CLOSING EVENTS IN EMResource For Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Residences and ICFs/Group Homes

 

To: Administrators and Managers of Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Residents and Group Homes/ICFs From: Greg Schlosser, Branch Chief, Health Facility Education and Quality Hello EMResource Users, We are writing to inform you that we will be ending the 3 ongoing events-Assisted Living Residences (ALR) Update & Group(GH) & Intermediate Care(ICF’s) Update in EMResource on 8/5/24. This decision was made after a careful review of the current reporting requirements of these facilities to the State. However, we still intend to keep this partnership ongoing & would like you all to keep your facilities information updated in EMResource. EMResource has proved to be an excellent emergency resource query tool during uncalled situations & users have benefitted from the updated facility information in the EMResource database. To continue updating your facility in EMResource please follow the below steps: The 3 LTCF/Assisted Living/Group Homes events are closing but users can continue to update statuses for their facilities in EMResource. In EMResource go to Menu → View → then select your authorized facility in either of the 3 sections- Long Term Care Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, ICF/Group Homes.  The facility you are authorized to update status for will have a key icon in front of it. Then can click on this key icon to update statuses for their facilities. COVID provider information & the contact information for your facility are important to be kept updated at all times We value & appreciate your continued  partnership with us.If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Melanie.Roth-Lawson@state.co.us (720-291-5929) or cdphe_EMResource@state.co.us. .

LTC Newsletter - November 2023

 

To: LTC From: CDPHE Infection Prevention Team     Here is the November 2023 LTC newsletter:        https://conta.cc/3QrlrJo     If you have any questions about the content, contact the CDPHE IP Program: cdphe_covid_infection_prevention@state.co.us

Nursing Facility/ICF Infection Prevention call 8/16/2023

 

To: Nursing Facilities and Intermediate Care Facilities   From: CDPHE Infection Prevention Program   Click here to access slides from the August 16, 2023 Nursing Facilities/ICFs call.      If you have any questions about the content, contact the CDPHE IP Program at cdphe_covid_infection_prevention@state.co.us

Listeria associated with soft serve ice cream in long-term care facilities

 

To: Residential care facilities (Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Group Homes, and Intermediate Care Facilities) From: CDPHE COVID-19 Infection Prevention Program CDC is investigating a Listeria outbreak linked to kosher soft serve ice cream and advises long-term care facilities, hospitals, and other institutions to not serve any flavors of “Soft Serve On The Go” ice cream cups. One person who was ill in this outbreak was served this ice cream cup while residing in a long-term care facility. Listeria was found in a “Soft Serve On The Go” ice cream cup collected from another ill person’s freezer, and laboratory scientists are working to determine if it is the outbreak strain of Listeria. On August 9, Real Kosher Ice Cream recalled all flavors of their “Soft Serve On The Go” ice cream cups. Recalled ice cream cups were distributed to multiple long-term care facilities nationwide. Additional information specific to Colorado:  Listeria (from a normally sterile site) is a reportable condition (within four (4) days). Only test people who ate the recalled ice cream and have symptoms. Stool culture for Listeria is not recommended.  Email questions about Listeria to cdphe_food_enteric_water_diseases@state.co.us.

ALRs/Group Homes Infection Prevention call slides 8/2/2023

 

To: Assisted Living Residences and Group Homes   From CDPHE Infection Prevention Program   Click here to access slides from the August 2, 2023 ALRs/Group Homes call.      If you have any questions about the content, contact the CDPHE IP Program at cdphe_covid_infection_prevention@state.co.us

LTC Newsletter week ending 7/28/23

 

To: Residential and Long-Term Care Facilities From: CDPHE Infection Prevention Program Here is the most recent LTC newsletter for the week ending 7/28/2023.      If you have any questions about the content, contact the CDPHE IP Program: cdphe_covid_infection_prevention@state.co.us

Nursing Facility/ICF Infection Prevention call 7/19/2023

 

To: Nursing Facilities and Intermediate Care Facilities   From CDPHE Infection Prevention Program   Click here to access slides from the July 19, 2023 Nursing Facilities/ICFs call.      If you have any questions about the content, contact the CDPHE IP Program  cdphe_covid_infection_prevention@state.co.us

LTC Newsletter Week ending 7/14/23

 

To: LTC From:  CDPHE Residential Care Strike Team & Infection Prevention Program Attached is the most recent LTC newsletter for the week ending 7/14/2023      If you have any questions about the content, contact the CDPHE IP Program  cdphe_covid_infection_prevention@state.co.us

All Long Term Care Facilities Infection Prevention call 6/21/2023

 

To: All Long Term Care Facilities   From: CDPHE Infection Prevention Program   Thank you for joining CDPHE on June 21, 2023 to review the requirements for Respiratory Protection Plans with OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist Meredith Post. A recording of the presentation is available, as well as the slides for you to review.    Respiratory Protection Plan template from OSHA.   Additional resources to help you develop your Respiratory Protection Plan are available and include templates and FAQs.   CDPHE RPP Toolkit - Toolkit summarizing the OSHA requirements. CDPHE RPP Development CDPHE RPP Template Basics CDPHE RPP Checklist CDPHE RPP Fit Testing FAQ CDPHE RPP Medical Evaluations FAQ CDPHE RPP Respirators FAQ   OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard: 29 CFR 1910.134 OSHA Respiratory Protection Training Videos OSHA Hazard identification and assessment OSHA Colorado offices CSU Occupational Health and Safety Consultation - Free occupational health and safety consultation services.   CDC/NIOSH/OSHA Hospital RPP Toolkit Webpage Hospital Protection Program Toolkit (pdf) - Appendix D is an RPP template.   NIOSH Approved Respirators NIOSH: Fit testing FAQ NIOSH: Seal check FAQ NIOSH: Annual training FAQ NIOSH: Reuse/extended use FAQ   AAOHN RPP Training - Free training for program administrators.     Code of Colorado Regulations 6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 2 (pdf) - Part 12 (12.2.2)     If you have any questions about the content, contact the CDPHE IP Program cdphe_covid_infection_prevention@state.co.us

LTC Newsletter Week ending 6/16/23

 

To: Long term Care Providers From: CDPHE Infection Prevention     Here is the most recent LTC newsletter for the week ending 6/16/2023         If you have any questions about the content, contact the CDPHE IP Program at: cdphe_covid_infection_prevention@state.co.us

LTC Newsletter Week ending 6/2/23

 

To: LTC Providers From: CDPHE Infection Prevention Program   Attached is the most recent LTC newsletter for the week ending 6/2/2023.        https://conta.cc/3qqAg61   If you have any questions about the content, contact the CDPHE IP Program: cdphe_covid_infection_prevention@state.co.us

Nursing Facilities/ICFs Infection Prevention call 5/24/2023

 

To: Nursing Facilities and Intermediate Care Facilities   From CDPHE Infection Prevention Program   Click here to access slides from the May 24, 2023 Nursing Facilities and ICFs call.      If you have any questions about the content, contact the CDPHE IP Program: cdphe_covid_infection_prevention@state.co.us

LTC Newsletter Week ending 5/19/23

 

Attached is the most recent LTC newsletter for the week ending 5/19/2023.     LTC newsletter for the week ending 5/19/2023   If you have any questions about the content, contact the CDPHE IP Program: cdphe_covid_infection_prevention@state.co.us

ALR/Group Home Infection Prevention call 5/10/2023

 

To: Assisted Living Residences and Group Homes   From CDPHE Infection Prevention Program   Residential and Long-Term Care Facility Slides from 5/10 meeting     If you have any questions about the content, contact the CDPHE IP Program: cdphe_covid_infection_prevention@state.co.us

End of the federal Public Health Emergency for COVID-19

 

To: Residential & Long-Term Care Facilities   From: CDPHE Infection Prevention Program   The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will end the federal Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 at the end of the day May 11, 2023. Visit the link to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s COVID-19 federal public health emergency FAQ for additional information. Monitor the department’s communication channels, including newsletters and calls, during the upcoming weeks for additional information and tools to assist with the transition. If you have additional questions, email cdphe_covid_infection_prevention@state.co.us.

Reminder to report health care worker influenza immunization by May 15 2023

 

To: Facility administrators   From: HFEMSD Current health facility rules (6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 2, 11.2.3) require the reporting of influenza vaccination rates:  “Facilities and agencies shall ensure that ninety percent (90%) of employees and direct contractors have received the influenza vaccine during a given influenza season. In order to demonstrate that the ninety percent (90%) rate has been met, facilities and agencies shall: (A) By May 15th of every year, report to the Department, in the form and manner specified by the Department, the vaccination rate for employees and direct contracts for the most recent influenza season.” The timeframe to count employees and direct contractors to be included in your annual reporting is October 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023. This count includes employees who have worked at least one or more days during this reporting period. There are two ways to report data for the 2022-2023 influenza season: National Healthcare Safety Network: If your facility already reports other data to NHSN, you can submit your annual influenza data through NHSN by May 15, 2023. Health Facilities Portal: To report healthcare worker influenza vaccination data by May 15, 2023, please go to: https://www.cohfi.colorado.gov/COHFI/Account/Login. From there, go to the top black bar and hover over “Vaccination Reporting” and click on “Flu Vaccination Reporting” to complete the questions about your staff flu vaccination status for the 2022-23 influenza season. Once you have completed the questions, click the button on the bottom left that says “Send Vaccination Report.” You will receive a pop-up message confirming your submission and Colorado Health Facilities Interactive (COHFI) users who can submit vaccination reports at your facility will receive a copy of the submission for your records. If you need portal support, email ​cohfi.support@state.co.us. 

LTC Newsletter from 4/21/23 with corrected link

 

To: Long-Term Care Facilities From: CDPHE IP Program On 4/21/23 a link to the LTC newsletter was shared with partners. Unfortunately, an incorrect link was used. Please find the corrected link below. LTC Newsletter W/E 4/21/23 If you have any questions about the content, contact the CDPHE IP Program  cdphe_covid_infection_prevention@state.co.us

LTC Call Slides from 4/12/2023

 

To: LTC Call participants  From: CDPHE  Please find the link below which includes slides from the most recent LTC call, 3/29/2023.      LTC Call Slides from 4/12/23   If you have any questions about the content, contact the CDPHE IP Program cdphe_covid_infection_prevention@state.co.us

Residential and Long-Term Care Newsletter: March 23, 2023

 

To: Residential care facilities (Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Group Homes, and Intermediate Care Facilities) From: CDPHE Residential Care Strike Team & Infection Prevention Program A new Residential and Long-Term Care Facility Newsletter is out this week. This issue covers COVID-19 point-of-care antigen test distribution, reporting positive point-of-care testing, and IPC education and CO.TRAIN. The newsletter is a collaboration between CDPHE’s Residential Care Strike Team and Infection Prevention program. Email questions and content suggestions to or cdphe_covid_infection_prevention@state.co.us. Residential and Long-Term Care Facility Newsletter - March 23, 2023