Facility Operations
FHCA COVID-19 Communications
FHCA-Partner COVID-19 Conference Calls
January 2022
- 1/31/22: Long Term Care and Hospital Associations Collaborate on Effective Transfer-Discharge Communications
- 1/13/22: COVID-19 Update: U.S. Supreme Court Issues Vaccine Mandate Decisions
- 1/5/22: COVID-19 Updates Webinar for LTC Providers, Inter-Facility Infection Control Transfer Form
December 2021
- 12/28/21: OSHA Withdraws Healthcare ETS, CDC Quarantine & CMS Visitation Updates
- 12/22/21: Omicron, Boosters and Other Safety Reminders for Long Term Care Facilities
November 2021
May 2021
- 5/6/21 FHCA Call Recording (Final Call)
April 2021
March 2021
February 2021
January 2021
December 2020
- 12/22 FHCA Call Recording
- 12/17 FHCA Call Recording
- 12/10 FHCA Call Recording
- 12/3 FHCA Call Recording
November 2020
October 2020
September 2020
August 2020
July 2020
- 7/30 FHCA Call Recording
- 7/23 FHCA Call Recording
- 7/16 FHCA Call Recording
- 7/9 FHCA Call Recording
- 7/1 FHCA Call Recording
June 2020
- 6/25 FHCA Call Recording
- 6/18 FHCA Call Recording (2-Week Testing Rule)
- 6/11 FHCA Call Recording
- 6/4 FHCA Call with Regulatory Partners - Audio Recording
May 2020
- 5/28 FHCA Call with Regulatory Partners - Audio Recording
- 5/21 FHCA Call with Regulatory Partners - Audio Recording
- 5/18 Statewide Testing Call Audio Recording
- 5/14 FHCA Call with Regulatory Partners - Audio Recording
- 5/7 FHCA Call with Regulatory Partners - Audio Recording
April 2020
- 4/30 FHCA Call with Regulatory Partners - Audio Recording
- 4/23 FHCA Call with Regulatory Partners - Audio Recording
- 4/21 FHCA Call with Regulatory Partners - Audio Recording
- 4/16 FHCA Call with Regulatory Partners - Audio Recording
- 4/14 FHCA Call with Regulatory Partners - Recording
- FHCA Nursing Home Call with Regulatory Partners - Audio Recording (April 9, 2020)
- FHCA Nursing Home Call with Regulatory Partners - Audio Recording (April 7, 2020)
- FHCA Nursing Home Call with Regulatory Partners - Audio Recording (April 3, 2020)
March 2020
- FHCA Nursing Home Call with Regulatory Partners - Audio Recording (Mar. 27, 2020)
- FHCA Nursing Home Call with Regulatory Partners - Audio Recording (Mar. 25, 2020)
- FHCA Nursing Home Call with Regulatory Partners - Audio Recording (Mar. 24, 2020)
- FHCA Nursing Home Call with Regulatory Partners - Audio Recording (Mar. 20, 2020)
- FHCA Nursing Home Call with Regulatory Partners - Audio Recording (Mar. 16, 2020)
- FHCA Nursing Home Call with Health/Regulatory Partners - Audio Recording (Mar. 11, 2020)
- FHCA Nursing Home Call with Health/Regulatory Partners - Audio Recording (Mar. 6, 2020)
- FHCA Nursing Home Call with Health/Regulatory Partners - Audio Recording (Mar. 3, 2020)
FHCA COVID Email Alerts
November 2021
- 11/23/21 Alert - AHCA Holiday Visitation Guidance | HRSA Releases ARP Rural Distribution
- 11/23/21 Alert - Update on FL COVID Laws & CMS Rule | Exemptions Webinar, New PRF Phase 4 Timeline
- 11/12/21 Alert - CMS New Visitation Guidance | Template Policies for Staff Vaccine Mandate
August 2021
- 8/30/21 Alert - Virtual Train the Trainer Program for Implementing Vaccine Mandate, Update on Vaccine Mandate Webinars
- 8/24/21 Alert - Monoclonal Antibody Webinar, 8/25 CMS NH Call, 8/26-27 Hospital-NH Calls
- 8/16/21 Alert - COVID-19 Update #96: Expanded Monoclonal Antibody Access for Florida Long Term Care Residents, COVID Webinars, CLIA/Certificates of Waiver Surveys, New #GetVaccinated Handouts Help Answer Common Questions and Implement Mandates, CDC Updates Recommendations for Immunocompromised Individuals
