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From the FDA
FDA has issued a Letter to Health Care Providers which describes:
  • Changes to the FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization for respirators manufactured in China and removal of some of these respirators from the Appendix listing authorized respirators.
  • Considerations for health care organizations when using or purchasing respirators.
  • Actions the FDA has taken to help ensure the quality of respirators.
  • Instructions for reporting problems with respirators to the FDA.

Also From the FDA
FAQs on the EUAs for Non-NIOSH Approved Respirators During the COVID-19 Pandemic ; and an Emergency Use Authorization , with an updated appendix that lists the respirators that have been authorized for use in health care settings by health care providers (HCPs) to prevent exposure to SARS-CoV-2.
Recognizing Our Nurse - Hero!
LeadingAge Indiana is honored to represent our member-providers and proud of the work you do. As we continue to recognize the font-line heroes during this 2020 Nurses Week, we also want to give recognition to our own Nurse-hero, Becky Bartle. While she no longer works the front line, she works diligently on your behalf, providing guidance, assistance, support and understanding to hundreds of nurses around the state. Thank you, Becky for all you do!
ISDH Updates
ISDH Long Term Care Newsletter

  • CMS Update – QSO-20-29-NH Interim final Rule Updating Requirements for Notification of Confirmed and Suspected COVID-19 Cases Among Residents and Staff in Nursing Homes
  • CDC COVID-19 Prevention Messages: Mini Webinar Series for Long-Term Care Staff
  • Life Safety Code - COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers
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Total deaths: 1295
Total tested: 124,782
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