Coronavirus

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The COVID-19 pandemic took an enormous toll on the long term care community. But thanks to lifesaving vaccines, therapeutic treatments, and our dedicated providers, we are better able to manage COVID to help protect our residents and staff. AHCA/NCAL continues to work with the federal government and public health officials to assist long term care providers with guidance and resources to curb the spread of COVID-19. ​


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How You Can Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19​​

 Providers
Please note tha​t skilled nursing providers should consult the guidance put forth by CMS and the CDC, and assisted living communities should consult CDC guidance. Providers should also check their local and state health departments for updates and potentially stricter guidance, but these are general, national prevention and containment tips:
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Infection Control: Maintain i​nfection control policies and procedures as recommended by CDC.
 
Staff: Stay up to date on your COVID vaccinations! Regularly wash your hands and use PPE where appropriate. Stay home if you're sick.​ ​
 
Monitor: Keep an eye on rates of COVID in your surrounding community to determine the appropriate procedures for testing, PPE use, visitations, and other infection control measures.
 
PPE: Review federal, state and CDC guidance on appropriate use of masks, gowns, gloves, etc.​
 
Communicate: Report suspected or confirmed cases to public health officials. Keep residents, families and staff informed.
 
Engagement: Follow government guidelines for safe in-person visitations.


If a staff member shows symptoms of COVID-19: Have them go home immediately. 

If a resident shows symptoms of ​COVID-19​: Implement precautions based off CDC guidance, and contact the local health department. ​​

 Families

Coronavirus (COVID-19) poses a serious threat to older adults (especially 80 years old and older) and those with underlying health conditions. But thanks to vaccines, treatments, infection control procedures, and less severe strains of the virus, we are better able to manage COVID-19.

Here's how you can help: 

  • Stay in Touch: Make sure your loved one's facility has your emergency contact information. The facility may need to communicate with you about any developments regarding your loved one or about the facility as a whole.
    • Many long term care facilities are only permitted to share information about a resident to a designated health representative. Work together as a family unit to share information to keep everyone informed.​

  • Visiting the Facility: When visiting your loved one, coordinate with the staff ahead of time. 
    • Upon arrival, they may ask you some questions, take your temperature, have you take a COVID test, and/or make sure you're wearing proper protective equipment (like a mask) when you arrive. This is to make sure you do not pose as a potential risk to residents and staff.  
    • If you are asked to not enter the building, please understand this is for the safety of your loved one and everyone else in the building. Nursing homes and assisted living communities are following direction from the government to prevent the spread of this virus.
    • Please wash your hands or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer immediately upon entering and throughout your visit. Wear a mask and any other protective equipment as directed by the facility.

  • #GetVaccinated: Do your part to help slow the spread of COVID-19. High community spread is linked to outbreaks in nursing homes. Stay up to date on your COVID vaccinations. ​

 Residents
​Coronavirus (COVID-19) poses a serious threat to older adults (especially 80 years old and older) and those with underlying health conditions. But thanks to vaccines, treatments, infection control procedures, and less severe strains of the virus, we are better able to manage COVID-19.   

Here's how you can help reduce your risk: 

  • #GetVaccinated: Stay up to date on your COVID vaccinations. Your facility can provide more specific information about how they can help you get vaccinated. 
  • Take Precautions: Follow everyday preventive actions such as: 
    • Washing your hands or using alcohol-based hand sanitizers 
    • Covering your cough and sneezes 
    • Wearing a mask over your nose and mouth, when necessary  
  • Symptoms? Alert Staff: If you begin to experience difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell, tell a staff member immediately.​