- 8/3/21 Alert - COVID-19 Update #95: Hospital-NHs Zoom Call (8/4), Setting Up COVID Wing, Regulatory Reminders
July 2021
June 2021
May 2021
March 2021
- 3/30/21 Alert - Visitation Restrictions Lifted, Medicaid Transportation Costs Associated with COVID-19 Vaccinations, Vaccine Eligibility Updates, NHSN Vaccinations Reporting Reminder, CDC Updates - Updated IPC Recommendations, ICAR Tool, Travel, PPE Burn Rate Calculator Version 2, AHCA/NCAL COVID Honors Program, FEMA Funeral Assistance for COVID-19 Related Deaths
- 3/3/21 Alert - COVID-19 State of Emergency Extended, Personal Care Attendant Program, Medicaid Billing Provisions Extended, Vaccine Administration/Protecting Florida's Seniors Executive Order, Johnson and Johnson Vaccine Update, Vaccine Allocations fo States, FEMA Vaccination Sites for HCP in Duval, Hillsborough, Miami-Dade and Orange Counties, Applying New CDC Quarantine Guidance to LTC Staff, Medicaid Benefits Waivers, COVID-19 Funding Resource Page, PRF HHS FAQ Update, CMP Funds Still Available for Technology/Visitation Resources
February 2021
- 2/17/21 Alert - Dept. of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Updates; CDC Updates - Risk Assessment and Work Restrictions for HCP; Maximizing Fit for Cloth & Medical Procedure Masks; Personal Care Attendant Program Staff Applications for Prometric Florida Nurse Aide Exam; Potential Next Steps Following Vaccine Clinics; Research Study on Pandemic Response;Provider Relief Fund Outstanding Issues; Outpatient Therapeutics Mini-Series & Monocolonal Antibodies Resource Available
- 2/4/21 Alert - AHCA Emergency Orders Renewed, Vaccinations for Staff Outside CVS/Walgreens/CDR Health Clinics, CDC Releases Information on Early COVID-19 Vaccination Update in SNFs, Open Recruitment for AHRQ ECHO COVID-19 Action Network, CDC Guidelines on Vaccination for COVID-19 Positive Residents or Staff, HHS Announces Updates to Provider Relief Fund FAQs, Executive Order for Worker Health & Safety
January 2021
- 1/20/21 Alert - ALF COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs, CDC Updates Guidance on Antigen Testing in Long Term Care Facilities, HHS Opens PRF Reporting Portal for Registration, Important Change to NHSN POC Test Reporting Requirement, Alliant Quality NSHN Updates Shop Talk (1/21), Workforce Updates Through Consolidated Appropriations Act for 2021
- 1/13/21 Alert - Vaccine Updates, Guidance, Resources; PHE Extension Extends Blanket Waivers
- 1/6/21 Alert - CMS Vaccine Safety Call, Revised Infection Control Survey Criteria, ICD10 Codes
December 2020
- 12/30 Alert - State of Emergency, PCA Program, Medicaid Billing Provisions Extended, COVID Relief Bill Healthcare Provisions, NHSN Updates
- 12/16 Alert - Vaccination Timelines, Reporting, Consent Forms & Pharmacy Outreach Communication Tools/Vaccination Photos & Videos Requested
- 12/14 Alert - AHCA/NCAL COVID-19 Vaccine Office Hours (12/15 & 16), Preparing for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Webinar Recording, COVID-19 Vaccine Communication Resources, FMDA Building Vaccine Confidence Webinar (12/16), Project ECHO Vaccine Development and Distribution Webinar (12/17)
- 12/9 Alert - AHCA/NCAL Webinar - Preparing for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics (12/10 at 4:00 p.m. EST), FHCA Statewide Call (12/10 at 4:15 p.m. EST), FHCA Facility COVID-19 Vaccine Readiness Webpage, CVS COVID-19 Vaccine Program Webinar Recording, CMS Issues New Nursing Center COVID Testing FAQs, Project ECHO Antibody Treatments Webinar (12/10), CDC Office Hours (12/10), HHS Seeking Examples of Innovative Responses to COVID-19
