How devistating has the pandemic been for nursing home residents? This link takes you to data regarding COVID-19 in nursing homes. It includes statistics for both residents and staff including percent vaccinated, confirmed cases, and deaths. It is compiled from the information reported by nursing homes to the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and […]
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Navigating the ever-changing COVID government regulations and guidance is difficult for nursing facilities but vitally important for the health and safety of their residents. This document answers the facility’s frequently asked questions and provides resources to consult to assist in decision making. It is a presented and regularly updated by the Texas Health and Human
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Updated 7/20/21 After the initial shock of a first case of COVID-19 in a nursing facility, what should the administration do to protect residents, safeguard staff, and comply with regulations? This document provides guidance to nursing facilities on response actions in the event of a COVID-19 exposure. It is presented by the Texas Health
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Will a stimulus check affect a long-term care facility resident’s Medicaid eligibility? Will the stimulus check count as applied income? Who decides how a resident spends stimulus money? Find the answers to these questions in this flier presented by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
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After the initial shock of a first case of COVID-19 in an assisted living facility, what should the administration do to protect residents, safeguard staff, and comply with regulations? This document provides guidance to assist living facilities on response actions in the event of a COVID-19 exposure. It is presented by the Texas Health and
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Updated 6/1/21 As the state reopened following COVID, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission adopted an expanded emergency rule to allow for essential caregiver visits, end-of-life visits, limited indoor and outdoor visitation, and salon services visits in nursing facilities
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As the state reopened following COVID, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission adopted an expanded emergency rule to allow for essential caregiver visits, end-of-life visits, limited indoor and outdoor visitation, and salon services visits in assisted living facilities.
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Long-term care ombudsman programs have particular COVID-19 rules and regulations to follow. The link to this page includes tips for preventing the spread of COVID-19, alternative ways to stay in touch with residents, and links to additional information.
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