COVID-19 Resources |
Updated May 1, 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:
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
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 escalating dramatically across all care settings. Superior Health is hosting weekly, virtual sharing meetings designed to connect all settings in the continuum of care.
Upcoming COVID-19 All-Care-Setting Open Forums:
Thursdays, 10 – 10:30 a.m. ET / 9 – 9:30 a.m. CT
- May 28, 2020 – 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 weekly)
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
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
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:
Transfer/Discharge Patients
Hospitals
The focus on fighting Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is escalating dramatically across all care settings. Superior Health is hosting weekly, virtual sharing meetings designed to connect all settings in the continuum of care.
Upcoming COVID-19 All-Care-Setting Open Forums:
Thursdays, 10 – 10:30 a.m. ET / 9 – 9:30 a.m. CT
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 weekly)
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
Data Reporting
In addition to the resources above, we encourage hospitals to stay up to date with their local hospital association as well:
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)