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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published several studies characterizing antibiotic prescribing during the COVID-19 pandemic in outpatient, nursing home, and hospital settings. Findings from these studies and others inform opportunities to improve antibiotic use and guide the development of resources to support healthcare professionals and health systems. Case studies representing common clinical scenarios will be discussed to support decisions related to antibiotic prescribing.
During this COCA Call, clinicians, pharmacists, and public health partners will learn about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on antibiotic prescribing and strategies for optimizing antibiotic prescribing.
When: Thursday, November 18, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
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Webinar ID: 160 292 4315
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Division of Tribal Affairs, in collaboration with the CMS Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (CCSQ), will host an All Tribes Call on the Interim Final Rule (IFC) requiring COVID-19 vaccination of eligible staff at health care facilities that participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Background: On November 4, CMS published an IFC with comment period (CMS-3415-IFC) requiring COVID-19 vaccination of eligible staff at health care facilities that participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs. The IFC aims to protect those fighting this virus on the front lines while also assuring individuals and their families that they will be protected when seeking care. For more information about the IFC, please see the press release.
A complete list of Medicare and Medicaid certified providers and suppliers is described in the IFC. It includes hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, critical access hospitals, clinics, and federally qualified health centers. Facilities covered by this regulation must establish a policy ensuring all eligible staff have received:
The regulation also provides for exemptions based on recognized medical conditions or religious beliefs, observances, or practices. Facilities must develop a similar process or plan for permitting exemptions in alignment with federal law.
The purpose of this All Tribes Call is for CCSQ staff to provide an overview of the IFC and to answer any questions that Tribes might have. Please remember that, for comments to be considered, written comments must be submitted pursuant to the requirements published in the IFC.
View the IFC with comment period.
View a list of frequently asked questions.
Thursday, November 18th at 5:15 pm ET/2:15 pm PT
COVID-19 Community Corps Virtual Call
Join the virtual call to hear about the importance of COVID-19 vaccination for kids from Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy and public health experts in the Parents Leadership Corps.
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Thursday, November 18th at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT
En Confianza: Talking About Fertility and the COVID-19 Vaccines
Parents or parents-to-be, do you worry about getting a COVID-19 vaccine? Join En Confianza: Talking About Fertility and the COVID-19 Vaccines, a series hosted primarily in Spanish by La Red Hispana and the We Can Do This campaign. Tune in at www.facebook.com/LaRedHispana.