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A vaccine clinic toolkit presented by CDPHE
A vaccine clinic toolkit presented by CDPHE
Updated 02/15/2022
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to ensuring that residents and staff in long-term care settings, such as nursing homes, assisted living residences, residential care communities, group homes, and senior housing have easy and convenient access to both primary and third doses of COVID-19 vaccine and a Vaccine Clinic Toolkit for Long-Term Care Facilities.
Take a moment to review all of the valuable resources and information available.
Provided by CDPHE 4/6/2022
We strongly encourage Coloradans to stay up to date with their vaccinations. While the virus can spread among vaccinated people, people who aren’t fully up to date with vaccinations are especially at risk for severe illness, hospitalization, and death. Getting all recommended doses of the COVID-19 vaccines provides you with the highest level of protection against COVID-19.
Provided by Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Connects 4/14/2022
Read the amendment issued by the FDA for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine emergency use authorization, including new packaging for vaccine boosters.
"Nursing home surveys are conducted in accordance with survey protocols and Federal requirements to determine whether a citation of non-compliance is appropriate. The requirements for participation were recently revised to reflect the substantial advances that have been made over the past several years in the theory and practice of service delivery and safety.
The survey protocols and interpretive guidelines serve to clarify and/or explain the intent of the regulations. All surveyors are required to use them in assessing compliance with Federal requirements. Deficiencies are based on violations of the regulations, which are to be based on observations of the nursing home’s performance or practices."
The above link below provides additional information about the background and overview of the final rule, frequently asked questions, and other related resources.
An announcement by CMS on 4/20/2022
"Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is taking actions to promote competition and transparency in our nation’s health care system that can improve the safety and quality of nursing homes and hospitals. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is releasing data publicly -- for the first time -- on mergers, acquisitions, consolidations, and changes of ownership from 2016 to 2022 for hospitals and nursing homes enrolled in Medicare. This data is a powerful new tool for researchers, state and federal enforcement agencies, and the public to better understand the impacts of consolidation on health care prices and quality of care."
To find out more information, click on the link above.
MLN Connects 4/21/2022
Learn about what steps to take for Medicare to cover any Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) item.
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