This afternoon – January 21, 2021 – President Joseph Biden held a press conference to announce the National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness. This is a 200-page document. Here’s a look at the Table of Contents: The President’s Executive Summary is as follows … “We can and will … Read More
[On-demand webinar] COVID-19 reporting: Curing the headache of compliance
COVID-19 reporting headaches are getting more painful. Is there a cure? The NHSN has rapidly expanded its reporting requirements for COVID-19 data, leaving skilled nursing providers with little to no support. With variant strains already being identified and a vaccine around the corner, the industry is bracing for more regulatory … Read More
Submit your PBJ data by Feb. 5 to enter to win!
Submit your PBJ data by Feb. 5 for a chance to win a $100 Target gift card Don’t forget: The upcoming PBJ deadline is Sunday, Feb. 14. The clock is ticking! Don’t wait until last minute to submit your PBJ files… it’s not worth risking an automatic one-star rating. Need … Read More
Connecting people with data
On January 15, 2021, CMS released a monthly update of data that provides a snapshot of the impact of COVID-19 on the Medicare population. The updated data show over 1.9 million COVID-19 cases among the Medicare population and over 493,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations. The updated snapshot covers the period from January … Read More
Conversation and action guide to support staff well-being and joy in work during and after the COVID-19 pandemic
“During the COVID-19 pandemic, health care leaders are working to support staff who are experiencing anxiety, stress, and intense demands. This guide — which builds on the IHI Framework for Improving Joy in Work — includes actionable ideas that leaders can quickly test during the coronavirus response, and which can build the longer-term … Read More