TESTING
Got Abbott Binax NOW Covid-19 Tests?
We are receiving reports from some members that they have received a shipment of Abbott Binax NOW Covid-19 Tests. Drop us a line if/when you get tests. Don’t forget to have staff who are administering the test take the training and to document completion of training. Tip: You have to have a CLIA waiver to get/administer these tests. Email CLIA questions kdhe.clia2@ks.gov to check on your CLIA status or get the process started.
LEADINGAGE KANSAS
Don’t Forget to Sign Up for Our Friday Webinars
Here is the link to register and we look forward to seeing you all on Friday.
FEDERAL
Live Q&A with CMS and CDC Tomorrow, Sept. 24th: CMS-CDC Fundamental of COVID-19 Prevention for Nursing Home Management
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2020, 3-4 PM Central (and twice a month through January 2021)
This live Q&A series is open to clinical and administrative nursing home staff members and others completing the self-paced, on-demand CMS-CDC Fundamentals ofCOVID-19 Prevention for Nursing Home Management hosted on this website for 24/7 access. Feel free to submit your questions in advance to DVACSupport@thebizzellgroup.com . Questions that are not addressed during the live session will be answered through the QIOProgram.org FAQ page. Register for tomorrow’s Q&A, or for the complete series, here.
HHS Issues Guidance on Provider Relief Fund Reporting
HHS issued its long-awaited Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reporting Requirements Saturday, September 19, specifying the data that providers who received more than $10,000 in PRF payments will be required to submit as part of a post-payment reporting process. Providers should call their attention specifically to how HHS plans to calculate and limit the use of payments for lost revenues. Read the LeadingAge National summary.
LEADINGAGE NATIONAL UPDATE
Join Us Today for a National Day of Action
Month after month, aging services providers have continued to serve older adults without needed relief from our federal government. We need Congress to act for older adults before they leave Washington, DC. Today is our National Day of Action, a part of the “Act For Older Adults” campaign to rally Americans from all walks of life to add their voice to ours. Join us today by encouraging your staff, and residents to send emails or make phone calls asking for essential relief for aging services providers. This Action Alert gives you everything you need! Also spread the word in social media to inspire others to join the effort, using these pre-drafted posts on your own social media platforms.
Other Important Information from LeadingAge
