New Updates to Regulatory and Agency COVID-19 Guidelines COVID-19 Published:July 28, 2021 COVID19@ahca.org Rollup Image Page ContentWith the Delta variant spreading rampantly throughout the U.S., AHCA/NCAL wants to keep members informed of the recent COVID-19 regulatory and Agency updates: HHS Extends COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Through October 18OSHA Extends Comment Period for COVID-19 ETS New Monoclonal Antibody Calculator CMS Updates Emergency Preparedness Exercise Exemption CDC Recommends COVID-19 Negative Staff Avoid Working While Acutely Ill HHS Releases Updated PRF Reporting Requirements CMS Updates Visitation Guidance for ICF/IID MACs Resume Post-Pay Medical Review of Claims Submitted During COVID-19 PHE Vaccine Reporting Requirements: CMPs to start June 21 Guidelines for Implementing a Vaccine Requirement for Employees New NIOSH Guidance on N-95 Respirators Interim Final Rule on COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements for LTCF and ICFs-IID CDC Updates Infection Control Expectations for Nursing Homes AHCA/NCAL is also offering an online course, Infection Prevention and Control in the Post-COVID-19 World. It reviews how COVID-19 spreads, how to track and report the illness, and describes the regulatory requirements for infection prevention and control. In addition to the basics of infection prevention and control practices, the future of infection prevention and control are discussed. Read more information about this course. Questions on any COVID-19 matters can be directed to COVID-19@ahca.org. Related Blogs Reminder: CDC NHSN Open Office Hours for Annual Health Care Personnel Influenza Vaccine Reporting 4.24.2024 COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody: New Codes for PEMGARDA 4.19.2024 Upcoming Webinars - Understanding Changes in COVID-19 Vaccine Reporting Starting April 1 3.26.2024