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 News Caregiving Dementia Advancing Music Therapy Approaches in Dementia Care As senior living communities continue to seek meaningful ways to support their residents, both individualized music therapy and structured group-based programs offer complementary solutions. READ MORE Clinical Polypharmacy Is a Problem in Senior Care Addressing polypharmacy is not just a medical issue; it's a critical aspect of providing holistic, patient-centered care that respects the complexities of aging. READ MORE Diet Caregiving Avoid F-Tag Violations in Dining Sanitation, Food Safety Though most nursing homes have internal compliance measures—such as basic certifications, food handling policies, and on-the-job training—surveyors often catch even the best-intentioned teams in violations. READ MORE View All News Related Articles Readmissions 3/9/2025 Trends in Hospital Referrals to SNFs With many SNFs having to limit admissions, hospitals continue to have challenges with discharging patients to receive post-acute care. READ MORE Caregiving Chronic Illness 12/3/2024 Extraordinary Care for Special Populations With the right training, process, and resources, long term caregivers can confidently treat residents with opioid use disorder, chronic mental health challenges, and traumatic brain injuries. READ MORE Clinical Infection Control 12/2/2024 Get Vaccinated With winter ushering in a surge of respiratory illnesses, nursing homes and assisted living communities nationwide are working to shield residents from flu, COVID-19, and RSV. READ MORE