New Executive Orders and Orders from the Maryland Department of Health
As we shared earlier today, new Executive Orders from Governor Hogan were released today, along with updated orders from the Maryland Department of Health. Please note the extension of medical licenses until August 15, 2021. It is critical to have your teams files ASAP for licensure renewal; doing so online is preferred.
In addition, as we have been sharing, the amended nursing homes matters require nursing homes to register in ImmuNet as a COVID-19 provider by July 15, 2021. If you have questions on registering, the ImmuNet Help Desk email is mdh.mdimmunet@maryland.gov
EXECUTIVE ORDERS
- Expiration dates for all licenses, permits, and registrations issued by the Board of Nursing will extend to August 15, 2021
- Effective July 1, 2021, certain orders will end including the order mandating the wearing of face coverings
- Effective Aug 15, 2021, certain other orders will end
- Effective Aug 15, 2021, authority of the Comptroller to extend certain timelines ends
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ORDERS
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Adds provision that skilled nursing facilities register in ImmuNet as a COVID-19 provider by July 15, 2021
- Effective July 1, 2021, certain MDH orders will terminate including the order pertaining to face coverings
- Effective August 15, 2021, all existing COVID-19 MDH orders, guidance documents, and bulletins will terminate
- Effective December 31, 2021, certain MDH orders will terminate, including the Healthcare Matters order, the Nursing Home Matters order, and the Vaccination Matters order
- Continues requirement that each COVID-19 vaccine administered be reported within 24 hours of administration
- Continues provision to authorize local health officers to order quarantine and isolation of certain individuals
- Extends certain patient transfer items
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Free Counseling, Stress Management and Crisis Support for Long-term Care Staff
Counseling Stress Management and crisis support is available for staff at assisted living facilities, group homes, as well as nursing homes. The Maryland COVID-19 Crisis Support Program offers free, confidential counseling support to ALL employees of Maryland’s long-term health care facilities impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. Services are also available in Spanish. Learn more about receiving support services for yourself or your organization. Fill out this form or, for urgent requests, call 1-800-648-3001. For questions, email miemss.crisisresponse@maryland.gov.
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The 2021 HFAM Conference “Together We Re-Imagine” will be held in person October 4 – 7, 2021 at the Maryland Live Hotel and Casino in Hanover, Maryland. Hundreds of long-term care leaders will connect, share best practices and discuss actionable insights on how we can reflect, reform, rebuild, and revolutionize quality care. You and your teams will not want to miss this opportunity as we come together again.
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COVID-19 Resources
What you need to know.
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#Get Vaccinated
With support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the AHCA/NCAL Get Vaccinated campaign now has a dedicated website –getvaccinated.us – to help educate and encourage caregivers and staff at long-term care facilities to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
The website includes credible information from medical professionals, public health officials, and scientists to help answer common questions about the vaccines among staff members and other individuals.
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