Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, CRC, is the Curriculum Development Specialist with the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN). Jennifer will be sharing her expertise regarding the upcoming changes to the MDS/RAI process and what you need to do to prepare at the 2023 CSC Annual Summit on August 3, 2023, at the Crowne Plaza in Downtown Knoxville.
Regardless of age, if you have not yet had a bivalent, or “current” COVID shot, one vaccine is recommended. This is true for both of these two populations: 1) those who have never been vaccinated; and 2) those who have only had a monovalent vaccine. For key talking points to help you communicate with your residents and families, download our Bivalent COVID Vaccine resource.
The Impact of Immediate Jeopardy on Accreditation and Certification
When it comes to healthcare facilities, mitigating the risks of immediate jeopardy is a time-sensitive matter. The consequences of being found in immediate jeopardy can be severe, including fines (that multiply each day the IJ is in effect), loss of certification, or even closure. However, the impact of such a violation extends beyond just regulatory actions. It can have a lasting effect on the facility's reputation, and the trust that patients have in it.
So, let's delve into the influence that immediate jeopardy can have on healthcare facility accreditation and certification.
Based on current COVID-19 trends, the Department of Health and Human Services has planned for the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19, declared under Section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, to expire at the end of the day on May 11, 2023.
Clostridioides difficile (C. diff ) is a germ (bacteria) that causes life-threatening diarrhea. It is usually a side-effect of taking antibiotics. The CDC provides resources to assist with preventing infections in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care facilities.
The TN HAI/AR Program provides complimentary on-site infection prevention consults at no cost. They assist nursing homes in ensuring effective infection control practices are in place. Please contact HAI.Health@tn.gov or call (615)741-7247 and request HAI for more information.
Long-Term Care Component Manual
The 2023 Long Term Care Component Manual is available and can be accessed from the NHSN LTCF home page under “Manuals & Protocols.”
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