- 12/4 Alert - LTC COVID-19 Vaccination Update
- 12/2 Alert - Statewide Provider Calls Return to Weekly Schedule (Every Thursday), Emergency Rules for Voluntary COVID-19 Vaccinations of Nursing Home and ALF Staff and Residents, Free Corteva Agriscience Testing Opportunity, Provider Relief Fund COVID-19 Nursing Home Quality Incentive Program, CDC Updates, ECHO Hub
November 2020
- 11/18 Alert - Join FHCA on Thursday (11/19) for a Special Statewide Call with Surgeon General Scott Rivkees and the Agency for Health Care Administration Leadership Team
- 11/11 Alert - Thursday Call, ESS Reporting, NHSN Reporting Tips, Quality Incentive Payments, NHSN Reporting Video Shorts
October 2020
- 10/28 Alert - Statewide FHCA & Partners Call 10/29, Deadline Extended to Nov. 6 for Pharmacy Partnership for LTC Program, POC Test Results Required As Part of NHSN System, 3-Day Stay and Benefit Period Waivers Webinar Recording/Fact Sheet, Updated Reporting Requirements for Provider Relief Fund, CMS Nursing Home Call
- 10/16 Alert - White House Announces Vaccination Distribution Program for LTC Residents
- 10/14 Alert - FHCA & Partners Statewide Call, AHCA Update on County Positivity Rate Sources & Communal Activities, Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payment Guidance, Public Health Emergency Renewed - Telehealth, Staffing, 3-Day/Spell of Illness Waivers Remain in Place, New OSHA Guidance for COVID-19, Updated Testing Guidance from AHCA/NCAL, CMS National Nursing Home Call Wednesday
September 2020
- 9/30 Alert - New NHSN Reporting Expectations, Visitation CMP Funding Resources, National NH COVID Action Network, SHRM/EEOC Considerations When Testing/Screening for COVID
- 9/25 Alert - AHCA Alert Clarifies Use of State Data for County Positivity Rate for CMS Required COVID-19 Testing
- 9/22 Alert - CMS QSO on Visitation, Updates on Testing Data, HHS Updates on Provider Relief Fund, Nursing Home Incentive Payment Program
- 9/8 Alert - AHCA/NCAL Payment Program Webinar,CMS National Nursing Home Call, CMS Posts New County COVID-19 Test Positivity Rates to Determine Routine Testing of Staff, COVID-19 State of Emergency Extended 60 Days
- 9/2 Alert- Emergency Order Lifting Visitation Restrictions Issued, CMS Testing Requirements Effective Today, Quidel Webinar on Batch Testing, CDC Updates NHSN to Include POC Testing Questions/NHSN Webinar, HHS Releases SNF Infection Control Terms and Conditions, Template Cover Letter for HHS Submissions
- 9/1 Alert - Task Force Report on Safe and Limited Reopening of LTC Facilities
August 2020
- 8/27 Alert - CMS Issues Additional Guidance on Staff Testing and Reporting Requirements, CMS Issues Two QSO Memos on Staff Testing and CLIA Reporting Requirements
- 8/25 Alert - AHCA Infection Control Focused Survey Resource Document, CDC Interim Guidance on Point of Care Testing, FL Department of Health POC Reporting Requirements, National Webinars on Nursing Home Best Practices, CMS Nursing Home Call, Alliant Quality Hand Hygiene Webinar
- 8/19 Alert - CMS Returns to Normal Survey Process, CMS-CDC COVID-19 Trainings Move to Pre-Recorded, Self-Paced Format, ECHO Project
- 8/12 Alert - AHCA-Approved Paid Feeding Assistant Training Curriculum Now Available, Updated Hospital to Post-Acute Transfer Form, CMP Due and Payable Notice, HHS Announces $5 Billion in Provider Relief Funds / AHCA/NCAL Call to Provide Updates, CHOW Portal Open
July 2020
- 7/29 Alert - CMS Point of Care Testing, HHS, OSHA Updates, CMP Funding for Tablets, CMS Training Webinar
- 7/23 Alert 2 - AHCA Alert: Long-Term Care Facilities Transfer and Testing Updates
