Memorandum: HCAC Membership Agenda and meeting dates October 17th, 2024

 

To: Home Care Advisory Committee Members From: Erica McClurg, Home Care Services Manager Hello HCAC Members,  Here is the Meeting Agenda for the next Home Care Advisory Committee: Date: 10/17/24 Time: 1:30p - 4:00p Team Leader: Erica McClurg Facilitator: Erica McClurg Note Taker: Home Care Advisory Meetings are held Quarterly Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m - Join the Zoom meeting Thursday January 16th 2025 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Join the Zoom meeting Hello HCAC Members and Public,  Please review the minutes from the last quarterly meeting held on 7/18/24, sent in email to members prior to the meeting on 10/14/24.  Members will be asked to pass a motion on whether the minutes stand as written or if the information is inaccurate and needs to be corrected at the next meeting on Thursday, October 17, 2024, 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. It’s that time again for our quarterly HCAC meeting! The agenda is light, so please feel free to bring any topics you’d like to discuss. 1. The guidance website is under construction and will present to the members once completed.  2. Members, please complete the 2024 Annual Training for Members. The attestation must be submitted once the training is complete. If you are not sure if you have completed the training, please contact Erica.McClurg@state.co.us. 3. Introduction to two new supervisors in the home care and hospice section; Ayla Guething and Amanda Chamberlain. 4. Infection control considerations since it is that time of year. 5. Most commonly cited regulations. 6. Discharge process/Google form .

New MDS Resource for Submitting the Manual Correct/Delete Form

 

To: MDS Coordinators, Directors of Nursing, Billing and Coding Personnel, Licensed Nursing Facilities Administrators From: The Health Facilities Education and Quality (HFEQ) Branch of the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) A new resource for submission of the manual correction/deletion form is available and has been added to the MDS training and resources site. Simply select the down arrow for ‘When to Submit a Manual Correction/Deletion Form’ to access the directions on accurately completing and submitting the form.  Questions, please contact wendy.castro@state.co.us or cdphe_mds_colorado@state.co.us .

Update on Saline and Sterile Solutions Supply Chain Disruptions

 

To: Home Health Agencies, Administrators, and OASIS Coordinators From The .To: All who may be affected by the saline shortage  From: HFEMSD We are reaching out with updates on the supply chain disruptions affecting saline and other sterile solutions due to Hurricane Helene. The recent storm impacted the Baxter facility in North Carolina, which supplies a significant portion of IV solutions and irrigation fluids across the U.S. This has led to a temporary shortage of normal saline IV fluids, irrigation fluids, sterile water, and certain dextrose solutions. Baxter has resumed shipping to hospitals and dialysis centers, and other global plants are scaling production to support U.S. needs. However, due to continued disruptions, certain products remain on allocation. Current and Upcoming Actions: Supply Coordination: HHS and ASPR are working with public and private partners to stabilize the supply chain, expedite FDA assessments of alternative products, and increase domestic manufacturing. Preparation for Further Storm Impact: With Hurricane Milton potentially affecting supply, assets are being pre-deployed, and production is being shifted from at-risk areas. Guidance for Providers: HHS encourages providers to: Evaluate and conserve supplies, prioritizing critical use cases. Review guidance from Baxter and ASHP on managing and conserving fluids effectively. Baxter is working directly with customers regarding allocations, and additional updates are available on their website. HHS will continue to coordinate with manufacturers and distributors and keep healthcare providers informed as this situation evolves. Baxter newsroom Hurricane Helene updates ASHP - fluid shortages suggestions for management and conservation Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work through these supply chain challenges together. .