VHCA-VCAL has complied a roundup of information and resources related to the coronavirus / COVID-19 to help long term care providers prevent the spread of the disease. We encourage you to bookmark this page for easy access to information from our state and federal health care partners.
July 2022 June 2022
- VHCA-VCAL | Corrected Links – TNA2CNA Update (June 30, 2022)
- VHCA-VCAL | TNA2CNA Update, No TNA Left Behind, and LTSS Lunch & Learns (June 29, 2022)
- VHCA-VCAL | New Medicaid Bulletins on LTSS Screening (June 15, 2022)
- VHCA-VCAL | VPB Updates, In-Service Training Waiver Info, and Emergency Prep QSO Memo (June 10, 2022)
- VHCA-VCAL | NHSN Reminder and Webinars (May 13, 2022)
- VHCA-VCAL | Opportunity for ALFs for Provider Relief Funds – May 9 Deadline (May 6, 2022)
- VHCA-VCAL | CMS-CDC Webinars/Calls Wednesday & Thursday (April 26, 2022)
- VHCA-VCAL | Next Steps for Facilities Using 1135 Waiver for Nurse Aid Training and Certification (April 8, 2022)
- VHCA-VCAL | VDH Therapeutics Webinar April 13 & AHCA Payment Rule Webinar April 14 (April 12, 2022)
- VHCA-VCAL | EO 16 Expires Today – Impact on LTSS Screening and Use of Out-of-State Licensees (March 22, 2022)
- VHCA-VCAL | Recall of Certain Celltrion Antigen Tests, Testing Reminders, Vax Education, and Repeal of DOLI FPS (March 21, 2022)
- VHCA-VCAL | Revised QSO Memos on Testing and Visitation, VDH COVID Update (March 11, 2022)
- VHCA-VCAL | CDC’s COVID-19 Community Level Prevention Measure Recommendations Do Not Apply to Health Care Settings or Visitors (February 28, 2022)
- VHCA-VCAL | Guidance Additional Precautions for Unvaccinated Staff, Sourcing Testing Supplies, & VDH Update (February 11, 2022)
- VHCA-VCAL | Recording of Today’s Lunch & Learn and Follow Up Info (February 4, 2022)
- VHCA-VCAL | Today @ Noon: Lunch & Learn on Survey Compliance for the Vax Mandate (February 3, 2022)
- VHCA-VCAL | National NH Stakeholder Call, Friday Lunch & Learn, and More (February 1, 2022)
- VHCA-VCAL | Updated Survey Resources, 2/4 Lunch & Learn, and Nurse Aide Info (January 28, 2022)
- VHCA-VCAL | PHE Extended, Contact Your Legislator about Staffing Mandates (January 15, 2022)
- VHCA-VCAL | VDH COVID-19 Antigen Testing Supply Resource & Reminder about DSS Survey ) (January 11, 2022)
- VHCA-VCAL | Executive Order with Staffing Flexibilities, QSO Memo on Five-Star, & OSHA Vax and Testing Standard In Effect (January 10, 2022)
- VHCA-VCAL | VDH FAQs Healthcare Isolation and Quarantine Guidance + Resources for LTCFs (January 7, 2022)
- VHCA-VCAL | RSVP by 5pm for CMC/CDC Call & Other Reminders (January 5, 2022)
- VHCA-VCAL | VDH Q&As on CDC Isolation and Quarantine Guidance (December 30, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | CDC Updates Return to Work Criteria (December 27, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | CMS Issues New Visitation FAQs, VDH Update on COVID-19 Testing Kits (December 23, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | Hold Vaccine Booster Clinics, HHS Town Hall Tuesday at 4 pm, & Latest VDH Update (December 20, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | DMAS LTSS Webinar at 3:30, Updates from HRSA (December 14, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | OLC Update, Vax Mandate Office Hours, and Job Board Posting Opportunities (December 8, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Staff on Hold Nationwide (December 1, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | Preparing for the Vax Mandate, 1135 Waiver News, & Telehealth Survey (November 29, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | CMS Vaccine Mandate Updates and Upcoming Webinars (November 23, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | Survey on Telehealth, Vax Mandate Exemptions Webinar, & PRF Update (November 19, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | Revised QSO Memos on Visitation and Surveys, Template for Vax Mandate Policy (November 15, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | CMS and OSHA Vaccine Mandates, 1:30 Webinar Today, & LTSS Screening Manual Update (November 5, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | Nov. 4 VDH Webinar on mAb Therapy, Updated EEOC Guidance on Vaccine Mandates (November 1, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | Latest Info on COVID-19 Boosters and Fire Safety Evaluation System Waiver (October 25, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | VDH Has BinaxNOW Test Cards, HRSA Extends PRF Application Window and Provides CHOW Guidance (October 26, 2021)
- Updated CDC Infection Prevention & Control Guidance (September 10, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | Biden Adminstration Vaccine Mandate & Post-Vax Outbreak Reporting Form (September 10, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | VDH Vaccine Access Survey for Boosters and Third Doses (August 31, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | Action Needed: Tell CMS How the Vaccine Mandate Would Impact You (August 27, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | Pfizer Vaccine Approved, AHCA/NCAL Outlines Implications of Vax Mandate (August 23, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | TNA2CNA Update and What We Know about the Vax Mandate (August 20, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | Noon Today: Lunch & Learn on Staff Vax Requirements (August 19, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | August 19 Lunch & Learn on Staff Vaccine Requirements & Addition Vax Dose Info (August 17, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | Deadline for