- 7/23 Alert 1 - PCA Program Extended, CDC Updates, NHSN Reporting, Nurse Licensure Renewals, HHS Funding Updates
- 7/17 Alert - Updated LTC Testing Clarification Emergency Rule, CMS Point-of-Care Tests, COVID Isolations Centers, ESS Clarification
- 7/14 Alert - 14-Day Observation Unit for New/Readmissions, Updated AHCA Waiver of Prior Authorization of Hospital Trainings, CMS&QIO Trainings
- 7/8 Alert - Provider Relief Fund Webcast, CDC Updates, Test Scheduling Q&As, CMS Trainings
- 7/6 Alert - AHCA Emergency Rules Staff Testing Deadline Extended to July 10, Testing Guidance/Documentation Resources
June 2020
- 6/30 Alert - Curative Test Kit Updates, CMS Updates on PBJ, Five Star, SNF Billing Related to 3-Day Stay/Spell-of-Illness Waivers, LAN Event
- 6/27 Alert - AHCA Two-Week Testing Emergency Rule Q&As and Curative Testing Instructions/Resources
- 6/24 Alert - AHCA Update on COVID-19 Testing for Nursing Home & ALF Staff Every Two Weeks, FHCA Thursday Provider/Partner Calls Reinstated, Resident COVID-19 Testing Coverage, Provider Relief Fund FAQs, Upcoming Economic Impact Payments/PPE Webinars
- 6/18 Alert - AHCA Emergency Rules Require COVID-19 Testing for Nursing Home & ALF Staff Every Two Weeks/Special Call Today for Updates
- 6/16 Alert - FHCA Calls Change to As-Needed Status, Hospital to Post-Acute Transfer Form Updated, NHSN Reporting Issues & Citations/CMPs Rescinded, FL Medicaid Prior Authorization Reinstatement, Webinars: FHCA Hurricane Season & COVID-19 Readiness (6/16), CDC COCA Infection Prevention Strategies (6/16) & CMS Managing COVID Positive Residents (6/18)
- 6/10 Alert -FHCA COVID-19 Communication Changes Coming Soon, NHSN Reporting, Training Resources and Supportive Documentation, Additional Provider Relief Fund FAQs, Economic Impact Payment Guidance
- 6/2 Alert - COVID-19 Issue Reporting, Hospital to Post-Acute Care Required Testing Q&A Update, CMS Announcement on NHSN Data & Guidance on COVID-19 Related Activity, Alliant Quality NHSN Webinar, Additional CMS Updates
May 2020
- 5/29 Alert - Hurricane Season & COVID-19 Guidance, NHSN Reporting Resources, Alliant Quality Survey Readiness Book, Executive Order Extends Deadline for Professional Licensure Renewals (including CNAs), CDC Website Updates
- 5/27 Alert - NHSN Update and FAQs, CDC Hurricane Season Webinar, CARES Act Attestation Window Extended, FHCA COVID-19 Webinars
- 5/21 Alert - COVID-19 Testing Q&As, Resident Stimulus Payments, Revised OSHA Policies, Nursing Home Administrator CEU Requirements, Updated CARES Act FAQs, Setting Up Your Facility's COVID-19 Unit Webinar (5/21)
- 5/18 Alert - CMS Guidance on Reopening Nursing Homes, Statewide Testing Initiative Call Recording, AHCA 2020 Pre-Hurricane Season Reminders, CNA Licensure Renewal Deadline, Hospital-Nursing Home Partnership Webinar Today
- 5/14 Alert - AHCA Extends Nursing Facility Quality Assessment Payment Date, AHCA FAQ on Hospital Testing Emergency Rule, Part B Therapy Code Edits, CMS Nursing Home Toolkit & Administrator Letter, PPE Burn Rate Calculator, Governor's Press Conference on Long Term Care
- 5/12 Alert - AHCA Emergency Rules RE: COVID-19 Testing of Staff/Required Access for DOH Infection Prevention and Control Purposes, FHCA COVID-19 Testing Webinar & Upcoming Series, DOH Return to Work Criteria, NHSN Accurately Reporting Staffing & PPE Shortages
- 5/7 Alert - Visitor Restrictions Continue, Generator Compliance Expected by June 1, CMS Memo on Reporting Requirements, NHSN Data Collection Tips
- 5/5 Alert - CMS Interim Final Rule on COVID-19 Reporting, More CDC Resources on NHSN COVID-19 Module, Updated CDC Guidance on Return to Work and Clinical Care, FEMA PPE Supply to Nursing Homes Update
