Staff/Resident Testing

Staff/Resident Testing Reminder of Resources for Free COVID Test Kits: Federal resources to access tests.
October 3, 2023: Read More; Tags: COVID-19

Staff/Resident Testing COVID-19 Test Kits Still Available for Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Providers: LeadingAge National has confirmed that HHS will continue to distribute test kits despite the end of the federal PHE.
May 16, 2023: Read More; Tags: COVID-19

Staff/Resident Testing COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits Now Available for HUD 202 Programs and All LeadingAge Provider Settings and Communities: There are two portals for ordering tests, one for HUD 202 programs and another for all other health care providers and communities.
January 17, 2023: Read More; Tags: COVID-19

Staff/Resident Testing COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits Available for All LeadingAge Provider Settings and Communities: Weekly test kits are also available for non-members.
January 10, 2023: Read More; Tags: COVID-19

Staff/Resident Testing Update: CMS Rescinds Memo Limiting Uses of COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests: CMS has rescinded QSO 22-25-CLIA, issued on Sept. 26, 2022, which had limited the use of COVID-19 rapid antigen tests for testing asymptomatic individuals to the scope of the EUAs. As a result, providers with limited service lab registrations in New York State may continue to use any COVID-19 rapid antigen test with an EUA to test asymptomatic individuals.
October 11, 2022: Read More; Tags: COVID-19

Staff/Resident Testing Free COVID-19 Testing Program for NYC ACFs and Nursing Homes: Free testing program for NYC providers is updated with combination influenza testing.
December 17, 2021: Read More; Tags: COVID-19