AHCA/NCAL Vaccine Survey (August 4, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | AHCA/NCAL Vaccine Survey – Responses Needed (July 30, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | Updated CDC Guidance, Webinar on Boosting Staff Vaccination (July 28, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | Action Needed – Contact Sen. Warner about Provider Relief Funds (July 23, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | CMS Extends Public Health Emergency, TNA2CNA and TSS Screening and PASRR Reminders (July 20, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | DSS to End COVID-related Regulatory Leniencies (June 29, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | OSHA ETS Compliance, Updated Emergency Preparedness Exercise Exemption, NHSN Updated Reporting Modules (June 28, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | DSS Resumes On-Site Inspections, Updated Provider Relief Fund Reporting Requirements (June 15, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | CMS Posts Vaccination Rates, OSHA Issues ETS, and C. auris Webinar (June 11, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | Guidance on N95s, Templates for Vax Policies and Procedures (June 2, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | Reminder about the TNA to CNA (May 19, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | CMS Mandates Vaccine Reporting, More Abbott BinaxNOW Info, C. Auris Update (May 12, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | No 3:30 Call, NHSN and VDH Updates (May 7, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | May Event: Recruitment & Retention Webinar Series (May 3, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | Guidance on Visitation, Activities, and Testing, VDH Vaccine Survey (April 28, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | Recording of Today’s Member Call, Follow Ups, and Communications Resources (April 16, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | 3:30 pm Call Today (April 16, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | QSO Memo on Changes to 1135 Waivers, Vaccine Reporting System Update, and Accepting Hospital Admissions Guidance (April 14, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | Temporary Nurse Aides to Certified Nurse Aides, Update on the BD Veritor Point of Care Antigen Tests (April 9, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | CMS Updates Guidance for Emergency Preparedness Regulations (April 5, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | Updated Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations, PPE Burn Rate Calculator (March 31, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | Recording of Today’s Member Call and Follow Ups (March 26, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | 3:30 pm Call Today (March 26, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | ICYMI – New Way to Report Your Vaccine Needs (March 23, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | Getting Vaccines and Quarantine of New Admissions (March 22, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | DSS Memo on Visitation Tips and Best Practices (March 19, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | CMS Visitation Memo, Vaccine Bridge Program Details, and ALF Lunch & Learn Series (March 12, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | CDC Updates Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Individuals (March 8, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | No 3:30 Call Today, New Medicaid Memo and Vaccine News (March 5, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | Strategies to Improve Staff Vaccination Rates, Monoclonal Antibody Treatment (March 2, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | VDH Vaccine Uptake Survey, Info on BinaxNOW Cards, Medicare Updates (February 24, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | Info from VDH on Accessing Vaccines After Your Clinics (February 19, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | Third Clinic Vaccine Policy, Contracted Pharmacy Info Needed, and New LTC Facility Clinician Letter (February 9, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Recording of Today’s Member Call and Follow Ups (January 22, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | 3:30 pm Call Today, More Contacts Needed to Oppose Staffing Bills (January 22, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | Guidance on Admissions/Readmissions and Abbott BinaxNOW Test Cards Available from VDH (January 13, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | Public Health Emergency Extended, POC Test Reporting, Vaccine Clinics Lessons Learned, and More (January 11, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | Revised Infection Control Survey Criteria, POC Test Reporting, and Vaccination Info (January 6, 2021)