- 5/4 Alert - DOH Expands LTC Facility List with Associated COVID-19 Deaths, CMS Updates SNF Blanket Waivers, Daily National Nursing Home Huddle Calls
April 2020
- 4/30 Alert - CDC Mandatory Reporting/Training Webinars, CMP Funding Resources, 1135 Waiver Admission Tracking, CDC's Frontline Staff Training Webinars, Infection Control Resources, John A. Hartford Foundation Webinar
- 4/28 Alert - Dept. of Health Expands Criteria for LTC Facility List, CMS Five Star, Funding Opportunity and FAQ Updates, CMS Nursing Home Call, Accelerated and Advance Payment FAQ Update
- 4/27 Alert - Calls Move to Thursdays Only, Emergency Status System Reporting Update, Documentation Guidance, Additional Provider Relief Funding, CNA COVID-19 Support Fund
- 4/23 Alert - Update on CMS Reporting Requirements, CDC Return to Work Contingency & Crisis Strategies, Prometric Test Centers Closed, Provider Fund Updates
- 4/21 Alert - CMS Notification Requirements, Facility Names Released, Nebulizing Guidance, PCA Program Extended
- 4/16 Alert - AHCA Family Notification Reminder, Updates to Provider Relief Fund Website, Telehealth Funding Available, CMS Survey Suspensions Continue, Virtual Pet Therapy
- 4/16 Alert - Visitor Restrictions Continue, Medicaid Revalidation Extended & OSHA Resources
- 4/15 Alert - CDC Updated Return-to-Work Criteria, Facility Assessment Payment Suspensions, CMS Nursing Home Call & Updated Transfer Guidance, Medicaid FAQs, Advance Care Planning Resources & More
- 4/14 Alert - Bed Hold Occupancy Update, National Guard Testing Support, Child Care Assistance, Hospice Guidance, Crisis Communications Webinar & More
- 4/10 Alert - Important Update on CARES Act Relief Funding
- 4/9 Alert - PPE Webinar Recording & Resources, OSHA on PPE Shortages, PBJ Update, Payroll Protection Program FAQs, CMS Office Hours
- 4/7 Alert 2 - April 7 Call Recording, PPE Proper Use Webinar Reminder & CMS Events
- 4/7 Alert - Proper PPE Usage Train-the-Trainer Webinar, DOH Reporting Reminder, Supply Orders, CMS “Office Hours,” PCA Program Q&A & More
- 4/5 Alert - Call Schedule Update, CMS Guidance, DOH Reporting Reminder, Cohorting Positive COVID-19 Cases, Waiver/MDS/Payment FAQs
- 4/3 Alert - DOH Return to Work Criteria, Proper Use of PPE, Supply Resources
- 4/2 Alert - DOH Guidance on EMS Facility Visits, CDC Call on Managing COVID-19 Patients, CMS Updates
- 4/1 Alert - EMS/DOH Visits, CMS Surveys/Nat'l Call, Dialysis Updates, Medicare Accelerated Payment FAQs
March 2020
- 3/31/20 Alert - CMS Survey Team Florida Site Visits
- 3/31/20 Alert - Medicaid Eligibility Update, CMS Issues Blanket Regulatory Waivers
- 3/30/20 Alert - Facility EMS Visits, Telehealth Toolkit, Medicare Accelerated Payments
- 3/28/20 Alert - AHCA Approves Temporary Personal Care Attendant Program/Issues Background Screening Guidance
- 3/24/20 - CMS Survey Update, Cohorting New Admissions, Resident Laundry Guidance
- 3/23/20 - AHCA/CMS Updates, Hospital Patient Testing Updates, Utilizing Non-Direct Care Staff to Support Needs
- 3/19/20 Alert - AHCA Universal Facial Mask Requirement, Federal Funding Relief
- 3/18/20- CDC PPE Guidance; Staff Curfew Travel Letter; AHCA FAQs
- 3/15/20 Alert - Updated CMS Guidance; Waivers; ESS Activation
- 3/15/20 Alert: Gov. Emergency Order on Visitation
- 3/11/20 Alert: Updated Screening Guidelines; Visitation Restrictions; SNF-Hospital Transfer Tool
- 3/05/20Alert: CMS Memos Re:Screening Guidance; Focus Surveys for Centers with History of Infection Deficiency
- 3/02/20 Alert: Recommended Screening and Precautions