COVID-19 UPDATE #201
November 1, 2021
ADMISSIONS INCENTIVE FOR HOSPITAL DISCHARGES TO ASSISTED LIVING CENTERS IS EXTENDED
In an amended Dear Administrator letter from August 9, 2021, now dated October 29, 2021, assisted living providers are informed that the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Home and Community Services (HCS) Division received approval to extend the incentives to assisted living centers that accept new resident admissions from acute hospitals through December 31, 2021. The criteria for the new admissions remains the same.
CDC TO HOST WEBINAR TO REVIEW RECENT UPDATES TO NHSN FOR SKILLED NURSING PROVIDERS
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will host a webinar tomorrow, November 2, 2021, at 11:30 AM PST, to review recent updates to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) weekly COVID-19 vaccination data reporting modules. This webinar will focus on addressing some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) from facilities, reviewing data entry issues, and highlighting helpful training materials and resources.
 
Join the listen-only webinar to hear comprehensive responses to your FAQs based on the updates made to these modules. Please click here to register in advance for FAQs for NHSN users that report weekly COVID-19 Vaccination Data for Long-term Care Facilities. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
WHCA continues to post resources and information as it becomes available on our website. If you have questions or need additional information, please call the WHCA office at (800) 562-6170.