COVID-19 Update - New OSHA Guidance for COVID-19 and Resources
in Clinical & Quality
AHCA/NCAL now has an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Respiratory Protection Plan Template developed by our OSHA Experts at Littler. OSHA has also issued frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19 reporting obligations.
Other COVID-19 Updates
CMS Releases Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payment Guidance: CMS has released updated Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payment guidance based upon the recently enacted Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act. Read More
Updated Testing Guidance: AHCA/NCAL updated the FAQs on Testing in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Communities. The updates include information on the Abbott BinaxNOW shipments, further clarity on CMS testing requirements, as well as a new section on discordant results. Read More
COVID-19 Webinars
ECHO-IHI COVID-19 Learning Network Kickoff Calls
Various Dates in October 2020
Various Times
Hosted by ECHO National Nursing Home COVID-19 Action Network
Five 30-minute sessions are designed to provide nursing home staff with updates on infection control best practices and more. Register
PRF Requirements Office Hours Part 1
Recording Now Available!
Hosted by AHCA/NCAL
A recording of the October 2, 2020 AHCA/NCAL hosted PRF Requirements Office Hours Part 1 is now available. Access the Recording
PRF Requirements Office Hours Part 2
Recording Now Available!
Hosted by AHCA/NCAL
A recording of the October 9, 2020 AHCA/NCAL hosted PRF Requirements Office Hours Part 2 is now available. Access the Recording
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Webinar
Recording Now Available!
Hosted by AHCA/NCAL
Recordings of the two office hour webinars on the FFCRA are now available. Access the Recording
Please email COVID19@ahca.org for additional questions, or visit ahcancal.org/coronavirus for more information.
NYSHFA/NYSCAL CONTACTS:
Lisa Volk, RN, B.P.S., LNHA
Director, Clinical & Quality Services
518-462-4800 x15
Jackie Pappalardi, RN, BSN
Executive Director
518-462-4800 x16
