Episode 090 - ASC Podcast with John Goehle - COVID-19 Update and Resources, CMS Directive regarding Certification Surveys, Recent Issues - March 10, 2020

On this very important episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the recent news about the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) with recommendations how to address employee and patient issues, policy changes, infection control requirements and how to deal with possible surveys.  We also discuss the CMS directives related survey activity by the states and the accrediting organizations. Please visit us at ASC Podcast with John Goehle to keep up to date. Please note that all podcasts are dated and are current as of the podcast date. This is a constantly changing situation and you must maintain on-going vigilance for the most up to date information.  Please visit ascpodcast.com. Also note that the podcast is free, please search for “ASC Podcast with John Goehle” on your phone’s podcast app.  

Information discussed during the podcast:

• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/healthcare-facilities/steps-to-prepare.html
• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/healthcare-facilities/guidance-hcf.html
• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/hcp/clinical-criteria.html
• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/infection-control/control-recommendations.htm

NYS Resources:

• https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/providers/health-topics/novel-respiratory-viruses.page
• https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/providers.htm

Downloads:

• Coronavirus Drill Kit
• Emerging Infectious Disease Policy

 

 

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