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COVID-19 Clinical Rounds – Transitions of Care: From Acute Care to Long-Term Care
Project ECHO - A Peer-to-Peer Virtual Community of Practice: Special Session Tuesday, August 4, 2020 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT COVID-19: Clinical Rounds...
Hospital Surge Capacity Planning Model – Identifying Needs During a Pandemic
A new surge capacity tool developed by Northeastern University Hospital can help hospitals determine their operational needs during a pandemic, including requirements for beds, ventilators, personal protective equipment, medications and staff. The tool automatically...
Proposed Updates for FY2021 Medicare Inpatient and Long-term Care Hospital Payments
On May 11, CMS released proposed policies and payment updates for acute care and long-term care hospitals for the 2021 Federal fiscal year. In recognition of the significant impact of the COVID-19 public health emergency, CMS has limited annual rulemaking required by...
CMS COVID-19 Stakeholder Engagement Calls – Week of 4/27/20
CMS hosts varied recurring stakeholder engagement sessions to share information related to the agency’s response to COVID-19. These sessions are open to members of the healthcare community and are intended to provide updates, share best practices among peers, and...
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Hand Hygiene for Healthcare Personnel – Responding to COVID-19 [FAQs]
Frequently Asked Questions Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site for updates and resources on this topic. The CDC continues to recommend the use of alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) as the primary method for hand hygiene in most clinical...
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