Recommendation comes as effectiveness of consumer antiseptics is questioned. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recommending that health care facilities continue to use health care antiseptics along infection control guidelines, in contrast with the recent federal announcement that manufacturers of consumer-grade antibacterial products failed to prove that the ingredients in these products are both safe for long-term daily use or more effective than plain soap and water.
The FDA is still gathering information before releasing a final ruling on health care antiseptics. Until then, it is recommended that health care providers continue use of these antiseptics consistent with infection control guidelines. To read the Technical Bulletin issues by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, visit the Healthcare Associated Infections Prevention and Control Provider Resources web page.
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New form includes demographic data and other info CARSON CITY, NV – Commissioner Barbara Richardson released an updated form for the credentialing of healthcare providers. The Commissioner requested input from members and interested parties at the last Life and Health Advisory Committee Meeting on Sept. 14, 2016. Committee members expressed a need for updating the form, which was last updated in March 2007. The revised form includes additional demographic data and website information which will assist carriers in collecting the necessary information to meet regulatory and accreditation requirements.
The revised credentialing form can be accessed through the Division of Insurance’s website at http://doi.nv.gov/Insurers/Life-Health/. Use the Payroll-Based Journal to submit required information November 16 is the final deadline for the now-required quarterly electronic submission of staffing data for long-term-care facilities. As of July 1, 2016, electronic submission of staffing data through the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) is mandatory for all long-term-care facilities. There is a grace period of up to 45 days after the end of the quarter to submit data for the first reporting period (July 1, 2016-September 30, 2016), so the final submission file for this quarter is due on November 14, 2016. All nursing homes are required to register to submit data in order to meet this requirement and maintain compliance. Since this is new, the data submitted is not expected to be perfect, however all facilities are expected to submit data by the deadline. Facilities that are not compliant with this reporting requirement may be subject to sanctions or actions by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). For example, we may post information related to compliance with this requirement on nursing home compare or the Five Star Quality Rating System. According to recent data from CMS, nearly 18% of Nevada providers have not yet registered with the PBJ. For more information, download the quick reference guide below.
Public workshop will be held Sept. 30, 2016 Proposed changes to Nevada regulations governing medical laboratories are the subject of a public workshop scheduled for 10 a.m. on Sept. 30. The proposed regulations provide provisions for the following:
CDC gives guidance for healthcare providers The Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health has issued a technical bulletin for healthcare providers to help them recognize the difference between a bacterial colonization and a bacterial infection. Specifically regarding the bacterium Clostridium difficile, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states, "a patient who is colonized exhibits no clinical symptoms, and tests positive for Clostridium difficile organism and/or its toxin. When a patient is infected, they exhibit clinical symptoms and tests positive for the Clostridium difficile organism and its toxin." The bulletin also discusses prevention of transmission and identification of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). For more information, see the attached bulletin. Recommendation comes amid multi-state outbreak investigation The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is collaborating with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), multiple state and local health departments, and numerous healthcare facilities to investigate a multi-state outbreak of Burkholderia cepacia infections. These infections have occurred primarily in ventilated patients without cystic fibrosis and who are being treated in intensive care units.
Preliminary information indicates that a contaminated liquid docusate product might be related to cases in one state. Until more information is available, CDC recommends that facilities not use any liquid docusate products for patients who are critically ill, ventilated or immunosuppressed. Institutions with non-cystic fibrosis patients in whom there are B. cepacia infections should sequester all liquid docusate products. Healthcare providers and laboratories should be on alert for B. cepacia cases occurring among non-cystic fibrosis patients and should inform infection prevention staff when these infections occur. Cases should be reported to state or local public health authorities. For more information about this announcement, contact the CDC directly at [email protected]. To read previous emails from this listserv, click here. HCQC beginning the new process this week On Tuesday, the Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance (HCQC) began electronically issuing Statements of Deficiencies for state licensure inspections as part of the transition to the bureau’s new online licensure system.
Letters and Web ID notices have been sent to all facilities and laboratories that are currently licensed but have not registered in the online licensing system. Please register with the system and be sure your contact information is current so you will be able to receive email notification of your Statements of Deficiencies. You will then be able to submit your Plan of Correction online. During your inspection, the inspector will tell you about obtaining your Statement of Deficiencies online by email notification. You will also receive instructions for completing the Plan of Correction online in the system. If you have difficulties, you can call the HCQC office to receive assistance, or you can visit either the Carson City or Las Vegas office and get assistance by using the kiosks set up in each office. For more information about HCQC, click here. To read previous emails from this listserv, click here. Medical facilities construction Certificate of Need Technical Bulletin Please see the Technical Bulletin below for statutory and regulatory updates related to the Certificate of Need requirements for medical facilities construction. Contact Laura Hale at [email protected] with any questions or concerns. To visit the Department of Health and Human Services online, go to http://dhhs.nv.gov/. To view past emails from this listserv or to unsubscribe, click here. The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding Banner Churchill Community Hospital’s application to expand the emergency department.
The hearing will be held at 1:45 p.m. on June 15, 2016, at the Churchill County Commission Chambers, Suite 145, 155 North Taylor Street, Fallon, NV 89406. Under Nevada law, new construction valued $2,000,000 or greater by or on a health facility in counties with a population smaller than 100,000 people must be approved by the DHHS director. To view the notice for public hearing, visit the Nevada Certificate of Need Website at http://dpbh.nv.gov/Programs/Certificate_of_Need/Certificate_of_Need_-_Home/. Members of the public may make oral comments at this meeting. Persons wishing to submit written comments or documentary evidence must submit the material to Laura Hale via email at [email protected] or via regular mail at 4126 Technology Way, 2nd Floor NE, Carson City, NV 89706 at least 10 days before the public hearing. See the attached announcement for more information. |
AuthorThe Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance (HCQC) licenses medical and other health facilities, child care facilities and personnel, and medical laboratories and personnel in Nevada. HCQC also conducts compliance surveys and takes complaints. Archives
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