Newest documents
- Information on free COVID testing for long-term care facilities 08.23.22
- Updated CDC guidance on Enhanced Barrier Precautions 07.12.22
AHCA/NCAL updates/information
- Information on free COVID testing for long-term care facilities 08.23.22
- AHCA/NCAL resource on NHSN reporting errors 01.12.22
- AHCA/NCAL vaccination reporting rule clarification 05.28.21
- AHCA/NCAL overview of visitation guidance changes 03.10.21
- AHCA/NCAL information on vaccine distribution program Oct. 22
- AHCA/NCAL summary of HHS Provider Relief Fund reporting guidance Sept. 23
- AHCA summary of new testing requirements
- AHCA/NCAL July 20 summary of CDC updates
- AHCA/NCAL June 8 letter requesting assisted living funding
- AHCA/NCAL June 1 update with survey guidance, NHSN information
- AHCA/NCAL May 22 memo from Mark Parkinson regarding HHS funding
- AHCA/NCAL May 19 answers to questions on reimbursement, legal issues
- AHCA/NCAL May 8 update on NHSN enrollment delays
- AHCA/NCAL summary of CMS May 6 memo
- AHCA/NCAL May 4 update with updated CDC return to work guidance
- AHCA/NCAL May 1 update with overview of CMS blanket waivers
- AHCA/NCAL April 30 update regarding CMS interim final rule on reporting requirements
- AHCA/NCAL April 28 update with guidance on documenting assistance requests
- AHCA/NCAL April 23 update on preparing for widespread testing
- AHCA/NCAL April 22 update on distribution of additional provider relief funds
- AHCA/NCAL April 21 update with CDC return to work guidance
- AHCA/NCAL April 16 update with guidance for facilities facing PPE, staffing shortages
- AHCA/NCAL April 14 update with recommendations for when residents want to leave the building
- AHCA/NCAL April 13 update on OSHA guidance, webinar series
- AHCA/NCAL April 10 update providing guidance on collaborating with hospice
- AHCA/NCAL April 10 update on $30 billion distribution to Medicare providers
- AHCA/NCAL April 9 update on PPE
- AHCA/NCAL April 4 update providing steps to take when COVID-19 is in a facility
- AHCA/NCAL April 1 update on CDC call, MDS coding guidance
- AHCA/NCAL accelerated and advance payments FAQs
- Revised screening checklist for visitors and staff
- AHCA/NCAL temporary nurse aide training program
- AHCA/NCAL March 30 update on CMS blanket regulatory waivers
- AHCA/NCAL March 30 revised guidance on accepting admissions from hospitals
- AHCA/NCAL March 29 update on Department of Labor guidance
- AHCA/NCAL March 28 update on Medicare Accelerated Pay
- AHCA/NCAL March 27 update on third stimulus package, VA update
- AHCA/NCAL March 26 update on Senate passage of stimulus
- AHCA/NCAL March 25 update about CMS call, CDC guidance
- AHCA/NCAL March 24 update on CDC call, assisted living guidance
- AHCA/NCAL March 23 update about a public call for supplies
- AHCA/NCAL March 19 update
- AHCA March 13 update
- AHCA March 11 memo regarding Medicare FFS and Medicare Advantage guidance
- What to do when COVID-19 gets into your facility
- AHCA/NCAL guidance regarding visitors to long-term care facilities
- AHCA talking points to assist facilities with media contacts
- AHCA/NCAL coronavirus general information and updates
- Recording of March 3 AHCA webinar
CDC guidance/documents
- Updated CDC guidance on Enhanced Barrier Precautions 07.12.22
- CDC revised guidance 03.10.21
- CDC Federal Retail Pharmacy Program information
- CDC data on vaccination coverage Feb. 5
- CDC Long-term Care Facility Toolkit
- Summary of updated CDC instructions for completing NHSN pathway Aug. 14
- Updated CDC return to work criteria Aug. 10
- CDC April 13 updated criteria for returning to work
- CDC March 18 guidance for optimizing PPE supply
- CDC strategies to prevent coronavirus spread
- Sign that can be placed on facility doors
CMS guidance/documents
- CMS vaccine mandate time frames 01.13.22
- CMS vaccine mandate interim final rule
- CMS nursing home visitation FAQ 01.06.22
- CMS interim rule on COVID vaccine requirements 05.13.21
- Updated CMS memo regarding testing 04.27.21
- Updated CMS memo regarding visitation 04.27.21
- CMS memo announcing end of certain blanket waivers April
- CMS revised visitation guidance 03.10.21
- CMS Positivity Chart 03.08.21
- Medicare AAP Overview and Check List Feb. 19
- CMS NH visitation guidance
- CMS testing guidance
- CMS county positivity rates Sept. 21
- CMS public reporting tip sheet Sept. 8
