Nearly all Long-term Care Facilities in Indiana should be receiving a PPE kit between May 9-13 directly from FEMA. Each kit will contain various quantities of the following:
  • Standard Flat Surgical Masks
  • Powder-Free Nitrile Exam Gloves Non-Sterile (large)
  • Protective Safety Glasses/Goggles/face shield
  • Isolation Gown Level 1 (Disposable or Reusable)
From LeadingAge National
Federal Updates
From the Health Resources & Services Administration
  • The COVID-19 Uninsured Program Portal is NOW open. Providers who have conducted COVID-19 testing or provided treatment for uninsured individuals with COVID-19 on or after February 4, 2020 can begin the process to file claims for reimbursement for testing and treating the uninsured.
  • Providers can access the portal at coviduninsuredclaim.linkhealth.com
  • Frequently Asked Questions

From OSHA
  • OSHA Issues Additional Respirator Guidance (interim enforcement guidance) on reusing disposable N95 filtering face piece respirators (N95 FFRs) that have been decontaminated. 
 
From the FDA
  • The FDA issued a statement on the availability of alcohol-based hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • After receiving questions and concerns about the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for face masks posted on April 18, 2020, the FDA updated and re-issued the EUA.
ISDH Updates
IMPORTANT UPDATES FROM ISDH

ISDH Reminds All Long-Term Care Communities that they are expected to track PPE shortages, and other critical information using the EMResource tool . If you have not already done so, please complete the sign on process as soon as you are able:
Questions – contact: Chris Gilbert ( chgilbert@isdh.in.gov ; Division of Emergency Preparedness, Indiana State Department of Health; 317-439-9731 cell)
 
Reminder ISDH invites all LTC members to participate in a standing call every Thursday from Noon-1:00 Eastern to address successes and challenges, and to share information directly with staff from ISDH .  This is an opportunity for providers to express concern and ask questions directly to ISDH officials. Participation is greatly encouraged . 
 
(PLEASE try to listen via your computer speakers as phone lines maybe limited)
Or dial 888-392-4560, code 73760#
Total positive cases: 16,588
Total deaths: 901
Total tested: 87,181
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