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Member Connections and Webinars
NHCA Monthly COVID-19 Connections with DHHS
The joint Nebraska Health Care Association and LeadingAge Nebraska webinars featuring guests from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services are held monthly on the Second 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.
- Wednesday, August 15, 2022 Conection – Recording »
- Wednesday, July 13, 2022 Connection – Recording »
- Wednesday, June 9, 2022 Connection – Recording »
- Wednesday, May 11, 2022 Connection – Recording »
- Wednesday, April 13, 2022 Connection – Recording »
- Wednesday, March 9, 2022 Connection – Recording »
- Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022 Connection – Recording »
- Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022 Connection – Recording »
- Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 Connection – Recording »
- Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021 Connection – Recording »
- Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021 Connection – Recording »
- Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 Connection – Recording »
- Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021 Connection – Recording »
July 2021 Connection Recordings
June 2021 Connection Recordings
May 2021 Connection Recordings
April 2021 Connection Recordings
March 2021 Connection Recordings
February 2021 Connection Recordings
January 2021 Connection Recordings
- Wednesday, Jan. 27 Connection – Recording »
- Wednesday, Jan. 20 Connection – Recording »
- Wednesday, Jan. 13 Connection – Recording »
- Wednesday, Jan. 6 Connection – Recording »
- Life Safety Guidance – Facility Operations Impairment
- Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Guidance on Post-Vaccine Considerations:
- CMS QSO-20-31-All REVISED
December 2020 Connection Recordings
November 2020 Connection Recordings
October 2020 Connection Recordings
September 2020 Connection Recordings
- Wednesday, Sept. 30 Connection – Recording »
- Wednesday, Sept. 23 Connection – Recording »
- Wednesday, Sept. 23 – DHHS Responses to Members’ Webinar Questions »
- Wednesday, Sept. 16 Connection – Recording »
- Wednesday, Sept. 16 Connection – Slides »
- Wednesday, Sept. 9 Connection – Recording »
- Wednesday, Sept. 2 Connection – Recording »
- Wednesday, Sept. 2 Connection – Slides »
August 2020 Connection Recordings
July 2020 Connection Recordings
June 2020 Connection Recordings
May 2020 Connection Recordings
- Wednesday, May 27 Connection – Recording »
- Wednesday, May 27 Connection – Slides »
- Wednesday, May 20 Connection – Recording »
- Wednesday, May 20 Connection – Slides »
- Wednesday, May 20 Connection – Questions and Answers »
- Wednesday, May 13 Connection – Recording »
- Wednesday, May 6 Connection – Recording »
- Wednesday, May 6 Connection – Slides »
- Wednesday, May 6 Connection – Questions and Answers »
- CMS QSO-20-28-NH
- ICAP’s Actions to Take When COVID in a Facility
- CMS COVID Blanket Waivers (04/29/20)
- CDC’s PPE Burn Rate Calculator
- CMS Nursing Home Telehealth Toolkit
- DHHS’ PPE Request Portal
- CMS Nursing Home Staff Counts
- PPE reusable gown pattern
- DHHS Staff Accommodation Request Portal
- CDC’s Letter to Residents and Families
April 2020 Connection Recordings
- Wednesday, April 29 Connection – Recording »
- Wednesday, April 29 Connection – Slides »
- COVID-19 Focused Survey for Nursing Homes
- April 19, 2020, QSO-20-26-NH Upcoming Requirements for Notification of Confirmed COVID-19 Among Residents and Staff in Nursing Homes
- Return to Work for Healthcare Personnel with Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19
- Strategies to Mitigate Healthcare Personnel Staffing Shortages
- Wednesday, April 22 Connection – Recording »
- Wednesday, April 22 Connection – Slides »
- Wednesday, April 15 Connection – Recording »
- Wednesday, April 15 Connection – Slides »
- CNA Training – Nebraska Information
- CDC COVID-19 Preparedness Checklist for Nursing Homes and other Long-Term Care Settings
- DHHS Provider Bulletin 20-07, General Statewide COVID-19 Long-Term Care Facility Quarantines
- March 23, 2020, CMS QSO-20-20-All Prioritization of Survey Activities
- March 9, 2020, QSO-20-14-NH Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention of COVID-19 in Nursing Homes (Revised)
- Attachment A CMS Long-Term Care Infection Control Worksheet, Facility Self-Assessment Tool
NHCA’s Medicaid Managed Care Listening Session
On Feb. 10, Medicaid Director Kevin Bagley provided NHCA members with an overview of the DHHS plan to issue a Request for Proposals for Heritage Health, Medicaid’s managed care program, in April 2022 and award new contracts in July 2022.
