Colorado Crisis Standards of Care
11/11/21 Meeting Materials:

• Notes
• Watch meeting recording.

Articles for Discussion:

1. Changes to Hospice COPs regarding infection control, 11/5/21.
2. CMS Omnibus Staff Vaccine Requirements FAQ.
3. The Challenges of Providing Hospice Care in Long-Term Care Facilities During COVID-19, Kim Mooney 9/14/21.
4. Where is Palliative Care in Crisis Standards of Care? A Survey of State Planning. UCHealth Palliative Care Research Day 10/12/21 by Jean Abbott, MD MH; Carli D. Kassner; Cordt T. Kassner, PhD.

Additional Links:

• Palliative Care in Colorado: Trends, Gaps, and Opportunities to Improve Care
• Colorado Palliative Care interactive map
• CHER Supportive Resources Website.
• CDPHE Palliative Care Website.
• CMS Updates Nursing Home Guidance with Revised Visitation Recommendations, 3/10/21.
• CDPHE Mandatory Visitation Requirements for Residental Care Facilities (11/19/20). This guidance details all members of the hospice interdisciplinary team as essential health workers (not visitors) who must be allowed entry to facilities.
• CDPHE Public Health Order 20-20 (11/20/20). Requirements for Colorado Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living Residences, Intermediate Care Facilities, and Group Homes for COIVD-19 Prevention and Response.
• CDPHE COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution (1/29/21).
• CDPHE Dials.
• Center for Healthcare Analytics Website.