KANSAS UPDATES

FEDERAL UPDATES

We are getting lots of questions about PPE use. On April 2, 2020 CMS released new guidance that addresses PPE use.  The current recommendations are quoted below.

“Long-term care facilities should ensure all staff are using appropriate PPE when they are interacting with patients and residents, to the extent PPE is available and per CDC guidance on conservation of PPE.

  • For the duration of the state of emergency in their State, all long-term care facility personnel should wear a facemask while they are in the facility.
  • Full PPE should be worn per CDC guidelines for the care of any resident with known or suspected COVID-19 per CDC guidance on conservation of PPE.
  • If COVID-19 transmission occurs in the facility, healthcare personnel should wear full PPE for the care of all residents irrespective of COVID-19 diagnosis or symptoms.
  • Patients and residents who must regularly leave the facility for care (e.g., hemodialysis patients) should wear facemasks when outside of their rooms.
  • When possible, all long-term care facility residents, whether they have COVID-19 symptoms or not, should cover their noses and mouths when staff are in their room. Residents can use tissues for this. They could also use cloth, non-medical masks when those are available. Residents should not use medical facemasks unless they are COVID-19-positive or assumed to be COVID-19-positive.” (CMS, April 2, 2020, p. 2)

LEADINGAGE UPDATES

RESOURCES

Reminder Resources for Members with Positive COVID-19 In Their Buildings

UPCOMING EDUCATION FROM LEADINGAGE KANSAS ON COVID-19

Don’t forget to join us next Friday at 10 AM for our weekly update webinar where we will have Charlotte Pineda from Congressman Marshall’s office providing a presentation on COVID-19 funding options. Register now.

Other Webinars

Don’t forget to visit our COVID-19 Resources
webpage at

www.leadingagekansas.org/covid19

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Nicole Schings is the Director of Member Services and Business Development. Nicole joined the association in 2018, and oversees our Member Services program, our Partnership and Associate Member relationships, and our online education system. A graduate of Washburn University, Nicole uses her 22 years of experience in the association world to enhance the support of our members, problem solve their issues and bring new partners into the LeadingAge Kansas family. Outside of work, Nicole is passionate about geocaching and moments spent with her dog, Blu. You can reach Nicole directly at 785.670.8048.