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From LeadingAge

New PPP Rules Provides Updates on Loan Forgiveness Processes HHS Clarifies Provider Relief Medicaid Distribution Application Items GAO: 29% Older Adult Renters Severely Cost Burdened CMS Announces Changes to 5-Star Rating System; End of Staffing Submission Waiver Life Safety Experts On 1135 Waivers Compliance for Nursing Homes Complete  timeline of insights, tools, and useful links is available here

From ISDH

ISDH Long Term Care Newsletter - Issue 2020-47 06/27/2020 QSO 20-34-NH Changes to Staffing Information and Quality Measures Posted on the Nursing Home Compare Website and Five Star Quality Rating System due to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Mandatory Employee Testing – Make Up Locations COVID-19 Probari Information Long Term Care Frontline Staff Training Webinar Series MAIA- Mid-America Institute on Aging and Wellness Virtual Webinars   Below is a list of recent publications that members might find helpful: COVID-19 Guidance for Wearing Face-Coverings in Public (updated 6/26/20) Guidance on Essential Errands (CDC) (updated 6/15/20) LUNA Resources COVID-19 Multilingual Resources (updated 4/01/20) Parents FAQ (updated 6/27/20) COVID-19 Home Cleaning Guidance (updated 6/27/20) COVID-19 Guidance for Pregnant and Postpartum Women (updated 6/18/20) Frequently Asked Questions (updated 6/26/2020) Guidance for Amish Communities (updated 6/27/20) Mental health considerations during the COVID-19 outbreak (updated 6/26/20) Food Safety Guidance (English) (Spanish) (updated 6/26/20) Recommendations for Election Polling Locations (updated 6/27/20)

Total positive cases: 44,930 Total deaths: 2427 Total tested: 470,535

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