The Latest COVID-19 Updates | January 11, 2021
Monday, January 11, 2021
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Posted by: Julianna Ems
2021 Policy Priorities, Vaccine Survey, Testing, PPE, & Re-Opening Solutions, + more. |
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LeadingAge Texas provides crucial, proactive oversight, and key contacts to help your organization stay compliant, informed, and connected. This weekly update summarizes state and federal guidelines and regulatory updates related to COVID-19.
Questions? Ask LeadingAge Texas, your national association, or one another.
There are many ways to get help during this crisis. Contact LeadingAge Texas' team directly or submit questions here. If you have questions about national issues, contact LeadingAge national's team directly or by email at covid@leadingage.org. Join the LeadingAge Member Community COVID-19 group to ask questions, access resources, and share best practices for dealing with the coronavirus.
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UPCOMING EVENTS & EDUCATION
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-— NEW REGISTRATION FOR 2021 —
Weekly COVID-19 Discussion Calls
Tuesdays • 1 - 2 pm CT • Zoom Meeting
Register here to join us tomorrow and every Tuesday in 2021 for our weekly COVID-19 Discussion Calls.
Past session recordings, PowerPoints, and additional materials are available here.
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-— LAUNCHING JAN 19 —
Standards of Care: Driving LTC Clinical Quality
Monthly • Third Tuesdays at 1 pm CT • Webinar Series
This 12-month webinar series focuses on nursing facility systems of care and managing common conditions treated in the LTC setting. Each session addresses standards of care, staff training/ competency focus areas, critical nursing assessment/ documentation principles, care planning guidance, recommended QA activities, and practical daily operations guidance with extensive use of case examples.
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Cultivating LTC Leaders:
Topics in Regulatory, Legal and Compliance Management
Monthly • First Tuesdays at 1 pm CT • Webinar Series
This 12-month webinar series addresses hot topics in nursing home operations to develop skills in managing current clinical- regulatory, legal, and compliance risks. A team of expert presenters offers insight on systems and strategies to advance preparedness for the varied challenges facing LTC leaders, with practical solutions, templates, tools, and resources.
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Vaccine Town Hall for Assisted Living and Senior Housing Providers
Jan 12 • 11 am CT
Register
Flu & COVID: What You Need to Know
Jan 12 • 11 am - 12 pm CT
Register
LeadingAge and Abbott Training on BinaxNOW Testing Cards
Jan 12 • 12 pm CT
Register
NF Provider COVID-19 Webinar with HHSC LTC Regulation & DSHS
Jan 13 • 2:30 - 4 pm CT
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Vaccines and Vaccinations: Legal and Operational Issues
Jan 21 • 1 pm CT
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LeadingAge 2021 Policy Action Forum
Jan 27 • 1 pm CT
Register
NF Provider COVID-19 Webinar with HHSC LTC Regulation and DSHS 01.06.21
Session Recording • Presentation
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LATEST UPDATES & RESOURCES
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-— 87th LEGISLATIVE SESSION —
LeadingAge Texas Priorities Focus On Supporting Older Adults & Quality Aging Services Post-Pandemic
The 87th Texas Legislature will convene tomorrow, January 12th for what’s sure to be the most unusual session of our lifetime. On top of logistical challenges due to COVID-19, legislators will be faced with tough policy decisions. LeadingAge Texas will be at the forefront to ensure the the voices of our members and those you serve are heard. View our legislative priorities and stay up to date by visiting www.leadingagetexas.org/87thsession.
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-— IN THE NEWS —
Likely Thousands of Nursing Home Residents Still Waiting on Vaccines as Distribution Expands Across Texas
"George Linial, President of the senior living advocacy group LeadingAge Texas said the majority of its members report a smooth vaccine rollout, although some facilities are still waiting. He noted that the industry, and the residents living at these homes, were some of the people in the country most affected by the pandemic — calling vaccine access a “sigh of relief.”
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Urgent: Vaccine Information Needed
As more COVID-19 vaccines become available, LeadingAge would like to have a better understanding of members’ experiences. Please take a moment to fill out this short survey by Wednesday, January 13.
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COVID-19 TESTING, PPE, & RE-OPENING SOLUTIONS
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PPE & Re-Opening Solutions:
McKesson – Rapid Antigen Test Available
Additionally, McKesson continues to receive additional supply for certain high demand PPE items, that they are now able to offer to any community. This will be outside of the current allocation process and while supplies last. Please reach out to your McKesson representative for pricing and to place your order!
• Rapid Antigen Test - Reach out to your McKesson representative for more information
• Ear loop Masks, Face Shields, Coveralls, Hand Wipes and Hand Sanitizer
• Gowns are no longer on allocation, availability is open for bulk orders as well
• If storage space is of concern McKesson is now offering a Gown Storage Program for those bulk gown purchases, please reach out to your representative
Direct Supply – Full PPE & Re-Opening Solutions
Direct Supply also has a robust portfolio of UV Disinfection technology as well as purification systems. To receive additional information please reach out to one of our Regional Consultants! If you are unsure of who to connect with at Direct Supply, please reach out to Ann Castro at ann@leadingagetexas.org (817) 680-5471.
• Makrite N95’s - $2.95, Gloves, Goggles, Face shields, Barriers
• Direct Supply PPE
• Partitions / Barriers
• Air Purification Solutions
HD Supply – Full PPE and Re-Opening Solutions
• Gloves, Electrostatic Sprayer, Disinfectants, Barriers
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For more information on PPE and/or if you are in need of additional PPE items we have not yet provided, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Ann Castro, Director of Business Development, at (817) 680-5471 if you have any questions
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512.467.2242 • www.leadingagetexas.org • info@leadingagetexas.org
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