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LeadingAge MN CEO Gayle Kvenvold Provides Mission Moment at National Conference
On November 11, 2020 by LeadingAge
At noon tomorrow (11/12), LeadingAge Minnesota CEO Gayle Kvenvold will be featured as part of LeadingAge National’s Annual Conference. Kvenvold was asked to provide a Mission Moment—a personal reflection on our missions of service in these challenging times.
COVID-19 Resilience Tips & Resources in New Pandemic Playbook
On November 11, 2020 by Terri Foley
As a sign of hope in the battle with COVID-19, the new multi-media Pandemic Playbook: Moving From Fear to Action from LeadingAge features a 10-minute video documenting a New Jersey nursing home’s victory over COVID-19 in the early days of the pandemic.
Additional NHSN Training on POC Test Reporting Tool
On November 11, 2020 by Jonathan Lips
CDC has announced two more training session opportunities on the new point-of-care testing tool on NHSN. Trainings will be held this week on Thursday, November 12 at 2:00 PM Central Time and Friday, November 13 at 11:00 AM Central Time. Register for these training sessions here. The slides have been posted here. CDC has promised to post a recording of the training session in the future.
State PPE Support Remains Available for Providers in Need
On November 11, 2020 by Jonathan Lips
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge throughout the state, many providers are again experiencing PPE shortages – especially with gloves – and we thought it would be helpful to remind members of the process for requesting supplies from the State.
Take-Aways from Updated MDH 5-Point LTC COVID-19 Battle Plan
On November 11, 2020 by Kari Thurlow
On Friday, the Minnesota Department of Health released its Long-term Care COVID-19 Response: November 2020 Update and provided some updates regarding benchmarks with respect to how COVID-19 is impacting senior care providers and the people they serve.
Emergency Use Authorization Published for Monoclonal Antibody Therapy for COVID-19
On November 11, 2020 by Kari Everson
Monoclonal antibody therapy is a COVID-19 treatment that appears to prevent the progression of COVID-19 disease, decrease the length of illness, and may prevent hospitalizations. An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) was published today allowing the emergency use of monoclonal antibody therapy (Bamlanivimab) for adults and children with a positive COVID-19 test. Recipients must be 12 years of age or older or at least 40kg in weight. There are specific criteria for use of this therapy including:
- The recipient should have a confirmed COVID-19 infection;
- The recipient should be early in the disease progression; and
- The recipient should be symptomatic but not severely ill.
COVID-19 Resource Round-Up: Planning for Winter Holidays
On November 4, 2020 by Terri Foley
As staff, residents, and families plan for the Thanksgiving holiday, the CDC has published winter holiday guidance and recommendations for COVID-19 safe practices. Members may want to link to this page on your organization’s website and post it in your employee publications in the coming weeks. This guidance includes tips for hosting gatherings, attending events, and traveling safely if necessary.
Rising COVID-19 Cases Creates Huge Jump in “Red” Counties
On November 4, 2020 by Jeff Bostic
As community spread of COVID-19 continues at a rapid pace in Minnesota, it has consequences for care centers under the CMS staff testing mandate. The most recent CMS data, for the period from 10/15 through 10/28, has 29 counties with red status, due to a test positivity rate of over 10%. That’s up from 13 counties just a week before. Care centers who are using the CMS data to determine their testing practice and who are now in a red county will have to implement twice a week staff testing.
Reporting Antigen Test Results
On November 4, 2020 by Kari Everson
Antigen tests are a rapid test used to determine whether or not an individual has a current infection. Multiple antigen testing methods are available in long-term care settings including the BD Veritor antigen test machine, the Sophia Quidel antigen test machine, and the Abbot BinaxNOW card tests.
Clarification on Return to Work by Healthcare Personnel Exposed to COVID-19
On November 4, 2020 by Jonathan Lips
We received a question recently asking if a healthcare worker who experiences a high risk exposure to COVID-19, but who is asymptomatic and has not tested positive for the virus, may return to work prior to the end of his or her 14-day quarantine – if staffing needs are acute. The answer is yes, but only if certain conditions are met.
MDH Posts Additional Environmental Guidance on Indoor Visitation
On November 4, 2020 by Jonathan Lips
In new Guidance for Selecting In-building Visitation Area in Long-Term Facilities (11/04/20) released today, MDH provides more details about divider specifications in rooms or visitation areas, as well as specifics on room ventilation and airflow diagrams.
Safe Practices for a Safe Visit: New Video Available
On October 28, 2020 by Julie Apold
Everyone is working hard to balance visitation and safety. LeadingAge Minnesota’s new 4-minute Safe Practices for Safe Visits video provides the 4 key safety rules
Affordable Housing Survey Reveals COVID-19 Cases, Isolation, & Financial Strain
On October 28, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry
A national survey of senior housing providers by LeadingAge finds COVID-19 cases in a majority of communities, and that financial strain and resident social isolation are key concerns.
COVID-19 Resource Round-Up
On October 28, 2020 by Terri Foley
In LeadingAge Minnesota’s weekly Huddles and Clinical Coaching Rooms, we continue to get questions about the length of quarantine and when staff can be back at work.
LTC Imperative Completes Survey on Testing in Consultation with MDH
On October 28, 2020 by Jeff Bostic
The LTC Imperative recently wrapped up our most recent short survey, this one on testing practices using questions developed in consultation with MDH to give them a view into what is happening with testing in long-term care.
COVID-19 Crisis Staffing Checklist Available
On October 28, 2020 by Kari Everson
The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) may be able to assist your organization with emergency staffing needs related to COVID-19.
MDH Releases New Resources for LTC Providers for Testing & Reporting
On October 28, 2020 by Kari Everson
Today, the Minnesota Department of Health published two new resources to assist members with testing and reporting requirements.
Nursing Homes Invited to Join COVID-19 Project Echo Initiative
On October 28, 2020 by Kari Everson
Registration opened this week for nursing homes to join a 16-week online learning collaborative on COVID-19 care and prevention—led by Hennepin Healthcare Systems and the University of Minnesota
First Round of Infection Control Payments Headed to Nursing Homes Next Week
On October 28, 2020 by Jeff Bostic
Federal authorities announced today that they will be distributing about $333 million in first-round infection control performance payments to more than 10,000 care centers based on their results battling the spread of COVID-19.
Vaccine Update: Deadline Extended for COVID-19 Vaccine Partnership
On October 28, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry
Senior living and other long-term care providers now have until Nov. 6 to sign up for the Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program.