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Honoring Infection Prevention Champions in Long Term Carehttps://www.ahcancal.org/News-and-Communications/Blog/Pages/Honoring-Infection-Prevention-Champions-in-Long-Term-Care-.aspxHonoring Infection Prevention Champions in Long Term Care10/1/2024 4:00:00 AM​<span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">​​Infection prevention is a cornerstone of safe and effective long term care. Preventing infections not only protects residents but also ensures a healthier environment for staff and visitors. It requires constant vigilance, dedication, and innovation. The professionals featured in our National Infection Prevention Forum (NIPF) video series embody these qualities, making a profound impact on the health and well-being of those in their care. Throughout October, we’re sharing their stories to highlight their commitment and inspire others in the field.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span><br><br><div><span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>Me</strong></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11pt;"><strong>et Our Champions:</strong></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></span></div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0" style="font-size:11pt;"><strong>1. Kristen Nagel:</strong></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11pt;"> Clinical Coordinator and Infection Preventionist at Regional West Health Services. Kristen shares her dedication to implementing effective infection prevention practices. </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11pt;">Watch Kristen’s story </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-fxa5DvmiY&list=PLIIq9hl2n2Ls8I6gAjsIcakclhkSCyC_i" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" style="font-size:11pt;"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">here</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11pt;">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></div><div><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-size:11pt;"><br></span></div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0"><strong>2. Anna Fisher:</strong></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> Nurse at Hillcrest Health Systems. Anna discusses her approach to preventing infections and protecting residents. </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Learn from Anna </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2XOWsc3zFM&list=PLIIq9hl2n2Ls8I6gAjsIcakclhkSCyC_i&index=2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">here</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></div><div><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0"><br></span></div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0"><strong>3. Dan Schock:</strong></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> Infection Preventionist at Vetter Health Services. Dan shares his proactive strategies to minimize risks and safeguard residents. </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Discover Dan’s insights </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIwTuYdhYH8&list=PLIIq9hl2n2Ls8I6gAjsIcakclhkSCyC_i&index=3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">here</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></div><div><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"><br></span></div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0"><strong>4. Lupe Lopez:</strong></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> Supervisor of Environmental Services and Laundry at Heritage Estates. Lupe highlights the crucial role her team plays in maintaining a safe environment. </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Explore Lupe’s role </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRdwemgnXrY&list=PLIIq9hl2n2Ls8I6gAjsIcakclhkSCyC_i&index=4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">here</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></div><div><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"><br></span></div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0"><strong>5. Monica Fercovic:</strong></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> Director of Environmental Services and Laundry at Forest Hills of DC. Monica explains how her team’s focus on cleanliness helps minimize infection risks.</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Watch Monica’s story </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ffucUadlp4&list=PLIIq9hl2n2Ls8I6gAjsIcakclhkSCyC_i&index=6" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">here</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></div><div><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"><br></span></div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0"><strong>6. Ganiat Yusuf:</strong></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> Director of Nursing at Forest Hills of DC. Ganiat shares her leadership approach to setting infection control standards and inspiring her team.</span> <br><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Learn from Ganiat </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stiBdOxnhcc&list=PLIIq9hl2n2Ls8I6gAjsIcakclhkSCyC_i&index=7" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">here</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></div><div><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0"><br></span></div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0"><strong>7. Tina Sandri:</strong></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> CEO of Forest Hills of DC. Tina discusses how her leadership and strategic initiatives have strengthened infection prevention measures and improved resident outcomes. </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Gain insights from Tina </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgCb1G66kvU&list=PLIIq9hl2n2Ls8I6gAjsIcakclhkSCyC_i&index=5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">here</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></div><div><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"><br></span></div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">These stories demonstrate the critical role of infection prevention in protecting the most vulnerable. By showcasing the efforts of these dedicated professionals, we hope to raise awareness and encourage a culture of safety in all long term care facilities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></div><div><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"><br></span></div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0"><strong>Join Us </strong></span><strong class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0"> </strong><br><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Watch these inspiring videos, share them with your networks, and help us spread the word about the importance of infection prevention in long term care. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></div><div><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"><br></span></div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">If you’re passionate about infection prevention and want to make a difference, consider joining the National Infection Prevention Forum. Become part of a community dedicated to advancing best practices, sharing knowledge, and improving the quality of care for everyone.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></div><div><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span><a href="/Quality/Pages/NIPF.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" style="text-decoration:underline;"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink"><strong>JOIN THE NIPF</strong></span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="text-decoration:underline;"></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":2,"335551620":2,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="text-decoration:underline;"> </span></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":2,"335551620":2,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="text-decoration:underline;">​​<br></span></div><div style="text-align:center;text-decoration:underline;"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-fxa5DvmiY&list=PLIIq9hl2n2Ls8I6gAjsIcakclhkSCyC_i" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink"><strong>EXPLORE NIPF STORIES IN LTC</strong></span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":2,"335551620":2,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> ​</span></div><div style="text-align:center;text-decoration:underline;"><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":2,"335551620":2,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"><br></span></div><div style="text-align:center;text-decoration:underline;"><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":2,"335551620":2,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"><a href="/Quality/Pages/GetVaccinated.aspx" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"><strong>Visit </strong></span><strong>#GetVaccinated​</strong><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"><strong> for Additional Resources</strong></span></a><br></span></div>
New NHSN LTCF Respiratory Pathogens & Vaccination Module is Livehttps://www.ahcancal.org/News-and-Communications/Blog/Pages/New-NHSN-LTCF-Respiratory-Pathogens-and-Vaccination-Module-is-Live-.aspxNew NHSN LTCF Respiratory Pathogens & Vaccination Module is Live10/1/2024 4:00:00 AM<p>​<span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11pt;">​NHSN’s simplified </span><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/ltc/covid19/index.html?ACSTrackingID=USCDC_2137-DM115664&ACSTrackingLabel=LTCF%20October%202023%20Pre-Release%20Updates&deliveryName=USCDC_2137-DM115664" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" style="font-size:11pt;"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">LTCF Respiratory Pathogens & Vaccination Module</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11pt;"> is live. The prior six forms for reporting have decreased to two (2) forms with the new module. Individuals are now considered up to date for their COVID-19 vaccine if they have received a single dose of the 2024-2025 updated COVID-19 vaccine. If you missed the NHSN team’s prior education session, do not worry as additional sessions are scheduled. You may see the full listing of sessions, including registration links in our </span><a href="/News-and-Communications/Blog/Pages/Preparing-for-NHSN-Changes-to-COVID-19-Reporting-Starting-Q4-2024.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" style="font-size:11pt;"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">blog post</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11pt;"> on September 24</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11pt;"><span data-fontsize="11">th</span></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11pt;">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></p><div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong><br></strong></span></div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>Up to Date Definition Changes for COVID-19</strong></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></div><div><ul role="list"><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Beginning </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>September 30, 2024</strong></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">, individuals are considered </span><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/pdfs/ltc/UpToDateGuidance_Quarter4of2024_508.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">up to date</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> (question 2a) if they have </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>received a dose of the 2024-2025 updated COVID-19 vaccine</strong></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list"><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Note: For questions about cases and up to date status (question 3a) as well as hospitalizations and up to date status (question 4a), residents would need to receive the vaccine 14 days or more before the positive test to be included. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list"><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Under the new recommendations, </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>most individuals will not be up to date with COVID-19 vaccines until they receive the 2024-2025 updated COVID-19 vaccine</strong></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list"><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Facilities should report </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>zero (0)</strong></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> up to date until individuals receive the 2024-2025 updated COVID-19 vaccine. