LeadingAge National Updates

The LeadingAge Knowledge Center LeadingAge continues to add content aimed at protecting mental health and well-being during the pandemic: Virtual training session will be held June 4 at 2:00 p.m. ET - Mental Wellbeing: Regaining Confidence and Control Additional (and free) QuickCasts offer on-demand, short-form learning opportunities: Managing Mental Health: Considerations in COVID-19 Boosting Your Resilience During Adversity Creating Calm: Simple Activities for Stressful Times Purposeful Reflection: Leading Through Uncertainty Supporting Social Connectedness through Technology Engagement in a Time of Quarantine Protecting the Mental Health of Workers. Advocacy Efforts/Regulatory Updates   HEROES Act Supports Nursing Homes; But More Is Needed To Support the Aging Services Field HHS Clarifies Provider Relief, While Heroes Act Adds New Funds and Parameters Read our media statement and more about how Congress Proposed Bill to Fund Internet, Service Coordination in Senior Housing Updated Infection Control Survey supplement tool - LeadingAge COVID-19 Survey Tool and Checklist reflects recent changes to the CMS Infection Control Survey Tool SBA and Housing Providers This is a reminder that the SBA has extended their safe harbor deadline to return PPP loans in “good faith.” The original May 7 th deadline was first extended to May 14 th , now to May 18 th . LeadingAge continues to urge the SBA to clarify loan program eligibility for non-profit housing providers. We are also advocating for more guidance from HUD on loan compatibility with HUD funds and regulatory agreements. See last FAQ item here for the safe harbor extension.

Federal Updates

CMS CMS updated the Frequently Asked Questions to Assist Medicare Providers. New material is found on page 40. 1135 waivers. Here’s an article on the new nursing home related 1135 blanket waivers.  CMS put out a reminder that nursing homes must begin reporting to CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) no later than May 17. FDA The FDA issued a news release on the possible accuracy concerns with the Abbott ID NOW Point-of-Care Test. The FDA issued an update to its guidance for pharmacy compounders that experience shortages of the personal protective equipment (PPE).   CDC Issues Health Advisory on Pediatric Condition Related to COVID-19: The CDC issued a health advisory on a COVID-19-associated multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children. Useful reminder/CDC guidance about employees returning to work - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/return-to-work.html; ISDH recommends suing this resource as your guide.

ISDH Updates

COVID-19 Toolkit for LTCFs (Updated 5/15/2020)

Total positive cases: 28,255 Total deaths: 1621 Total tested: 183,912

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