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Webinar on New CMS Memos
On Nov. 17, Dan Taylor, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Interim Program Manager, joined Nebraska Health Care Association and LeadingAge to discuss and respond to questions on the following two new memos issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: QSO-20-39-NH REVISED and QSO-22-02-ALL.
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Facebook Live
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.
NHCA COVID-19 Weekly Friday Connection Recordings
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.
- Friday, Jan. 8 COVID-19 Member Connection – Recording
- Friday, Dec. 18 COVID-19 Member Connection – Recording
- Friday, Dec. 11 COVID-19 Member Connection – Recording
With the Bamlanivimab LTC Pilot Project Team - Friday, Dec. 4 COVID-19 Member Connection – Recording
- Friday, May 29 COVID-19 Member Connection – Recording »
- Friday, May 22 COVID-19 Member Connection – Recording »
- Friday, May 15 COVID-19 Member Connection – Recording »
- Friday, May 8 COVID-19 Member Connection – Recording »
- Friday, May 1 COVID-19 Member Connection – Recording »
- Friday, May 1 COVID-19 Member Connection – Slides »
December COVID-19 Member Connection Recordings
November COVID-19 Member Connection Recordings
October COVID-19 Member Connection Recordings
September COVID-19 Member Connection Recordings
August COVID-19 Member Connection Recordings
July COVID-19 Member Connection Recordings
June COVID-19 Member Connection Recordings
May COVID-19 Member Connection Recordings
April COVID-19 Member Connection Recordings
March COVID-19 Member Connection Recordings
Panel Discussion with Minnesota Essential Caregiver Program Providers
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.
Nebraska’s COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution to Long-Term Care Webinar
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.
COVID Point of Care Test Reporting Webinar
OSHA Webinar: Common OSHA Issues Affecting Employers During COVID-19
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
Project ECHO Webinar with Dr. Beacom
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.
NHCA COVID-19 Phasing Best Practices Member Connection
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.
Thursday, July 9 Best Practices – Recording and Handouts
Thursday, July 2 Best Practices – Recording and Handouts
Thursday, June 25 Best Practices – Recording and Handouts
NHCA Webinar – Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living Reporting Update
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 »
NHCA Webinar – Financial Impact of COVID-19
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 »
NHCA Webinar – COVID-19: Ensuring Quality of Life
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 »
Monday, April 6 COVID-19 Webinar – Ensuring Quality of Life – Handouts
- AHCA/NCAL Taking Reasonable Efforts to Prevent COVID-19 From Entering Your Assisted Living Community
- AHCA/NCAL Tips for Keeping Residents Engaged
- COVID-19 Focused Survey for Nursing Homes
- UAB Home Simulation Programs
- Attitude of Gratitude Handout
- Activity Supplies/Equipment
- Cover Your Cough Handout
- Handwashing Process Handout
DHHS, ICAP COVID-19 Webinars for Long-Term Care
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.
Nebraska Medicaid Quarterly Calls
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.
Nebraska Medicaid COVID-19 Conference Calls – Recordings
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.
- Tuesday, June 30 Nebraska Medicaid Provider Call – Recording »
- Tuesday, June 16 Nebraska Medicaid Provider Call – Recording »
- Tuesday, May 19 Nebraska Medicaid Provider Call – Recording »
- Tuesday, May 5 Nebraska Medicaid Provider Call – Recording »
- Tuesday, April 28 Nebraska Medicaid Provider Call – Recording »
- Tuesday, April 21 Nebraska Medicaid Provider Call – Recording »
- Tuesday, April 14 Nebraska Medicaid Provider Call – Recording »
- Tuesday, April 7 Nebraska Medicaid Provider Call – Recording »
- Tuesday, March 24 Nebraska Medicaid Provider Call – Recording »
