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Coronavirus and Keeping Safe, What You Need to Know

Help the White House Coronavirus Task Force spread the word on keeping Workplaces, Homes, Schools, or Commercial Establishments Safe. Please distribute these documents widely as we work together on this important issue. Practice Good Hygiene Safety Sheet: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/workplace-school-and-home-guidance.pdf Reference: CMS Open Door Forum, https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/ https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/community-mitigation-strategy.pdf

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CMS Issues Key Protective Mask Guidance for Healthcare Workers

Mar 10, 2020 Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) took additional action to ensure America’s healthcare workers are prepared to fight the spread of Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). CMS sent a memorandum to State Survey Agencies (SAs), which are responsible for inspecting nursing homes and other healthcare facilities serving Medicare and Medicaid …

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Coding The Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) disease outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. ICD-10-CM supplemental guidelines are available regarding COVI-19. This document will help provide official diagnosis coding guidance for the COVID-19 Coronavirus. The ICD-10-CM codes provided in this document are intended to provide information on …

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