Beginning Sept. 30, 2020, employers must allow employees to accrue paid sick time.

The DOH guidance reduces the visitation suspension period after a positive case from 28 days to 14 days and requires nursing home visitors to present a negative test result from the prior seven days. The CMS guidance emphasizes the psychosocial and physical well-being of residents and prohibits nursing homes from restricting visitation without a reasonable clinical and safety justification.

Latest updates for providers of LTPAC and senior services.

A relatively low-cost borrowing program that may help with cash flow.

The new directives require the collection and reporting of additional demographic information pertaining to patients receiving COVID-19 tests and three-hour reporting of COVID-19 and flu test results. They apply to all laboratories, including health care providers conducting testing.

Members of Congress need to hear from providers who are on the front lines of this pandemic caring for and supporting residents, clients, staff, and families.