CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) are monitoring and tracking the outbreak of the respiratory illness Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Nebraska Health Care Association will continue to communicate the latest information. Nebraska case information and public health response can be found on the DHHS website.
MEMBER CONNECTION OPPORTUNITIES
Nebraska Health Care Association members are invited to participate in several COVID-19 connections, calls, and webinars via Zoom each week. Access recordings and learn more about the connections here. »
IMPORTANT RESOURCES
NEW! NHCA-LAN-NHA Hospital to Post-Acute Transfer Assessment Form – Version Three
Source: Nebraska Health Care Association, LeadingAge Nebraska, Nebraska Hospital Association
NEW! Nebraska Crisis Standards of Care Guidance
Source: The Center for Preparedness Education, A Joint Endeavor Between Creighton University School of Medicine and University of Nebraska Medical Center
Approved Guidance on Home Visits and Outings Nov. 18, 2020
Source: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Approved Guidance on Nasal Swabbing Nov. 18, 2020
Source: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
NEW! CMS County Test Positivity Rates
Source: Nebraska Health Care Association
Healthcare Staffing Agencies
Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency
DHHS Guidance on CLIA Reporting for NF and AL – Including Links to Reporting Spreadsheet and Instructional Guide
Source: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
DHHS Nursing Home Testing Plan and LTC Lab Calendar
Source: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Survey Guidance on COVID-19 Screening and Communal Dining Aug. 26, 2020
Source: Nebraska Health Care Association, LeadingAge Nebraska, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Guidance from DHHS on COVID-19 Restriction Phasing in Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities June 15, 2020
Source: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Nebraska Local Public Health Departments
Source: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
UNL Hand Sanitizer Safety Data Sheet
Source: University of Nebraska–Lincoln
NHCA COVID-19 NF and AL Reporting Summary
Source: Nebraska Health Care Association
CDC NHSN COVID-19 Reporting Forms, Instructions, and Resources
Source: W. H. Heaton, Regs-In-A-Flash
CMS Requirements for Notification of Confirmed and Suspected COVID-19 Cases Among Residents and Staff in Nursing Homes
Source: American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living
Online PPE Request Portal
Source: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
COVID-19 Healthcare Planning Checklist
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the U.S.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This page will be updated regularly at noon Mondays through Fridays. Numbers close out at 4 p.m. the day before reporting.
Preparing for COVID-19 in Long-Term Care Facilities, Nursing Homes
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention