many residents in our settings, are lonely – lonely for one to one connection and relationships, lonely for conversation beyond our settings, lonely for opportunities to share their life experiences, lonely.
Safe Care in the Age of COVID – Safe Care Champions Call Next Thursday
On September 16, 2020 by Julie Apold
Safe Care Champions play an important role in meeting our goal of Eliminating Preventable Harm in the Course of Caregiving—which includes eliminating preventable infections during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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