Greetings!

Today we're hosting our Friday afternoon member call on COVID-19 at 3:30 pm. The link to access the call series has not changed and is included below for your convenience.

 

This update also includes:

 

We look forward to talking with everyone at 3:30 pm.

Sincerely,

April Payne, LNHA

Vice President of Quality Improvement | Director of VCAL

Virginia Health Care Association | Virginia Center for Assisted Living 

VHCA-VCAL Member Call: COVID-19

July 24, 2020 | 3:30 pm

 

Register for the meeting:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/u5YocOmqqTwpL2rg4M3H_eGy7zU3YexcYg

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting, including calendar notices for future calls.

Agenda

Please mute your line to improve the sound quality on the call. Zoom has a chat feature you can use to send questions or comments.

Additional N95 Respiratory Fit Testing

Train-the-Trainer Sessions

VDH has added additional sessions in each region for its Respiratory Fit Testing Train-the-Trainer Courses beginning mid-August. The training is free and registration is required.

 

Individuals who attend the 2.5 hour  course  will be able to train others in the proper procedures for fit-testing. This training is for qualitative testing using a hood, and not quantitative testing.

 

Advance Preparation

Everyone who attends the Train-the-Trainer training needs to:

 

 

Note 1: If you do not have a N95 respirator fit test kit, email

[email protected]  stating you do not. VDH can make arrangements to have one to use during the training.

Note 2: VDH is only doing the initial fit testing, and any further checks/maintenance/documentation etc. are the responsibility of the employer/employee.  

CMS Releases List of Nursing Homes Prioritized for

POC Testing Instrument

 

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently  announced  that it will begin providing nursing homes with a point-of-care (POC) rapid response testing instrument to bolster each facility’s ability to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The data collected through the NHSN system directly supports this initiative by helping to prioritize those nursing homes with testing needs and an increasing number of cases. Virginia’s nursing facilities are not among those prioritized to receive the devices. It may be this fall before they are distributed here.

 

CMS has provided information about their methodology for prioritizing facilities and a  listing of the facilities , as well as a list of  frequently asked questions .

Other COVID-19 Updates

 

Public Health Emergency Extended : HHS formally extended the COVID-19 pandemic Public Health Emergency for another 90 days. Read More

 

Preliminary Provider Relief Fund Reporting Guidance Released : On July 21, HHS released a framework for more detailed Provider Relief Fund reporting guidance and materials to be released on August 17, 2020.  Read More

 

HHS FAQ Updates on Auditing and Funds Transfers:  HHS has added FAQs further defining which funds may be moved among TINs and lines of care as well as providing preliminary information on Provider Relief Fund audits.  Read More

Upcoming Events

Suicide and Self-Harm in the Residential Elderly  

August 4, 2020 | 2:00 pm

 

Regirer Nursing Scholarship Application Deadline

August 10, 2020

 

Documentation for Activity Professionals – Principles of Documentation

August 19, 2020 | 2:00 pm *Save the Date*

 

Documentation for Activity Professionals – Documentation for Activity Team

August 26, 2020 | 2:00 pm *Save the Date*