Fact sheet: Enhanced Influenza Vaccine Products in Long-Term Care Settings
Increased Understanding of Enhanced Influenza Vaccine Products in Long-Term Care Settings: Benefits of Enhanced Influenza Vaccine Products Fact sheet
HHSC Expands Visitation at Long-Term Care Facilities, Allows Designated Essential Family Caregivers to Provide Support
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to expand visitation options for eligible nursing, assisted living, and intermediate care facilities, home and community-based service providers, and inpatient hospice, effective Thursday, Sept. 24. HHSC’s updated emergency rules will allow a designated essential caregiver to provide supportive, hands-on care
HHSC Urges Long-Term Care Facilities to Update Emergency Preparedness Plans Amid Hurricane Season, Pandemic
HHSC Urges Long-Term Care Facilities to Update Emergency Preparedness Plans Amid Hurricane Season, Pandemic
CMS Issues Guidance to NFs for Notification of Confirmed and Suspected COVID-19 Cases Among Residents and Staff
CMS Issues Guidance to NFs for Notification of Confirmed and Suspected COVID-19 Cases Among Residents and Staff The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released QSO-20-29-NH (PDF). The memo informs nursing facilities about the following: On May 8, 2020, CMS will publish an interim final rule with comment period. Facilities must submit their first set
New page of COVID-19 Resources
Check out our new page of COVID-19 resources! We will be continually updating the page with new information about COVID-19, particularly as it pertains to long-term care and aging. COVID-19 Resources