2019 Novel Coronavirus Update #7

AMDA Guidance, AHCA Webinar, Upcoming Provider Call
Yesterday, AMDA released Guidance on COVID-19 in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Settings . We urge members to view this guidance and continue to implement and assess your infection control procedures.
Prudent providers across all healthcare settings continue to review, state guidance, and operational plans for infection control and best practices for care, food, power, medication and additional needs of residents, patients and staff. As the outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) further develops, we can expect additional federal and state guidance.
HFAM, MHA, and UMMS Call - Friday, March 6th at 3:00 PM

Along with the Maryland Hospital Association (MHA) and the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), we will be hosting a call for all hospitals and post-acute/long-term care providers. The call will take place this Friday, March 6th at 3:00 PM EST.

Be on the lookout for more information to be provided in advance of this call.
AHCA/NCAL Webinar Today at 4:00 PM

Along with the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), we remain engaged in monitoring the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV).  Click here to read AHCA's most recent alert.

AHCA/NCAL will host a COVID-19 webinar for all long term care providers today, Tuesday, March 3 at 4 pm ET . In the interest of public health, this webinar is open to all long term care providers, including members and non-members of AHCA/NCAL. The webinar will include an update from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officials and AHCA/NCAL staff.

You and your team can join the webinar here . 

Follow the instructions below 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to join the web portion as well as the phone based audio. 

  • Direct your web browser to the following URL: http://eventcenter.commpartners.com/se/Rd/Mt.aspx?694884  
  • Please enter your display name, email address, number of people sitting in with you and press "Enter Meeting." 
  • You will listen to the program via streaming audio, or through your computer speakers. If the presentation cuts out, please refresh your screen by pressing F5 or CommandR for a MAC.  

If you need technical assistance send a message in the chat or send an email to: ahca@commpartners.com . 
IMPORTANT REMINDER: OHCQ SURVEY

Please remember to complete OHCQ's " Nursing Home Emergency Preparedness Inventory " as soon as possible. It is important for preparation, should the coronavirus become a public health challenge in Maryland.

Note: There are still currently zero confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Maryland.
HFAM continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation with our state and national partners and will keep members informed. Additional information for healthcare professionals can be found on the CDC  and on the MDH websites.