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list"><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">The surveillance definition of up to date for each quarter can be found here: </span><a href="https://t.emailupdates.cdc.gov/r/?id=h917cc176%2c1d2338df%2c1d238a2e&e=QUNTVHJhY2tpbmdJRD1VU0NEQ18yMTQ0LURNMTM3NDI3JkFDU1RyYWNraW5nTGFiZWw9S2V5JTIwUG9pbnRzJTIwZnJvbSUyMFdlYmluYXIlMjBvbiUyME5IU04lMjBSZXNwaXJhdG9yeSUyMFBhdGhvZ2VucyUyMGFuZCUyMFZhY2NpbmF0aW9uJTIwVXBkYXRlcyUyMGZvciUyMExvbmctdGVybSUyMENhcmUlMjBGYWNpbGl0aWVz&s=JKi7XV8VeGFm7APIHE5tvyfV95WXbpbMhH9hD6NB2wQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Understanding Key Terms and Up to Date Vaccination (cdc.gov)</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li></ul></div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong><br></strong></span></div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>New Combined Respiratory Pathogens </strong></span><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/pdfs/ltc/RPV-Resident-Summary-Guidance-Doc_508c.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink"><strong>Module</strong></span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>/</strong></span><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/pdfs/ltc/57.218-Vax.LTC_.Combined-Resident.Form508.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink"><strong>Form</strong></span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong> for Residents</strong></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></div><div><ul role="list"><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>Beginning September 30, 2024, facilities will report Respiratory Pathogen vaccination, case, and hospitalization data on a newly combined reporting module/form. </strong></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list"><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">COVID-19 vaccination, case, and hospitalization reporting are required </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><em>while flu and RSV reporting remain optional</em></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><em>. </em></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list"><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Facilities that choose not to collect and report Influenza and RSV vaccination, case, or hospitalization data should leave the fields </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">blank</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> on the combined form. Please </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>do not</strong></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> enter zero (0) if you are not collecting and reporting these data. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list"><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Users will continue to report </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>cumulative</strong></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> vaccination coverage, meaning the number of individuals who ever received a certain vaccine. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list"><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Users will continue to report </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">new</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> cases and hospitalizations that occurred during the week of data collection. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list"><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Facilities will no longer be able to enter data for dates after September 30, 2024 into the COVID-19/Respiratory Pathogens Surveillance Pathways. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li></ul></div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong><br></strong></span></div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>Weekly Reporting</strong></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Users should report data for the week corresponding to the reporting week on the calendar view. For example, to report data for the week of 9/30/2024 – 10/6/2024, select the reporting week labeled 9/30/2024 – 10/6/2024. This reporting would include all new cases and hospitalizations that occurred during the reporting week, and the vaccination status of all residents in the facility that week.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span> <br><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">The old forms will still be available to report data for weeks before September 30, 2024. For example, facilities can report data for the week of 9/23/2024 -9/29/2024 using the old forms on 9/30/24. In other words, when you log into the application on 9/30/2024, you can select the reporting week of 9/23/2024 – 9/29/2024 and report data for that week using the previous (old) forms. The prior forms will not be available to use for reporting weeks after September 30, 2024.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></div><div><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"><br></span></div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>Person-level Reporting</strong></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Facilities are still able to report COVID-19 vaccination data using the person-level form. Please attend our person-level webinars on October 2nd and 16th for detailed information on updates. Both dates will cover the same information. Registration details are below. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></div><div><br><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>Register in advance for this webinar:</strong></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></div></div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span><a href="https://t.emailupdates.cdc.gov/r/?id=h917cc176%2c1d2338df%2c1d238b9a&e=QUNTVHJhY2tpbmdJRD1VU0NEQ18yMTQ0LURNMTM3NDI3JkFDU1RyYWNraW5nTGFiZWw9S2V5JTIwUG9pbnRzJTIwZnJvbSUyMFdlYmluYXIlMjBvbiUyME5IU04lMjBSZXNwaXJhdG9yeSUyMFBhdGhvZ2VucyUyMGFuZCUyMFZhY2NpbmF0aW9uJTIwVXBkYXRlcyUyMGZvciUyMExvbmctdGVybSUyMENhcmUlMjBGYWNpbGl0aWVz&s=U3U4AG845T7QJS6nxy8dDZORmbGTqmuvASuJnBPKInc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">https://cdc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_zDL7rE6gSb2ESacv2bxvYA</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>Questions</strong></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></div><div><p class="Paragraph SCXW188961058 BCX0" style="margin-bottom:10.6667px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span>​Please use NHSN-ServiceNow to ​submit questions to the NHSN Help Desk. The new portal can be accessed <a href="https://t.emailupdates.cdc.gov/r/?id=h917cc176%2c1d2338df%2c1d238b9b&e=QUNTVHJhY2tpbmdJRD1VU0NEQ18yMTQ0LURNMTM3NDI3JkFDU1RyYWNraW5nTGFiZWw9S2V5JTIwUG9pbnRzJTIwZnJvbSUyMFdlYmluYXIlMjBvbiUyME5IU04lMjBSZXNwaXJhdG9yeSUyMFBhdGhvZ2VucyUyMGFuZCUyMFZhY2NpbmF0aW9uJTIwVXBkYXRlcyUyMGZvciUyMExvbmctdGVybSUyMENhcmUlMjBGYWNpbGl0aWVz&s=7QVMEiybNFRSp1PigfBjxsbmNPyM2pRHUnnnQtP6mSY" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" target="_blank">here</a> and should be used in place of <a href="mailto:nhsn@cdc.gov" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" target="_blank">nhsn@cdc.gov</a>, <a href="mailto:nhsntrain@cdc.gov" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" target="_blank">nhsntrain@cdc.gov​</a>, and <a href="mailto:nhsndua@cdc.gov" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" target="_blank">nhsndua@cdc.gov</a>. ServiceNow will help the NHSN team respond to your questions faster. Users will be authenticated using CDC’s Secure Access Management Services (SAMS), the same way you access NHSN. If you do not have a SAMS login, or are unable to access ServiceNow, you can still e-mail the NHSN Help Desk at <a href="mailto:nhsn@cdc.gov" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" target="_blank">nhsn@cdc.gov​</a>.​<br><span style="background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;font-size:11pt;"><br></span></p><p class="Paragraph SCXW188961058 BCX0" style="margin-bottom:10.6667px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;font-size:11pt;"><a href="/Quality/Pages/GetVaccinated.aspx" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" target="_blank" style="font-size:11pt;background-color:transparent;">#GetVaccinated</a></span></p><p class="Paragraph SCXW188961058 BCX0" style="margin-bottom:10.6667px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;font-size:11pt;">Resources on vaccine uptake, administration, and billing are available on </span><span style="background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;font-size:11pt;">AHCA/NCAL's #GetVaccinated </span><a href="/Quality/Pages/GetVaccinated.aspx" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" target="_blank" style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;">website</a>!<br></p></div>NHSN’s simplified LTCF Respiratory Pathogens & Vaccination Module is live. The prior six forms for reporting have decreased to two forms with the new module.
Preparing for NHSN Changes to COVID-19 Reporting Starting Q4 2024https://www.ahcancal.org/News-and-Communications/Blog/Pages/Preparing-for-NHSN-Changes-to-COVID-19-Reporting-Starting-Q4-2024.aspxPreparing for NHSN Changes to COVID-19 Reporting Starting Q4 20249/24/2024 4:00:00 AMThe National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Vaccination and long term care team will host a series of webinars to review important changes to the surveillance definition of "up to date" with COVID-19 vaccines, and the new, combined respiratory pathogen vaccination, case, and hospitalization form for long-term care residents.<div><br>These changes will take effect during the first week of reporting for Quarter 4 of 2024 (September 30, 2024 – October 6, 2024). Registration information for the webinars is provided below. Please note that all sessions will cover the same content.<br><br><strong>Up-to-Date Definition Changes for COVID-19 Vaccination Reporting</strong></div><div><br>Effective September 30, 2024, an individual will be considered "up to date" if they have received a single dose of the 2024-2025 updated COVID-19 vaccine.<br><br>Under the new recommendations, most individuals will not be considered up to date until they receive the 2024-2025 updated COVID-19 vaccine. Facilities should report zero (0) individuals as up to date until this vaccine is administered.<br><br>You can find updates to the surveillance definition for each quarter here:<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" target="_blank"> Understanding Key Terms and Up to Date Vaccination (cdc.gov)</a>.<br><br>Resources on vaccine uptake, administration, and billing are available on AHCA/NCAL's <a href="/Quality/Pages/GetVaccinated.aspx" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" target="_blank">#GetVaccinated website</a>.<br><br><strong>New Combined Respiratory Pathogen Reporting Form for Residents</strong></div><div><br>Starting September 30, 2024, facilities will need to report respiratory pathogen vaccination, case, and hospitalization data using a newly combined reporting form. The existing Pathway Data Reporting form for positive COVID-19, influenza, and RSV cases will be retired and archived.<br><br>COVID-19 vaccination, case, and hospitalization reporting are mandatory, while flu and RSV reporting remain optional.<br><br><strong>Webinar Dates and Registration</strong><br><br><strong>Topic</strong>: LTCF Respiratory Pathogens Module: Updates to Resident Data Collection Form and Up to Date Definition for Weekly COVID-19 Vaccination Data Reporting for Healthcare Personnel and Residents<br><br><ul><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">When: September 24, 2024, at 1:00 PM ET (Initial Webinar)<a href="https://cdc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_iGDEZDj5S1ymG4J9cfiK_A" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" target="_blank"> Register in advance for this webinar.</a></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">When: October 1, 2024, at 1:00 PM ET (Webinar Replay)<a href="https://cdc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_QU63La9WRb2D1OqZmimYtA" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" target="_blank"> Register in advance for this webinar.</a></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">When: October 9, 2024, at 1:00 PM ET (Webinar Replay)<a href="https://cdc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_Ed-FwIvxSYCawvm5qGxL_Q" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" target="_blank"> Register in advance for this webinar.