- VHCA-VCAL | VDH LTCF Vaccination Program FAQs and Hancock, Daniel & Johnson P.C. – Client Advisory on Employee COVID-19 Vaccinations (December 28, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Accurately Estimating Vaccine Quantity (December 26, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Today: AHCA/NCAL Webinar and CMS-CDC Call on the Moderna Vaccine (December 22, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | CVS and Walgreens Consent Info, TNA Reminder, VDH Testing Survey, and More (December 18, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Recording of Today’s Member Call and Follow Up Info (December 11, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | 3:30 pm Call Today, Vaccine Clinic Info and Resources, & LTSS Screening Info (December 11, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | AHCA Webinar on Vaccine Clinics at 4 pm, Free Holiday Planning Webinar, and DSS Updates (December 9, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Webinar on Preparing for Vaccine Clinics & Other Vac News, Testing Vendor List, and More (December 8, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | VDH Announces Vaccination Priorities, CVS/Omnicare Webinar at 2 pm (December 7, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | More Flexibility to Access the State’s Allocation of CARES Act Funding to NFs and ALFs (November 25, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Announcement from CMS on Surveyor Calls to NFs and QIO Training (November 13, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Webinars on POC Testing Reporting, BD Veritor Replenishment, Verify Your Vaccine Distribution Registration (November 11, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Happening Today – Call with Mark Parkinson, Final Chance to Sign up for Vaccine Distribution Program (November 6, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | 3:30 pm Call Today (October 30, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | BON Q&A on Testing, ECHO Project Sign-UP, Updated NHSN Reporting Requirements, and Other Updates (October 28, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Register for the Vaccine Distribution Program (October 20, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Registration for Vaccine Distribution Program Starts Monday, Abbott Webinars, and NHSN POC Lab Reporting (October 16, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Surveyor Testing, ECHO Project Info, and New OSHA Guidance and Resources (October 13, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Recording of Today’s Member Call and Quick Links (October 9, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | 3:30 pm Call Today and Medicare Accelerated/Advance Payment Guidance (October 9, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | VDH Posts County Positivity Data, Application for CMP Funds for Visitation, and Upcoming Webinars (October 6, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | AHCA Office Hours at 3 pm on Provider Relief Fund Reporting (October 2, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Info from OLC on Antigen Tests and CLIA Quick Start Guide (September 28, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Updated Positivity Data, Testing Protocols and Payment Resource (September 23, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Correction – 3:30 pm Call Today, Lots of Testing News, and New Memo on Visitation (September 18, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | 3:30 pm Call Today, Lots of Testing News, and New Memo on Visitation (September 18, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | VDH Portal for POC Testing Reporting and CARES Act Provider Relief Fund News (September 16, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Dealing with POC False Positives from BD Analyzers and Update to Paid Leave Rule (September 14, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | $2 Billion Quality Incentive Program for Nursing Homes, CMS Positivity Rate Data Update Available (September 4, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | CMS Positivity Rate Data Update Available (September 3, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | More Info on Testing and How to Report, Provider Relief Funds Terms and Conditions (September 1, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Reminder – 4:00 pm Member Webinar on CMS Testing Requirements (August 31, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Monday 4:00 pm Member Webinar on CMS Testing Requirements (August 28, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | New CMS Rule on Testing and Reporting and DSS PPE Distribution Update (August 26, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | CMS Announcement at 4:30 pm Today on Stakeholder Call (August 25, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | New Hospital Discharge Guidance, Info on POC Antigen Testing Devices, & COVID Webinars (August 25, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | 3:30 pm Call, CDC Interim Guidance on Rapid Antigen Tests, and Instructions for CARES Act Funding (August 21, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Normal Survey Process Returns, Send a Quick Message to Your Legislators (August 18, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Special CMS and AHCA Calls This Afternoon (August 13, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Guidance on N95s, Nurse Aide Waiver Update, Hurricane Preparedness Webinar Today, Provider Relief Fund Info (August 12, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | POC Antigen Testing Recommendations, Update on Provider Relief Fund Distribution (August 10, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | No 3:30 Call, VDH Asks NFs to Share NHSN Data, Financial Status Survey (August 7, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Submit Info on to HHS by Monday, DSS Tips and Best Practices (July 31, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Gather Info for Potential Funds for Assisted Living Providers (July 27, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Recording of Today’s Member Call, Info on Conferring Rights to VDH for NHSN Data (July 24, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | 3:30 pm Call, N95 Fit Testing Training, and Other