COVID-19

Updated 4/3: Covid Resources and reports from subscribers

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  I will update with new resources daily as identified.  Links are provided for regularly updated resources whenever possible.   SITREP: Real-time world data: https://www.worldometers.info/ US Deaths: https://www.worldlifeexpectancy.com/usa-cause-of-death-by-age-and-gender Article: Hot spots by county: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/map-reveals-hidden-u-s-hotspots-of-coronavirus-infection/   National:    CMS has issued a number of waivers to various states. A blanket waiver has been issued for a number … Read more

CMS advisories set Triage, Placement and Discharge guidance for Hospitals, limit surveys, issue COVID-info for nursing homes

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March 4, 2019 — In an unprecedented move, CMS has issued state advisories on three topics, including limiting facilities surveys to priority issues: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/qso-20-12-allpdf.pdf-1 A second QSO Memo, Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention Concerning Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): FAQs and Considerations for Patient Triage, Placement and Hospital Discharge  is not currently responding to the CMS … Read more