CMS Reporting Rule to NHSN System is Released
The new CMS requirement for facility reporting on COVID-19 is available here. This article from LeadingAge National provides a summary and more information about implications for members.
The reporting requirements will be effective immediately upon publishing in the Federal Register, scheduled for May 8. LeadingAge has asked CMS for a grace period while providers work to complete enrollment and familiarize themselves with the new module. NHSN will be hosting 2 additional training sessions. These training sessions will be a repeat of the recorded training that took place this week. Trainings will eventually be posted to the NHSN website, though this could take a number of weeks, so it’s best to get on one of these training sessions. Dates/times are below. Access the training here:
https://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/ltc/covid19/index.html
Monday, May 4, 2:00pm EST – Enrollment Process
Tuesday, May 5, 3:00pm EST – Reporting Module
Questions?
Contact:
Laura Hofmann, MSN, RN – Director of Clinical and Nursing Facility Regulatory Services
c: 324-231-4804