Updates (July 24, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Virginia’s Workplace Safety Standards, CDC Updates on Transmission-Based Precautions and Return to Work (July 21, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | More Info on Point-of-Care Testing, Reopening Guidance, PPE, and PPS Updates (July 17, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | 5:30 pm Today – CMS Call for Nursing Homes on Testing (July 15, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | No 3:30 Call Today, Quick Links (July 10, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | 5:30 pm Today – CMS Call for Nursing Homes on Testing (July 15, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | More Info on Point-of-Care Testing, Reopening Guidance, PPE, and PPS Updates (July 17, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Updated Reopening Guidance, New FAQ, and PPS Scheduling Reminder (July 3, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Recording and Slides of Today’s Member Call (June 26, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | 3:30 pm Call, New Memo on QMs, Five Star and PBJ Reporting (June 26, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | More Info on Reopening Guidance, ALF Reopening Guidance, Saliva Test Kits (June 24, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Reopening Guidance, N95 Fit Testing, Provider Relief Fund FAQs, and More (June 23, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Reopening Guidance, Funding, and Disclosure of Facilities with COVID Cases (June 19, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Recording of Today’s Member Call, Update on NHSN Reporting (June 12, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | 3:30 pm Call, Citations and CMPs for Failure to Report to NHSN, and Upcoming Events (June 12, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Correcting NHSN Data Errors (June 5, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | No 3:30 Call Today and Survey Responses Needed (June 5, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Release of NHSN Data and Survey Guidance, June 3 Attestation, PPE Vendors, and More (June 2, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Recording of Today’s Call and Needs Assessment Surveys (May 29, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | 3:30 pm Call, OLC Reporting Reminders, Cohorting Algorithm, and Webinars (May 29, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Medicaid Memo on 1135 Waivers, CARES Act Attestation, AL Guidance, NHSN Update, and Webinar Tomorrow (May 26, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | CMS Reopening Recommendations, OSHA Alert, and Provider Relief Fund FAQs (May 19, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Nursing Homes Dashboard, Webinar on Thursday, and Medicaid Memos (May 18, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Recorded Member Call and Latest PPS Guidance (May 15, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | 3:30 pm Call, NHSN Trainings Today, Info on New Blanket Waivers, and More (May 15, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Accurately Reporting to NHSN, Testing News, Keith Hare’s Op-Ed (May 12, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | 3:30 pm Call, Summary of New Reporting Requirements, Survey Tools, and Social Media Tips (May 8, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Updated Testing Guidance, Point Prevalence Surveys, and Other Info from VDH (May 6, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Regulatory and Guidance Timeline, Clarifications on $20/day Add-On, and Updated Return to Work Guidance (May 5, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | New SNF Reporting Requirements Effective May 1 and Updates on Blanket Waivers (May 4, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | 3:30 pm Call and Details on CMS COVID-19 Reporting Requirements (May 1, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Notes on Roster Billing for $20/Day Add-On, Liability Protections, CDC Webinars and Updated COVID-19 Symptoms (April 29, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Implementation of $20/Day Add-On, Info on Five-Star and PBJ, and other FAQs (April 28, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | 3:30 pm Call, Info on $20/Day Medicaid Add-On, Preadmission Screening, MRC Volunteers, and More Video Messages (April 24, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Hospital Transfers, Return to Work Strategies, Stopping the Spread, and Embracing Social Distancing (April 23, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | CMS Memo on Reporting Confirmed Cases and Communication Strategies (April 21, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Reporting Use of Out-of-State Practitioners, CMS on Case Reporting, and Latest DSS Info (April 20, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | 3:30 pm Member Call, Survey Suspension Continues, Return to Work Criteria, and More (April 17, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | CMS Call at 4:30, FAQs on Provider Relief Funds and Medicaid, Guidance on When Residents Try to Leave (April 15, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | CNA Training, New OSHA and Cohorting Guidance (April 14, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Notification Requirements, Hospice Guidance, and Focused Surveys Info (April 13, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Register for 3:30 pm Member Call, Stimulus Funds for SNFs, and Medicaid Reinstatement (April 10, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | VDH and OSHA on PPE (April 8, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | DSS Procedures for Licensing Inspections and COVID-19 Testing Info (April 7, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Additional Approval for Temporary Nurse Aide Training Not Needed (April 6, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Info on Cohorting, What to Do When COVID-19 Gets In, Testing Guidance, and Info for ALFs (April 4, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | COVID-19 Call at 3:30 pm, New CMS Recommendations, Use of PPE, CNA Testing, and More (April 3, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Message from Gov. Northam to Residents and Staff, Revised Screening Checklist, and Waiver Updates (March 31, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | New Guidance on Hospital Transfers, 1135 Waiver, Info from OLC, Personal Assistants, and More (March 30, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | COVID-19 Protocols, Transfer Forms, and DSS Memo (March 27, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | COVID-19 Member Call at 3:30 pm, Supporting Staff, and AHCA Video (March 27, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | CDC Call on PPE Strategies and AL Hospital Admissions Guidance (March 25, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Optimizing Your PPE Supplies and Prioritization of Survey Activities (March 24, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Call for Supplies, Survey Activities, Essential Staffing & More (March 23, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | New Testing Guidance, Accepting Patients from Hospitals, Laundry Guidance & More (March 21, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Resending – COVID-19 Member Call at 3:30 pm and Other Updates (March 20, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | COVID-19 Member Call at 3:30 pm and Other Updates (March 20, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Revised Toolkit, Act Now to Conserve PPE (March 18, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Special Update on COVID-19 Info from Mark Parkinson (March 17, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Communal Dining, Webinars, PPE Update, and More (March 15, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Newest CMS NF Visitor Guidance (March 14, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | CMS Guidance on COVID-19 Medicare FFS and MA Plans (March 12, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Guidance on Respirators, Cleaning and Disinfection (March 11, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | COVID-19 Screening Toolkit (March 10, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | Steps to Prevent COVID-19 from Entering Your Facility (March 10, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | COVID-19 Testing Guidance, PPE Survey, and Quick Links (March 6, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | New CMS Memos on COVID-19 and Surveys (March 5, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | COVID-19 Update Webinar Tomorrow/March 3 at 4 pm (March 2, 2020)
- VHCA-VCAL | VDH Update on Coronavirus (February 4, 2020)
Reporting Vaccine Needs for New Admissions and Staff
Timeline for COVID-19 Regulations and Guidance
COVID-19 Protocol Tools
VHCA-VCAL would like to thank Melissa Green, Chief Clinical Officer of Trio-Healthcare, LLC for sharing the following:
- Facility COVID-19 Testing (September 23, 2020)
- Utilizing the BD Veritor System (September 23, 2020)
- Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 Tests (September 23, 2020)
- Sample Collection Poster (September 23, 2020)
- COVID-19 Protocol Phase I: Monitoring (March 2020)
- COVID-19 Protocol II: Local Confirmed Case (March 2020)
- COVID-19 Protocol III: Admission of Confirmed/Suspected Cases (updated April 2, 2020)
- COVID-19 Protocol IV: Testing Residents and Staff– Active Case and Recovery (April 14, 2020)
- Employee COVID-19 Policies (July 22, 2020)
- COVID-19 Admission Policy (July 14, 2020)
- PPE Contingency Planning
- Pandemic Respirator Fit Testing
- 3M Technical Bulletin: Comparison of FFP2, KN95, and N95 and Other Filtering Facepiece Respirator Classes
- Facility COVID-19 Exposure Tracking
- Template Letter – Visitor Screening
- Template Letter – No Visitation
- Template Letter – Room Changes and Consolidations
Communications Resources
Other Resources
- Lunch & Learn: Survey Compliance for the Vaccine Mandate (February 4, 2022)
- Temporary Nurse Aide Q&A (January 27, 2022)
- Overview of CMS New Testing Requirements for Staff and Residents (August 31, 2020)
- Hancock Daniel COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard Toolkit (July 21, 2020)
- HQIN COVID-19 Focused Survey Readiness Book (May 19, 2020)
- Focus Surveys for COVID-19: What’s Happening In Virginia (Chiles Healthcare Consulting LLC, April 17, 2020)
- Personal Assistants – A Training and Task Guide (pdf)
- Personal Assistants – A Training and Task Guide (word)
- COVID-19 Screening Toolkit (March 18, 2020 – REVISION)
- COVID-19 Precautions Signage
- Tips for Staff
- AHCA/NCAL Coronavirus webpage
- Care Not COVID Webpage
- Coronavirus Education Resources from ahcancalED
- Screening Checklists for Visitors & Personnel (.zip) (English and Spanish versions, August 6, 2020)
- Template Letter to Residents and Families
- Communication Strategies for Keeping Families Up to Date
- Sample Letter to Employees about COVID-19 Efforts
*AHCA/NCAL offers numerous other guidance documents, resources, and templates online.