- Test Positivity Rates Sept. 3
- CMS interim final rule with new testing requirements
- Aug. 17 CMS memo on return to normal survey process
- CMS facility-level COVID-19 data
- CMS May 18 recommendations on reopening nursing homes
- CMS May 6 memo on updated reporting requirements for long-term care facilities
- CMS April 24 memo on Five Star updates
- CMS Waivers and COVID-19 Response presentation
- CMS March 23 memo on prioritization of survey activities
- CMS March 13 updated guidance
- CMS March 10 updated guidance regarding respirators
- CMS March 9 memo providing guidance for nursing homes
- CMS March 4 memo regarding suspension of survey activities
Governor’s executive orders
- Governor’s April 27 executive order #80
- Governor’s Sept. 29 executive order #63
- Governor’s Sept. 29 executive order #64
- Governor’s July 31 executive order #55
- Governor’s executive orders #36 and #50 regarding licensure barriers
- Governor’s July 2 executive order #53
- Governor’s June 12 executive order #49
- Governor’s April 28 executive order #30
- Governor’s April 17 executive order #28
- Governor’s April 13 executive order #27
- Governor’s April 2 executive order #23
- Governor’s March 26 executive order #20
- Governor’s March 24 executive order #19
- Governor’s March 23 executive order #18
- Governor’s March 22 executive order #17
- Governor’s March 19 executive order #15
- Governor’s March 12 executive order #14
TennCare/TDH/state documents
- PASRR guidance 8.25.21
- Temporary Nurse Aide Bridge Program information August 2021
- Attestation form for temporary nurse aides August 2021
- Tennessee Vaccination Plan Dec. 30
- TDH updated visitation FAQs Oct. 30
- TDH COVID visitation aid
- TennCare memorandum regarding NF COVID Testing Sept. 30
- TDH information regarding critical infrastructure workers
- TDH long-term care testing FAQs July 24
- TDH long-term care testing FAQs July 7
- TDH long-term care testing FAQs June 15
- TDH guidance on allowing visitation June 10
- May 5 TDH ASIC call slides
- TDH April 22 weekly call slides
- Temporary Nurse Aide Certification April 3
- FINAL ACLF IG Rule – Admit or Retain Resident COVID-19 April 1
- FINAL ACLF RHA IG Rule – Fire Drills April 1
- FINAL HHA IG Rule – Allow NP PA in place of physician April 1
- FINAL HHA IG Rule – Physician Signature CP Review April 1
- FINAL HHA Rule – Adjust Supervisory Visit April 1
- FINAL Hospice Rule – Adjust Supervisory Visit April 1
- FINAL Hospice Rule – Allow NP PA to Fulfill April 1
- FINAL IG – Hospital Rule – Critical Access Hospital Definition April 1
- FINAL IG Hospital Rule – Emergency Admit April 1
- FINAL IG NH Rule – Admission Excess Licensed Bed Capacity April 1
- FINAL IG NH Rule – Nurse Aide Hours Greater Than Four April 1
- TDH Board Policy #82 April 1
- TDH Board Policy #83 April 1
- TennCare April 1 memo on federal PASRR requirements
- TDH March 28 COVID guidance
- TennCare March 19 memo on Redeterminations and PASRR
- Slides from March 10 TDH webinar
- Tennessee Department of Health coronavirus website
Miscellaneous
- Supreme Court ruling on CMS vaccine mandate
- Supreme Court ruling on OSHA emergency temporary standards
- Public health emergency extension April 21
- PPE Registration Process Dec. 8
- Updated HHS NHSN reporting requirements Oct. 22
- HHS updated Provider Relief Fund FAQs
- COVID testing flow chart Oct. 1
- In-Person Visitation Application Template
- In-Person Visitation Application FAQ
- Report on discordant COVID test results
- HHS Sept. 3 announcement of $2 billion quality incentive program
- Nursing home infection control self-assessment May 12
- Hilton offers rooms to frontline health care workers
- THCA summary of BLHCF actions April 1
- PPE Request Form
- Franchise and Excise Tax notice
- Nursing home infection prevention assessment tool
- March 19 memo on applicability of paid-leave provisions in Coronavirus Response Act
- EPA guidance on cleaning agents
- Toolkit for facility visitor screening
Caring Connections Advance Directives Forms Library
Source: Caring Connections, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Description: Caring Connections is a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. As a public service, Care Connections provides free online access to advance health care planning information and forms for Tennessee and the other forty-nine states.
