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.NEW Infection Control Pathway Updated to Reflect End of Staff Vaccine RequirementNEW CMS 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 News Infection Control Strategies to Prevent Multidrug Resistant Organism Transmission in Long Term Care Skilled nursing facility residents are at increased risk for both colonization and infection by multidrug resistant organisms. READ MORE Falls Technology The Winning Combination of Tech and Touch In building a prevention-focused mindset surrounding falls amongst elderly residents, long term care and assisted living communities can benefit from establishing a tech-plus-touch approach. READ MORE COVID-19 What Happens After the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends? To remain open and financially viable, continued support will be needed from government payers to support this venue of care. READ MORE View All News Related Articles Management Behavioral Health 5/29/2023 A New Dawn in Behavioral Health Management A person-centered approach to behavioral health, including nonpharmacologic efforts, integrated medication programs, and access to telehealth, creates better long-term outcomes for residents. READ MORE COVID-19 Workforce 5/29/2023 Industry Employment Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Levels National employment data for the long term care industry shows a continuing struggle to regain pre-pandemic levels of staffing. READ MORE Behavioral Health 5/29/2023 Telehealth Increases Access to Specialists Care teams often need help with behavioral management. READ MORE