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The joint Nebraska Health Care Association and LeadingAge Nebraska webinars featuring guests from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services are held each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. CT. NHCA will continue to share responses to survey-related member questions and other guidance, as provided by DHHS.
On March 4, Becky Wisell and Dan Taylor, DHHS Division of Public Health, discuss federal and state guidance on visitation in skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities and respond to pre-submitted questions from family members.
Throughout 2020, Nebraska Health Care Association, in partnership with LeadingAge Nebraska, held COVID-19 member connections each Friday. As of January 2021, these connections have been consolidated with the Wednesday DHHS member connections. Following are the recordings of prior sessions.
The President and CEO of Care Providers of Minnesota and two providers who have implemented an Essential Caregiver Program in their facilities provide insight into their experiences in this webinar on Dec. 16.
The Nebraska Health Care Association (NHCA) and LeadingAge Nebraska arranged representatives from CVS, Walgreens, DHHS and Community Pharmacy to present a webinar on Friday, Dec. 11.
The COVID-19 pandemic has generated a host of new Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) related issues for employers, particularly in the health care industry. In this webinar, Mathew T. Watson, attorney with McGill, Gotsdiner, Workman & Lepp, P.C., L.L.O, discusses recent enforcement actions by OSHA which provide helpful guidance on how OSHA intends to address COVID-19 reporting requirements, provision and use of proper personal protective equipment, and other hazards posed by COVID-19.
● Wednesday, Oct. 7 OSHA Webinar – Recording »
Handouts:
● Wednesday, Oct. 7 OSHA Webinar – Slides »
● PPE Burn Rate Calculator
● OSHA Medical Evaluation Questionnaire (Mandatory Portion Only)
● CDC: Preparing for COVID-19 in Nursing Homes
● OSHA Respiratory Protection Regulations
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has allocated $250 million for the Project ECHO Nursing Home Infection Control Program. Although few details are available at this time, it appears this funding is going to establish educational hubs across the country to support small groups of interested nursing facilities that will be paid to participate in a 16-week series of educational webinars highlighting best practices in infection control.
Reportedly, 140 academic institutions and over 6,000 nursing facilities have expressed interest in participating in this program. To find out more about how this program can benefit Nebraska’s nursing facilities, plan to participate in this informational webinar, Sept. 15, at 10:00 a.m. CT.
For three consecutive Thursdays in June and July, Nebraska Health Care Association invited members to join a Zoom connection to learn more about COVID-19 Phasing Best Practices and to share innovative ideas for protecting the health and safety of residents and staff while loosening restrictions associated with visitation, communal dining, and activities. The connections were hosted by the Co-Chairs of the NNFA/NALA Quality and Regulatory Committee, Chay Indra and Kelly Darling.
In this webinar, Cindy Kadavy, NHCA Senior Vice President of Policy, Research, and Reimbursement, will review the new mandatory reporting requirements for nursing facilities and assisted living, as well as the requirements that are mandatory for nursing facilities and optional for assisted living.
● Wednesday, May 13 Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living Reporting Update – Recording »
● Wednesday, May 13 Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living Reporting Update – Slides »
In this webinar, Bob J. Dick Jr., CPA, CVA, Director of Bland and Associates explains how to substantiate funds received from the CMS relief fund and Paycheck Protection Program, and provides an overview on the need to record expenses related to COVID-19.
● Monday, April 27 Financial Impact of COVID-19 – Recording »
Through the COVID-19 journey of restrictions and health safety, activity professionals continue to provide quality of life and meaningful engagements to older adults across the spectrum of care. Activity professionals must be more diligent than ever before in thinking outside the box, being creative, and resourceful to meet the needs of residents. This session includes a brief overview of CMS regulations for activity engagement and implementation, resources for activities to meet the needs of residents, and an opportunity to network and share best practices, ideas, and additional resources.
● Monday, April 6 COVID-19 Webinar – Ensuring Quality of Life – Slides »
● Monday, April 6 COVID-19 Webinar – Ensuring Quality of Life – Recording »
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in association with the Nebraska Infection Control Assessment and Promotion Program (ICAP) will host several weekly webinars on COVID-19 specific to post-acute and long-term care facilities in Nebraska on Thursdays at 12:00 p.m. CT. Access recordings and slides here.
Medicaid and Long-Term Care will be hosting its next quarterly nursing facility call on Monday, Dec. 14 at 2:00 p.m. CT. Learn more here.
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak occurring in Nebraska and across the country, Nebraska Medicaid has hosted regular conference calls through 2020 to provide updates on our response to COVID-19.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) are monitoring and tracking the outbreak of the respiratory illness Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Nebraska Health Care Association will continue to communicate the latest information. Nebraska case information and public health response can be found on the DHHS website.
Nebraska Health Care Association members are invited to participate in several COVID-19 connections, calls, and webinars via Zoom each week. Access recordings and learn more about the connections here. »
NEW! NHCA-LAN-NHA Hospital to Post-Acute Transfer Assessment Form – Version Three
Source: Nebraska Health Care Association, LeadingAge Nebraska, Nebraska Hospital Association
NEW! Nebraska Crisis Standards of Care Guidance
Source: The Center for Preparedness Education, A Joint Endeavor Between Creighton University School of Medicine and University of Nebraska Medical Center
Approved Guidance on Home Visits and Outings Nov. 18, 2020
Source: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Approved Guidance on Nasal Swabbing Nov. 18, 2020
Source: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
NEW! CMS County Test Positivity Rates
Source: Nebraska Health Care Association
Healthcare Staffing Agencies
Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency
DHHS Guidance on CLIA Reporting for NF and AL – Including Links to Reporting Spreadsheet and Instructional Guide
Source: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
DHHS Nursing Home Testing Plan and LTC Lab Calendar
Source: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Survey Guidance on COVID-19 Screening and Communal Dining Aug. 26, 2020
Source: Nebraska Health Care Association, LeadingAge Nebraska, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Guidance from DHHS on COVID-19 Restriction Phasing in Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities June 15, 2020
Source: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Nebraska Local Public Health Departments
Source: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
UNL Hand Sanitizer Safety Data Sheet
Source: University of Nebraska–Lincoln
NHCA COVID-19 NF and AL Reporting Summary
Source: Nebraska Health Care Association
CDC NHSN COVID-19 Reporting Forms, Instructions, and Resources
Source: W. H. Heaton, Regs-In-A-Flash
CMS Requirements for Notification of Confirmed and Suspected COVID-19 Cases Among Residents and Staff in Nursing Homes
Source: American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living
Online PPE Request Portal
Source: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
COVID-19 Healthcare Planning Checklist
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the U.S.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This page will be updated regularly at noon Mondays through Fridays. Numbers close out at 4 p.m. the day before reporting.
Preparing for COVID-19 in Long-Term Care Facilities, Nursing Homes
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