#GetVaccinated Social Media Toolkit
AHCA/NCAL Resources
- #GetVaccinated Communications Toolkit: This webpage includes numerous resources including a checklist for preparing for vaccine clinics, talking points, template letters in English and Spanish, sample social media posts and graphics, as well as media prep material.
- AHCA/NCAL Recorded Webinar: Preparing for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
- AHCA/NCAL Coping with COVID-19 for Families Video
VDH Resources
- LTCF Staff: COVID-19 Vaccine Communication& Confidence Checklist
- COVID-19 Vaccines: Hear from Your Peers
- COVID-19 Vaccination PowerPoint (September 7, 2021)
- VDH Vaccine Provider Enrollment
- How Can LTCFs Request Additional Vaccine Doses – REDCap Form
- Message to VHHA/Virginia Hospitals – LTCF Vaccination Ongoing Efforts
- VDH LTC Pharmacy Partnership Talking Points
- VDH COVID-19 Vaccination Response
Pharmacy Partners
CVS
- CVS/Omnicare COVID-19 Vaccine Resource webpage
- CVS Vaccine Clinic Guide
- CVS Consent Requirements and Process – COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
- CVS COVID Vaccine Intake Consent Form (fillable pdf)
- CVS COVID-19 Responsible Party Consent Form (fillable pdf)
Walgreens
- Walgreens LTCF COVID-19 Vaccination Program webpage
- Walgreens Guide to Filling a LTCF Vaccine Administration Record (VAR)
- Walgreens: Tip Sheet: Preparing for your COVID-19 Immunization Clinic
Additional Resources
- What to Expect for Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program Third Clinics (February 5, 2021)
- AMDA COVID-19 Resources & Vaccine Toolkit
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Vaccine Resources
- CDC: COVID-19 Vaccination Communication Toolkit for Providers
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration – Vaccine Emergency Use Authorization Fact Sheet
Supplier Information
- Virginia Department of General Services COVID-19 Emergency Vendor List
- AHCA/NCAL PPE Supplier List (October 20, 2020)
- Beware of Scams during COVID-19 (March 20, 2020)
*More information on PPE is available in the VHASS and Health Care Coalitions section below.
Use of PPE
- Sequence for Putting on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Use PPE When Caring for Patients with Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19
Per QSO-20-38-NH, nursing homes are required to conduct testing of residents and staff. Requirements include testing staff on a prescribed frequency based on the COVID-19 positivity rate for the county in which the nursing home is located. To determine frequency of staff testing, facilities may use county positivity data posted to either the CMS COVID-19 Nursing Home Data webpage in the COVID-19 Testing section, or the VDH COVID-19 in Virginia: PCR Test Positivity Rates webpage (links below).
Facilities must consistently use the same source. Facilities must also document the date, time, and data source used.
CMS COVID-19 Nursing Home Data webpage (see COVID-19 Testing section)
VDH COVID-19 in Virginia: PCR Test Positivity Rates webpage
Quick Links
- VDH Supplemental Form for Reporting a COVID-19 Outbreak in a Long Term Care Facility Post-Vaccination
- Virginia Long-Term Care Task Force (This webpage includes guidance for LTC Facilities (both SNFs and ALFs), testing guidance, and more. VDH frequently updates the resources and information.)
- Nursing Home Reopening Guidance Frequently Asked Questions
- VDH COVID-19 in Virginia webpage
- VDH Outbreaks by Selected Exposure Setting
- VDH COVID-19 Interim Guidance for Long-Term Care Facilities (June 19, 2020)
- Optimization Strategies for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCFs) (April 7, 2020)
- VDH Healthcare Personnel Risk Assessment Tool (March 8, 2020)
Testing and Reporting
- VDH Guidance for Public Health Prioritization of COVID-19 Point Prevalence Surveys (August 19, 2020)
- VDH Interim Point-of-Care Antigen Testing Recommendations for Nursing Homes (August 7, 2020)
- VDH Updated Guidance on Testing for COVID-19 webpage
- VDH Point Prevalence Survey Guidance for Long Term Care Facilities (May 14, 2020)
- VDH FAQ on Expansion of Point Prevalence Surveys (PPS) (May 5, 2020)
- Regulations for Disease Reporting and Control
Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers
- DSS Assisted Living Facilities webpage (Click on “Current ALF Providers (includes forms)” to view the latest guidance from the Division of Licensing Programs, including COVID-19 Tips and Best Practices for ALFs, Recommendations for Reopening, and more. )
Department of Labor and Industry Resources
- Final Emergency Temporary Standard (July 27, 2020)
- Outreach, Education And Training For The COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard
AHRQ ECHO National Nursing Home COVID-19 Action Network: Protect Your Residents and Staff
What is the ECHO National Nursing Home COVID-19 Action Network?
