![]() The COVID vaccine is slowly making its way across the U.S., and it's as important as ever to use protective supplies to keep clients and caregivers safe and operations running. For the rest of the month of January, save 20% on PPE supplies with code JAN20OFF. High quality and responsibly sourced supplies are ready to be shipped to you! Coupon is valid on all orders (no usage limit!) through January 31.
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Although each state is unique, it's estimated that only 34% of caregivers are planning to get the COVID-19 vaccine - a challenge we share nationally! Join HCAOA and myCNAjobs for a dynamic webinar on, Thursday, January 14 at 12:00 pm. ET to discuss how different states are handling the vaccine distribution, what other home care agencies are doing to get their workers vaccinated, and what you should be doing now.
![]() Final Rule Issued to Clarify Independent Contractor Status Under Fair Labor Standards Act The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule clarifying the standard for employee versus independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which will streamline and clarify the test to identify independent contractors to reduce worker misclassification, reduce litigation, increase efficiency, and increase job satisfaction and flexibility. The Final Rule includes the following clarifications: Each month, Home Care Pulse shares a data point and valuable insights with HCAOA members. This month, we explore the percentage of providers tracking hospital readmission rates for 2019. In home care in 2021, every agency should be tracking (1) hospital readmissions (2) ER visits (3) client falls (4) Client NPS Scores (5) Caregiver eNPS Scores to not only track outcomes for your agency, but show the value we add to the entire continuum of care.
CMS recently issued guidance to state health officials designed to drive the adoption of strategies that address the social determinants of health in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) so states can further improve beneficiary health outcomes, reduce health disparities, and lower overall costs in Medicaid and CHIP.
State Medicaid, CHIP Programs Receive Guidance on Returning to Routine Operations Post-COVID1/13/2021 ![]() Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance intended to help states restore regular Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) operations after the COVID-19 public health emergency ends. During the pandemic, CMS approved more than 600 requests for temporary program flexibilities or waivers to help states respond effectively to COVID-19. When the pandemic ends, many of these flexibilities and waivers granted to states will also end.
![]() Connecticut’s vaccine coordinator has confirmed that homemakers, companions and personal care assistants are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination in Phase 1A distribution. To begin the process, one representative from each agency should complete the state survey to enroll in the vaccine program at https://dphsubmissions.ct.gov/VAMSEnrollment. ![]() Effective December 31, 2020, the minimum wage increased for all private sector employees in the state except for those who work in New York City. The minimum wage increased from $13.00 to $14.00 per hour for employees working in Long Island and Westchester, and from $11.80 per hour to $12.50 per hour for the rest of the state except New York City, where the minimum is already $15.00 per hour. This could lead to an increase in labor costs for employers in New York. ![]() Although each state is unique, it's estimated that only 34% of caregivers are planning to get the COVID-19 vaccine - a challenge we share nationally. That’s why HCAOA has teamed up with myCNAjobs to provide member agencies with tools and resources to educate workers about the COVID vaccine, debunk common myths, and provide accurate and up-to-date information. |
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