Family Visits During COVID-19
The pandemic cut off family visits during COVID-19. In fact, many were unable to visit with loved ones while hospitalized or in a nursing home. But, …
COVID-19
TJC 1135 Waiver Tracking Tool
The TJC developed additional resources that deserve your attention. They include the 1135 waiver tracking tool and COVID-19 Recovery Preparation …
Remote Survey Technology
Is remote survey technology allowed for conducting surveys? In fact, TJC noted at the consultant’s forum that they used remote survey technology for a …
Accreditation Surveys Resume
As accreditation surveys resume and with COVID-19 cases increasing in many states, TJC detailed additional information about how they will handle the …
TJC Surveys Resumed
TJC surveys resumed on a limited basis in June. Here’s how you can expect the process to work.
Emergency Management Evaluation Tool
During consultation, we see numerous drill evaluations. In fact, many resemble the EC management plan evaluations some organizations prepare. …
Separating Infectious Patients
Separating infectious patients from noninfectious patients is a tremendous challenge in a world with COVID-19. TJC recommends a few different ways to …
The Return To Normalcy In Healthcare
The return to normalcy in healthcare will be far from normal. But as the curve flattens and states start to reopen, here are some of the changes you …
COVID-19 Resources – 1135 Waivers
As promised to our readers, we will post updates as changes occur to the industry’s preparation for COVID-19 and the Federal/CMS response. Here is one …
Coronavirus Resources
Since our last post, CMS and other Federal agencies have been very busy responding to the COVID-19 situation. We wanted to draw your attention to …