JUNE, 2020
AI-CMC NEWSLETTER
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COVID-19 UPDATES
Reminder: If your client visits the ER and is tested for COVID-19 please notify our office and provide us with the results, whether negative or positive. We must keep a record of this information. If you have any questions please contact our office at: (808) 536-7100. We appreciate your cooperation with this matter. Stay safe!
Please click "Read More" link below for more info on COVID-19. Website: Center for Disease Control. You may also refer to diagrams below for info.
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PROVIDER RELIEF FUND
LEARN MORE, CLICK LINK BELOW
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Please click link below for more info:
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Friendly reminder,
HIPAA prohibits you from talking about other clients. Information is not to be discussed with other Caregivers who are NOT listed in the respected clients folder.
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DOH / CTA are looking for Caregivers to document the following:
- Maintaining Infection Control in their home by: Placing a bottle of hand sanitizer in each client room, bathroom and common area (living room and dining room).
- Bottle of sanitizer or wipes kept at the entrance of the home for visitors.
- Sanitize or wipe counters, toilet, bathroom, doorknobs and clients tables at least 2-3X/day.
- Frequent hand washing (help clients to wash their hands also).
- Social distancing of each client if possible. Do not isolate clients in their own room. Allow them to come out one at a time (maintaining social distancing).
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Caregivers must wear a mask when providing direct care to clients. Provide masks to each client (if possible/and only if client is able to wear a mask), use while talking to visiting nurses or other household members.
Post COVID-19 precautions at the door, visible to people who are visiting. If family members want to visit, you
can not
refuse. Explain that you are adhering to NO VISITORS to keep exposure low. If they insist: Have the client go out to the patio if they can sit. Limit visit to 10-15 minutes. Have the visitor wash/sanitize their hands, wear a mask and observe social distancing. It's your option to check the temperature of the visitor or have a questionnaire ready for them to fill out.
ALL MONITORING RN'S WILL CHECK OR ASK IF YOU ARE PRACTICING ABOVE ITEMS. RN'S TO DOCUMENT OBSERVATION / ANSWERS AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE / FEDERAL LAW.
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Caregivers / SCG's and household members go out into the community to do errands, groceries, etc. Some of you hold a regular job. Therefore, you are EXPOSED. You are responsible to protect your clients, limit their exposure by wearing your PPE when taking care of them/if you are in close contact with them. Your clients are elderly, highly susceptible to catching the COVID-19, flu symptoms and other transmittable diseases.
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Richardson Talavera, first born and only son of Elsa and Edgar Talavera. He celebrated his 1st Father’s Day yesterday. His son Jason Emilio Talavera will be one year old next month. Born in Manhattan, New York. Congratulations Richardson and welcome back to the island.
Above is a photo with Jet.
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AI-CMC wants to wish each and every Dad out there a very Happy Father's Day! We hope you enjoyed your special day. Be safe!
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You have a year to spend the stimulus money. Client may purchase big items if they choose. Stimulus money can not be used to purchase Ensure, wipes, soap or other personal items. If unsure, please check with your CM or call the office. If you are calling, leave a message or you may also email us at:
[email protected]
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Effective immediately, Admissions staff will provide template to the CCFFH Operator for all new admissions. PCG will be required to complete the contract prepare a copy for the client's family/legal representative to sign and receive.
Any special conditions, should be written in the agreement by the PCG,
no AICMC staff is authorized to complete this agreement for the CCFFH.
PCG will be responsible for ensuring that their contract is signed and a copy is faxed to AICMC (808) 536-7200
You may access forms through the links below (please click)
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Please see below for a copy of the
AICMC EMPLOYEE TELEPHONE / CONTACT LISTING. Friendly reminder: If you leave a voicemail, we will return your call at our earliest convenience. Please allow at least
24-48 hours for a return call. We appreciate your patience. You may also email us at:
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WEBINARS: PROVIDER RELIEF FUND
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Provider Relief Fund, expects to distribute $15 billion to eligible Medicaid & CHIP providers. In anticipation of that release, the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) will be hosting
two webinars
intended for Medicaid & CHIP providers so they can learn more about the application process and discuss the provider distribution.
Webinar:
Getting started with the Provider Relief Fund for Medicaid and CHIP Distribution
Individuals who would like to participate in a webinar must pre-register to reserve a spot.
Tuesday, June 23
2-3 p.m. ET
Thursday, June 25
2-3 p.m. E.T.
*This event will be delivered via webcast, no dial-in required. Presentation materials will not be distributed.
If you have questions, please contact HHS directly.
AICMC is not able to assist as providers will be required to submit their own business documents.
Thank you for your time
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PRIOR AUTHORIZATIONS REQUESTS
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When requesting for any PRIOR AUTHORIZATION, please be sure to submit ALL necessary docs needed to begin processing (see above for reference). If you are requesting for a copy of your PA Approval please contact the Health Plan directly (contact info is listed above, under services). Please note, Health Plans fax copy of PA Approval DIRECTLY to Caregiver, so if you do not receive any copy via fax please call Health Plan directly to request copy. Remember, as a business you are REQUIRED TO HAVE A WORKING FAX in your home. Thank you!
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THANK YOU FROM THE PRESIDENT
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To all our All Island families / caregivers, My profound appreciation and heartfelt Mahalo to all of you. During this COVID-19 situation, fears are running high but all of you shared the responsibility to take care of each other. Your effort and diligence in following the precautions, kept our clients with Zero count of COVID-19. Great news and excellent proof of keeping up with your infection control and use of PPE. Our clients are very vulnerable and susceptible. We have the responsibility to keep them well to the best of our intention. By protecting Yourself, You are also protecting your Clients. Keep up the GOOD WORK.
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All island Case Management welcomes complaints and suggestions to improve our services. We also welcome recognition and kind words for those staff who go above and beyond their job duties. Please feel free to email or writer us a short letter. Thank you!
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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Our information is listed below.
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