New QSO-24-08-NH incorporates Enhanced Barrier Precautions into infection control procedures for MDROs, aligning with nationally accepted standards.

The reporting period covers federal COVID-19 relief funds received in the second half of 2022.

DOH confirms that ACF and AL providers should follow updated guidance.

To complete the upgrade to Level 3 access and resume reporting capabilities, NHSN users should email nhsn@cdc.gov with the subject line “Enhancing Security Data – Level 3.”

CMS recently released a Medicare Billing Guideline for vaccination when an individual is in a skilled nursing facility.

The CDC is offering webinars on weekly COVID reporting and annual staff flu vaccination data submission, while CMS has scheduled an Open Door Forum covering several topics.

Nursing home and ACF members are encouraged to take advantage of these valuable resources.