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Post-Acute Advisor: Home Health NOW The Post-Acute Advisor Home Health NOW Online Summit will cover lessons learned during the pandemic as well as implementing COVID vaccine programs in home health. Learn more about each of our sessions and register for free by clicking the link. Flu Prevention in SNFs Flu season is once again upon us, and SNF staff need to take precautionary measures to protect the residents in their care. Between 2.2 and 3.7 million Americans have contracted the flu so far this season, leading to an approximate 3,600 deaths since October. CMS Reminds Providers About Flu Shot Coverage Not only do people over 65 have a higher risk of flu complications, but some people with Medicare are less likely to get the flu shot than others. It’s not too late to recommend flu shots for your patients. Flu activity usually peaks in February but can continue into May. CMS Ends National Use of Focused Infection Control Survey CMS will no longer require the use of the focused infection control (FIC) survey and tool on a national basis, with officials expecting surveyors to assess infection control and prevention through the standard survey process going forward. | 