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Superior Health Quality Alliance > Initiatives > COVID-19 Resources

COVID-19 Resources

Updated December 15, 2020

Superior Health Quality Alliance (Superior Health) is working with health care providers and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure a clear sharing of critical information is happening as we address the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

The most up-to-date information is available on the following websites:

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • CMS Actions
  • Quality Improvement Organizations 

A current summary of the situation in each state can be found on the state government websites:

  • Illinois | Michigan | Minnesota | North Dakota | South Dakota | Wisconsin

COVID-19 Vaccine Resources

  • UPDATED 12/29/20 – Quick Guide to the New COVID-19 Vaccinations — This one-page information sheet provides a quick road map to reliable sources of information on the new COVID-19 vaccinations.
  • The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (AMDA) COVID-19 Vaccine Education Toolkit — This toolkit includes Q&As for staff, patients, residents and family members. Note: AMDA membership is not required to access AMDA’s COVID-19 Vaccination Toolkit, however you will need to create an account (which is free) if you don’t already have one.
  • COVID-19 Vaccination Communication Toolkit — Medical centers, clinics and clinicians can use or adapt these ready-made materials to build confidence about COVID-19 vaccination among healthcare teams and staff. This toolkit also provides resources that can be used to educate patients and answer questions about the vaccines.
  • Best Practices on Vaccine Storage and Handling – An addendum with best practices and other resources has been added to CDC’s Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit to assist COVID-19 vaccination providers with proper storage and handling of COVID-19 vaccines and aims to help providers meet the requirements of the COVID-19 Vaccination Program Provider Agreement. The addendum will be updated with specific information for each COVID-19 product. You may sign up for email updates anytime the toolkit is updated.
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Training Module for HCP – A new on-demand module, COVID-19 Vaccine Training Module for Healthcare Providers, is now available for healthcare providers who will be administering COVID-19 vaccine. The training includes information about COVID-19 vaccine emergency use authorizations, vaccine safety and general information about vaccine storage, handling, administration and reporting.

Resources on this page are available for Community Coalitions for Improving Care (including many types of organizations include hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, independent providers, home health agencies, etc.), Nursing Home Quality Improvement Collaborative and Hospitals.

Community Coalitions for Improving Care

The focus on fighting Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is changing rapidly across all care settings. Superior Health is hosting monthly virtual sharing meetings designed to connect all settings in the continuum of care.

Upcoming COVID-19 All-Care-Setting Open Forums:

Thursday, January 28, 10 – 10:30 a.m. ET / 9 – 9:30 a.m. CT
Register.

For recordings of past open forums, visit our YouTube playlist.

COVID-19 Resources

Collected Resources from the Regional COVID-19 All-Care-Setting Open Forum (updated monthly)
This document contains a combination of resources offered and discussed by COVID-19 Open Forum participants and Superior Health staff. Resource categories include:

  • Resources for clinicians
  • Resources related to advance care planning
  • Resources related to mental health and stress management
  • Resources related to personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Resources related to telehealth

COVID-19 and Chronic Conditions Resource


Nursing Home Quality Improvement Collaborative

General COVID-19 Resources

  • CMS: Toolkit on State Actions to Mitigate COVID-19 Prevalence in Nursing Homes
  • Is Your Outbreak Management Plan Ready for COVID-19? (video)

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)/Health Care Worker Safety

  • COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Safety at Home: Health Care Worker Tips within the Shared Living Space
  • Easy Reference Guide to Optimize the Supply of PPE
  • Infection Prevention and Safety at Home for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Exposed Health Care Workers

Reporting

  • National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Training for COVID-19 Reporting for LTC

Technology Resources to Combat Social Isolation

  • Combating Resident Social Isolation Using People, Processes and Technology (video)
  • Technology and Platforms to Combat Social Isolation (handout)

Telehealth

  • CMS: Long-Term Care Nursing Homes Telehealth and Telemedicine Toolkit
  • State-based resources:
    • Michigan:  Michigan Medicaid Providers
    • Minnesota: Minnesota Department of Human Services and Minnesota e-Health Update
    • Wisconsin: COVID-19 ForwardHealth News and Resources 
  • CMS: Long Term Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities and/or Nursing Facilities): CMS Flexibilities to Fight COVID-19
  • CMS: COVID-19 Waivers and Interim Final Rule
  • Superior Health Webinar Recordings:
    • Sharing Nursing Home Experiences with Telemedicine During COVID-19 Pandemic (April 21, 2020)
    • Nursing Home Telehealth Policy: The Basics and COVID-19 Implications (April 28, 2020)

Transfer/Discharge Patients

  • CMS: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Long-Term Care Facility (LTC) Transfer Scenarios

Hospitals

The focus on fighting Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is changing rapidly across all care settings. Superior Health is hosting monthly virtual sharing meetings designed to connect all settings in the continuum of care.

Upcoming COVID-19 All-Care-Setting Open Forums:

Thursday, January 28, 10 – 10:30 a.m. ET / 9 – 9:30 a.m. CT
Register.

For recordings of past open forums, visit our YouTube playlist.

COVID-19 Resources

Collected Resources from the Regional COVID-19 All-Care-Setting Open Forum (updated monthly)
This document contains a combination of resources offered and discussed by COVID-19 OpenForum participants and Superior Health staff. Resource categories include:

  • Resources for clinicians
  • Resources related to advance care planning
  • Resources related to mental health and stress management
  • Resources related to personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Resources related to telehealth

Funding Support

  • HHS: Letter detailing April 23 deadline for CARES Act Provider Relief Fund

Data Reporting

  • HHS: Letter and Frequently Asked Questions for federal government data needs

In addition to the resources above, we encourage hospitals to stay up to date with their local hospital association as well:

  • Illinois Hospital Association
  • Michigan Health and Hospital Association
  • Minnesota Hospital Association
  • Wisconsin Hospital Association

Updates from CMS and HHS

Superior Health has shared the following information with health care providers on behalf of CMS or HHS:

  • April 22 | Alert from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
  • April 10 | HHS Shares Frequently Asked Questions to Clarify Data Reporting Needs for COVID-19
  • April 3 | Alert: Trump Administration Issues Key Recommendations to Nursing Homes, State and Local Governments
  • March 31 | Alert: Trump Administration Makes Sweeping Regulatory Changes to Help U.S. Healthcare System Address COVID-19 Patient Surge 
  • March 30 | Alert: Letter from Vice President Pence Requesting Specific Hospital Reporting for COVID-19 
  • March 24 | Alert: CMS Announces Changes to Quality Report Programs in Response to COVID-19
  • March 18 | Alert: CMS Call to Action for Telehealth During Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
    • Customized for Community Coalition audience
  • March 18 | Alert: CMS Call to Action for Telehealth During Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
    • Customized for Nursing Home audience
  • March 5 | Alert: CMS Announces Actions to Address Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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