Tennessee Advance Directive Information and Sample Forms
Source: Tennessee End-of-Life Partnership (TELP)
Description: Tennessee End-of-Life Partnership (TELP) is a non-profit, statewide organization that defines and promotes best practices in end-of-life care. Membership includes health care professionals, educators, policymakers, and representatives of the corporation, associations, consumer advocacy groups, and healthcare facilities.
Elder Abuse
Source: Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
Description: Background information on elder abuse; resources for determining whether elder abuse is happening; and contact information explaining how to report suspected elder abuse.
Tennessee Long Term Care Ombudsman
Source: Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
Description: This webpage provides contact information and web links for the long-term care ombudsman regional offices in Tennessee. The Long Term Care Ombudsman serves to protect the health, safety, and rights of persons receiving care in nursing facilities and other senior care facilities.
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Source: Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
Description: A collection of information and resource links for individuals and caregivers dealing with issues relating to Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. See, especially, the menu item “Extensive List of Links.”
Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Source: Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
Description: Every state has a SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program). Tennessee’s SHIP program serves older Tennessee residents through its mission to provide education, counseling, and other one-on-one assistance regarding Medicare, TennCare (Medicaid), managed care, and other health insurance options.
Tennessee Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Website
Source: Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
Description: This is your one-stop portal for information and resources for older adults, families, caregivers, and persons with disabilities. Includes under the “Services” option online search for resources based on your specific needs.
Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability Homepage
Source: Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
Description: Online listing of programs and resources for older adults in Tennessee, including program listing, area agencies on aging, resource links and contact information, an Alzheimer’s page, and much more.
Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Source: Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
Description: Every state has a SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program). Tennessee’s SHIP program serves older Tennessee residents through its mission to provide education, counseling, and other one-on-one assistance regarding Medicare, TennCare (Medicaid), managed care, and other health insurance options.
Caring Connections Advance Directives Forms Library
Source: Caring Connections, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Description: Caring Connections is a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. As a public service, Care Connections provides free online access to advance health care planning information and forms for Tennessee and the other forty-nine states.
Elder Abuse
Source: Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
Description: Background information on elder abuse; resources for determining whether elder abuse is happening; and contact information explaining how to report suspected elder abuse.
Tennessee Advance Directive Information and Sample Forms
Source: Tennessee End-of-Life Partnership (TELP)
Description: Tennessee End-of-Life Partnership (TELP) is a non-profit, statewide organization that defines and promotes best practices in end-of-life care. Membership includes health care professionals, educators, policymakers, and representatives of the corporation, associations, consumer advocacy groups, and healthcare facilities.
Tennessee Long Term Care Ombudsman
Source: Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
Description: This webpage provides contact information and web links for the long-term care ombudsman regional offices in Tennessee. The Long Term Care Ombudsman serves to protect the health, safety, and rights of persons receiving care in nursing facilities and other senior care facilities.
Tennessee Long Term Care Ombudsman
Source: Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
Description: This webpage provides contact information and web links for the long-term care ombudsman regional offices in Tennessee. The Long Term Care Ombudsman serves to protect the health, safety, and rights of persons receiving care in nursing facilities and other senior care facilities.
TennCare Website
Source: TennCare (Tennessee’s Medicaid program)
Description: This page provides a broad range of information about TennCare, including what services are covered, who is eligible, Long-Term Services & Support, and how to apply. A toll-free helpline is also provided.
Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Source: Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
Description: Every state has a SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program). Tennessee’s SHIP program serves older Tennessee residents through its mission to provide education, counseling, and other one-on-one assistance regarding Medicare, TennCare (Medicaid), managed care, and other health insurance options.
Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Source: Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
Description: Every state has a SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program). Tennessee’s SHIP program serves older Tennessee residents through its mission to provide education, counseling, and other one-on-one assistance regarding Medicare, TennCare (Medicaid), managed care, and other health insurance options.
Elder Abuse
Source: Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
Description: Background information on elder abuse; resources for determining whether elder abuse is happening; and contact information explaining how to report suspected elder abuse.
Tennessee Long Term Care Ombudsman
Source: Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
Description: This webpage provides contact information and web links for the long-term care ombudsman regional offices in Tennessee. The Long Term Care Ombudsman serves to protect the health, safety, and rights of persons receiving care in nursing facilities and other senior care facilities.
THCA/TNCAL’s Convention & Trade Show is the association’s signature event of the year, a time when Tennessee’s long-term care professionals can come together for education, networking, and a true sense of community. This year, however, the COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges unlike any our industry has seen before. THCA’s Board of Directors and staff have been considering the feasibility of holding a major event amid social distancing recommendations, restrictions on large gatherings, and the particular dangers of the virus to the elderly population.