Under the COVID-19 public health emergency, CMS has provided waivers and detailed requirements allowing a Medicare-participating ASC to apply for temporary recognition as a hospital. This free, 15-minute webinar provides an overview of the CMS hospital Conditions of Participation that an ASC must attest to in order to seek this temporary status. The recorded webinar is…
Key points: FDA issues first EUA for SARS-CoV2 IgM/IgG rapid test. This test is for laboratories that possess a non-waived CLIA certificate. There is currently no fingerstick claim for the use of this test. Are any HFAP Standards affected? No. This is provided for information only. Read associated documents below. qSARS-CoV-2 IgG/IgM Rapid Test Healthcare…
Please share this individuals in the following roles: CEO, COO, CNO, Chief Medical Officer Quality Director, Director of Surgery Services, Director of Outpatient Services Infection Control Coordinator, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Accreditation Coordinator CMS QSO-20-22 Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention of Coronavirus Disease (COVID19) in Outpatient Settings: FAQs and Considerations Key points: This CMS QSO…
Please share this announcement with individuals in the following roles: CEO, COO, CNO, Quality Director, Chief Medical Officer, Quality Director, Infection Control Coordinator, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Accreditation Coordinator CMS QSO-20-15 EMTALA Requirements and Implications Related to COVID-19 (Revised 3/30/2020) Key points: This publication provides additional guidance for the establishment of drive-through testing sites, clarification of…