Recorded COVID Update Session from 04. As most of you know, the Public Health Emergency has been extended until July 15, 2022. This action extends most of the current waivers although, CMS has announced that certain waivers specific to Hospice inpatient units will end. Discussion will occur about these announcements, the increase in the Northeast of the BA.2 omicron subvariant, and other concerns related to the pandemic.

Recorded COVID Update Session

COVID Update Session

Recorded COVID Update Session - Updates on the vaccine mandate. PowerPoint handouts can be found under the "Handout" tab

Webinar explanation of the Hospice Blanket Waivers with the CHAP standards that are involved, as well as, the corresponding CMS regulation.

Update to ongoing COVID-19 information

This one page resource addresses the most frequently asked questions of providers during CHAP COVID-19 conference calls. It addresses the effective date, identifying which of your employees are impacted, data collection, testing and paid time off.

Symptom Information related to COVID-19 . Basic information about Variants and Protection.

The CHAP Weekly COVID-19 Conference Calls reveal organizations are dealing with much confusion and misinformation when it comes to mask requirements for fully vaccinated Healthcare Personnel and the patients they are caring for. What is not routinely advertised is that fully vaccinated staff, who provide direct care, must continue to follow the established PPE guidelines present before the initiation of the vaccine. This is proving difficult to explain in light of the loosening restrictions related to masking of those individuals who are fully vaccinated. See the attached summary of the CDC recommendations, website resources, and next steps for organizations.

This FAQ document provides answers to questions that may be posed by employees related to the COVID-19 vaccine. Adapted from CDC.