</a></li></ul><strong>Topic:</strong> NHSN Person-Level Vaccination Forms: Quarter 4 2024 Updates for Long-Term Care Facilities<br><br><ul><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">When: October 2, 2024, at 1:00 PM ET<br><a href="https://cdc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_0WN7oGo7T1W55nycjDwx1Q" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" target="_blank">Register in advance for this webinar.</a></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">When: October 16, 2024, at 1:00 PM ET (Webinar Replay)<br><a href="https://cdc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_zDL7rE6gSb2ESacv2bxvYA" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" target="_blank">Register in advance for this webinar.</a></li></ul>After registering for any of the webinars, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join.<br><br><strong>Submitting Questions</strong><br><br>Please use NHSN-ServiceNow to submit questions to the NHSN Help Desk. The new portal, accessible<a href="https://sams.cdc.gov/" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" target="_blank"> here</a>, should be used in place of <a href="mailto:%20nhsn@cdc.gov" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" target="_blank">nhsn@cdc.gov</a>, <a href="mailto:%20nhsntrain@cdc.gov" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" target="_blank">nhsntrain@cdc.gov</a>, and <a href="mailto:%20nhsndua@cdc.gov" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" target="_blank">nhsndua@cdc.gov</a>. ServiceNow will help the NHSN team respond to your questions more quickly. Users will be authenticated using CDC’s Secure Access Management Services (SAMS), the same way you access NHSN.<br><br>If you do not have a SAMS login or are unable to access ServiceNow, you can still email the NHSN Help Desk at <a href="mailto:nhsn@cdc.gov" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" target="_blank">nhsn@cdc.gov</a>.<br><br></div>
Billing Information for Updated COVID-19 Vaccines for 2024–2025 Seasonhttps://www.ahcancal.org/News-and-Communications/Blog/Pages/Billing-Information-for-Updated-COVID-19-Vaccines-for-20242025-Season.aspxBilling Information for Updated COVID-19 Vaccines for 2024–2025 Season9/17/2024 4:00:00 AM<p></p><div>Recently, AHCA/NCAL provided information about <a href="/News-and-Communications/Blog/Pages/Newly-Approved-COVID-19-Vaccines---What-Long-Term-Care-Providers-Need-to-Know-.aspx" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" target="_blank">Newly Approved COVID-19 Vaccines: What Long Term Care Providers Need to Know</a>, including links to important clinical and consumer education resources. </div><div><br></div><div>This week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the following <a href="https://www.cms.gov/training-education/medicare-learning-network/newsletter/2024-09-12-mlnc#_Toc176869499" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" target="_blank">Medicare billing guidance</a> regarding the FDA-approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2024–2025 season: </div><div><br></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-and-authorizes-updated-mrna-covid-19-vaccines-better-protect-against-currently" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" target="_blank">mRNA vaccines made by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna</a> on August 22, 2024  </li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><a href="https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-authorizes-updated-novavax-covid-19-vaccine-better-protect-against-currently-circulating" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" target="_blank">Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted</a> on August 30, 2024  </span></li></ul></div><div><br></div><div>These vaccines target currently circulating variants and provide better protection against serious consequences of COVID-19, including hospitalization and death: <br></div><div><br></div><div><ul><li>The <a href="https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/coronavirus-covid-19-cber-regulated-biologics/pfizer-biontech-covid-19-vaccine" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" target="_blank">Pfizer-BioNTech</a> and <a href="https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/coronavirus-covid-19-cber-regulated-biologics/moderna-covid-19-vaccine" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" target="_blank">Moderna</a> COVID-19 vaccines include a monovalent (single) component that corresponds to the Omicron variant KP.2 strain of SARS-CoV-2. </li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;">The <a href="https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/coronavirus-covid-19-cber-regulated-biologics/novavax-covid-19-vaccine-adjuvanted" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" target="_blank">Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted</a>, includes a monovalent (single) component that corresponds to the Omicron variant JN.1 strain of SARS-CoV-2. </span></li></ul></div><div><br></div><div>CMS has updated COVID-19 <a href="https://www.cms.gov/medicare/payment/fee-for-service-providers/part-b-drugs/average-drug-sales-price/vaccine-pricing" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" target="_blank">vaccine pricing</a> for the 2024–2025 season: </div><div><br></div><div><ul><li><strong>CPT codes</strong> 91318–91322, effective August 22, 2024 (Note: no change to payment allowances from last season for 91318–91319) </li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><strong>CPT code</strong> 91304, effective August 30, 2024 </span></li></ul></div><div><br></div><div>Use <strong>CPT code</strong> 90480 to bill for the administration of the vaccine. </div><div><br></div><div>Visit the <a href="https://www.cms.gov/covidvax-provider" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" target="_blank">COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Toolkit</a> for more information. <em>Note: You may need to refresh your browser if you recently visited this webpage. </em></div><div><br></div><div>Visit <a href="/Quality/Pages/GetVaccinated.aspx" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" target="_blank">#GetVaccinated​</a> for additional resources. <br></div><p>​</p>Recently, AHCA/NCAL provided information about Newly Approved COVID-19 Vaccines: What Long Term Care Providers Need to Know, including links to important clinical and consumer education resources.

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