The Lead July 6, 2021
From the Desk of Karen Messer, President and CEO
Top Stories:
July 27 Webinar: Complying with New Provider Relief Fund Reporting Requirements
Update on IDPH Rules on Healthcare Workers
Department on Aging Shares Weekly COVID-19 Update
Update to COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Coding and Reimbursement
From the Desk of Karen Messer, President and CEO:
Are You Ready for OSHA’s New ETS Requirements?
Employers subject to OSHA’s jurisdiction have a short timeframe to become compliant with most of the new Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requirements related to preventing the spread of COVID-19. The rules apply to all settings where employees provide health care or support services and include guidance related to physical barriers, ventilation, staff training, and paid leave requirements. LeadingAge has a new on-demand update to give you all the important information you need to act quickly and ensure employees are being provided a safe workplace free from recognized hazards. It is free for all LeadingAge members.
Top Stories:
July 27 Webinar: Complying with New Provider Relief Fund Reporting Requirements
Beginning July 1, you now have 90 days to report on Provider Relief Funds if you received them this past year. Join this 90-minute webinar to gain expert guidance as the September 30 reporting deadline approaches. Participants will learn what they should be paying attention to, share how HHS reporting guidelines will impact your lost revenue calculations, and discuss how this reporting will intersect with other assistance you may have received during the pandemic.
Update on IDPH Rules on Healthcare Workers
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) had extended an emergency, temporary rule for the Healthcare Worker Background Check Code, effective June 20 through June 26. The rule (no longer in effect) allowed military personnel with medical training to serve as certified nursing assistants (CNAs) in healthcare facilities; suspended normal requirements for Illinois certification of CNAs licensed in another state; and allowed CNAs with inactive status on the IDPH Health Care Worker Registry for less than five years to resume work as CNAs immediately. LeadingAge Illinois continues to meet with legislators to discuss the current workforce crisis in aging services and the need for action.
Department on Aging Shares Weekly COVID-19 Update
The Illinois Department on Aging (DoA) has distributed a weekly COVID-19 update for the Aging Network. Click here to view the latest updates and resources from the DoA.
Update to COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Coding and Reimbursement
The Illinois Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) has issued an update to COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Coding and Reimbursement, effective June 8, 2021. It includes an add-on for In-Home Vaccinations of Certain Medicaid Customers. Click here for the official notice.