Respiratory Pathogens Resources Update From CDC NHSN
January 2026 Updates General Resources Analysis and Report Resources From https://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/ltc/covid19/rpv-resources.html
CDC NHSN LTCF Respiratory Pathogens Module
January 2026 Updates Weekly RP Summary – Data Collection Forms and Instructions LTCF Resident Person-Level – Data Collection Forms and Instructions LTCF Resident Optional Person Level Reporting for Long Term Care Residents (Form 57.216) [PDF – 264 KB] – January 2026 Person-Level – CSV Data Import Person Level Group and Facility …
NIOSH: PPE and Respirator Approval Program Web Updates
The NIOSH Personal Protective Equipment and Respirator Approval Program web pages have been updated and moved. These pages provide information about NIOSH Approved® respirators, including how to identify approved products, types of respiratory protection, tips for use, and information for respirator approval holders. Please update your bookmarks to Personal Protective Equipment and Respirator …
TIP: CMS Expires or Revises Multiple COVID-19 Waivers
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently expired or revised multiple waivers and QSO memos related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The following are included: This AAPACN resource is copyright protected. AAPACN individual members may download or print one copy for use within their facility only. AAPACN facility …
TIP: CDC Releases LTCF COVID-19 Module Facility Dashboard
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) recently released the NHSN COVID-19 Dashboard for long-term care facilities. This user-friendly tool offers customizable, interactive charts and a clear summary of COVID-19 data specific to each facility. Facilities can use the accompanying guide to navigate the …
TIP: CDC Changes Up to Date Definition for COVID-19 Vaccinations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has changed the National Healthcare Safety Network’s (NHSN) reporting definition of Up to Date. Individuals aged 65 years and older are Up to Date when they have: Individuals younger than 65 years of age are Up to Date when they have: For …
NETEC Infection Prevention: Engineering Controls for LTC
Engineering controls can be implemented to isolate people from a hazard and provide protection for long-term care residents and staff. Engineering Controls for Long-Term Care
CDC NHSN LTCF State Veterans Homes COVID-19 Tool
The NHSN Long-term Care Facility Component supports the nation’s COVID-19 response through the LTCF COVID-19 Module. Facilities eligible to report data to NHSN’s COVID-19 Module include nursing homes/skilled nursing, long-term care for the developmentally disabled, and assisted living. In response to H.R. 7105 – Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020, …
Skilled Nursing Facility COVID-19 Related Waivers At-a-Glance
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued several blanket waivers and updates during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE). While many of these waivers have already been terminated, several will remain in place through the end of the PHE. AAPACN has updated the SNF COVID-19 Related Waivers At-a-Glance tool to …
NAC Quick Reference Guide to the End of the COVID-19 PHE Waivers
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) will end on May 11, 2023. The end of the PHE declaration also marks the end of temporary waivers that were granted during the PHE, including waiving the 3-day qualifying hospital stay requirement and …