Resources to Navigate the End of the Public Health Emergency 5/11/2023 Clinical Page ContentWith the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) ending on May 11, providers need to be aware of the changes to regulations, requirements, and other processes. Many programs will be ending, yet some have been extended or changed. See below for an up-to-date list of articles related to the end of the PHE.Infection Control Pathway Updated to Reflect End of Staff Vaccine RequirementCMS Final Rule Removes COVID-19 Testing and Staff Vaccination Requirements Post PHE: Infection Control for Transmission-Based Precaution COVID-19 Provider Vaccine Mandate Still in EffectCOVID-19 PHE Policies for Therapy and Physician Telehealth Remain in Place for SNF and AL ResidentsClinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment Changes Post-PHEAHCA/NCAL Releases Statement on the End of the Public Health EmergencyPost-COVID-19 PHE Medicare Part B Therapy Telehealth Services Coverage Policy UncertainDEA, SAMHSA Extend COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescribing Controlled MedicationsCDC and CMS Update COVID-19 GuidanceCOVID-19 Regulatory ReliefPHE Ending Impact on Emergency Preparedness RegulationsCMS Announces Ending of COVID Staff Vaccine Requirement, Other ProtocolsHHS BinaxNOW Program to Continue After PHE EndsCDC Announces Sunset of COVID Community Transmission LevelsHHS Announces Expiration of COVID-19 PHE HIPAA Notifications of Enforcement DiscretionCMS Corrects Guidance on Billing SNF Part A Stays for 3-Day Waiver AdmissionsPublic Health Emergency Ending May 11 Related Articles Falls Caregiving A Simple Shift That Helps Facilities Get Ahead of Falls In the best-run facilities, the teams that consistently stay ahead of falls and functional decline are not necessarily doing more. They are paying attention to something different, and they are paying attention to it earlier. READ MORE Clinical Falls Optimizing Medications for Fall Injury Patients According to the National Council on Aging, an older adult suffering a fall-related injury is seen in an emergency department every 11 seconds. When patients arrive at a skilled nursing facility after breaking a bone in a fall, the focus is naturally on rehabilitation. READ MORE Diet Caregiving Setting Up Systems to Prevent Weight Loss Weight loss is rarely about one missed tray. It usually reflects breakdowns in workflow, observation, communication, and follow-through. If the interventions exist only on paper, resident decline will continue. READ MORE View All Articles Related Articles Infection Control 11/30/2025 National Infection Prevention Forum In an effort to foster collaboration and sharing of experiences between infection preventionists in long term care facilities across the country, AHCA/NCAL partnered with APIC to establish NIPF. READ MORE Diet Caregiving 9/8/2025 Serving Up Satisfaction with Innovation in Food Services Senior living communities remain committed to helping balance resident preferences, dietary needs, and setting while managing costs and regulations. READ MORE Diet Caregiving 9/8/2025 5 Key Nutrition Considerations for Senior Living While taste, selection, and ambiance are all important to successful dining for seniors, there are some key nutritional issues to keep in mind. READ MORE