Supported by the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and in collaboration with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), Project ECHO is launching a National Nursing Home COVID-19 Action Network. Nursing homes across the country are being actively recruited country to join in this interactive community of practice.
The goal is to collaboratively advance improvements in COVID-19 preparedness, safety and infection control. This is a no-cost training and mentorship program creating a virtual learning community where nursing facility staff can learn from experts and each other to expand the use of proven best practices.
Goals: Implement evidence-based best practices to help nursing homes to:
- Keep the virus out of nursing homes where it has not entered.
- Identify residents and staff who have been infected with the virus early.
- Prevent the spread of the virus between staff, residents and visitors.
- Provide safe, appropriate care to residents with mild and asymptomatic cases.
- Ensure staff practice safety measures to protect residents and themselves.
- Reduce social isolation for residents, families and staff.
What is the time commitment?
- The program will offer weekly virtual sessions over 16 weeks with Multidisicplinary teams of subject matter and quality improvement experts.
Why should you participate?
- Gain practical information, skills and resources.
- Connect to a virtual learning community of specialists and peers.
- Participation is free and voluntary.
- Nursing homes that participate will receive $6,000 to compensate for the staff time involved.*
*Available to nursing homes eligible to receive funding from the Provider Relief Fund. Most nursing homes are eligible.
How to Get Involved
Follow these links to sign up to participate in the Virginia training centers (as additional training centers are approved, this list will be updated):
Additional Resources
- Testing Guidelines for Nursing Homes
- Preparing for COVID-19 in Nursing Homes
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Preparedness Checklist for Nursing Homes and other Long-Term Care Settings
- CDC COVID-19 Data Tracker
- Information for Healthcare Professionals about Cornoavirus (COVID-19)
- Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
- CDC Printable Fact Sheets for the Public
- Nursing Homes Resource Center
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Nursing Home Visitation (October 6, 2020)
- Toolkit on State Actions to Mitigate COVID-19 Prevalence in Nursing Homes
- CMS Quality Safety & Oversight (QSO) Memos
Nursing Facility PPE Request, Burn Rate Calculation, and Distribution Process during COVID-19
The distribution process will take place if a facility is experiencing an urgent need, or the burn rate/inventory report shows a facility is approaching a critical shortage of PPE. “Urgent need” is defined as a seven day or fewer days of available PPE, an unplanned shortage of supplies (e.g., a backorder/cancellation of ordered PPE), or an outbreak in your facility.
Please reference the Long Term Care PPE Request guidance for nursing facilities if you are experiencing urgent need of PPE. Contact your regional healthcare coalition with the completed PPE request form.
- LTC SNF PPE Request 20200514.pdf
- Virginia LTC COVID19 PPE Fillable Request Form.pdf
- Registration for the Battelle Critical Care Decontamination System _1_.pdf
As of March 9, 2020 the Virginia Healthcare Emergency Management Program (VHEMP) will be requesting status board updates through the Virginia Healthcare Alerting and Status System (VHASS). These alerts will be sent out every Monday until an increase or decrease in frequency is necessitated by the response.
VHASS is a free, web-based system, which is designed to distribute critical emergency management information needed by Virginia’s healthcare providers. It is the best and most effective way to ensure that emergency officials know your status before, during, and after and emergency.
To activate the VHASS notification system, use the following numbers:
- Central Virginia Healthcare Coalition: (800) 276-0683
- Eastern Virginia Healthcare Coalition: (844) 757-7422
- Far Southwest Healthcare Coalition: (888) 262-6498
- Near Southwest Preparedness Alliance: (866) 679-7422
- Northern Virginia Hospital Alliance: (888) 987-7422
- Northwest Region Healthcare Coalition: (855) 469-7422
Other Resources
- PPE Survey
- PPE Backgrounder
- Utilizing VHASS (March 11, 2020)