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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. Generally, the Act provides that employees of covered...
The Security Rule does not require specific technology solutions for providers but HHS does give some general guidance (see Security Standards: Technical Safeguards for more in depth info) HHS specifically addresses 5 HIPAA technical standards and PCS has grouped our...
On September 11, the DOL issued new rulings that change several points in the Sick Pay and FMLA extension benefits available under FFCRA – in some cases invalidating what the original law said. Four main issues were clarified or changed. Work Availability The DOL...
On July 15, CDC released a new update on guidance during the COVID pandemic. The new guidance is very confusing and contradicts itself in several areas. This is our best interpretation we can offer. Eye Protection. The new guidance states that healthcare providers...
The following summary comes from CDC guidelines. More detailed explanations may be found in our Exposure & Risk-assessment Guidelines and from the CDC website. STEP 1 – BE PROACTIVE In the vast majority of cases, employees are becoming infected at home and in...
If you have not applied for or received an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) advance payment or loan, but you need additional financial relief, you can now apply once again through the Small Business Administration (SBA) online portal...
On June 3, 2020, the Senate passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (H.R. 7010). CLARIFICATIONS IN THE PPP FLEXIBILITY ACT OF 2020 While additional guidance is likely related to this new legislation, the Act does somewhat simplify the...
The following recommendations rely entirely on the guidelines as published by the CDC or OSHA. The OSHA guidelines at www.osha.gov/covid-19/controlprevention.html. Defining the Risk In general, we can easily state that response to any potential or confirmed COVID-19...
UPDATE APRIL 27: On April 26, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it is reevaluating the amounts that will be paid under its Accelerated Payment Program and suspending its Advance Payment Program effective immediately. The agency...
Congress passed emergency legislation (HR 6021) that allows for additional benefits to employees in this crisis. Eligibility for these benefits is restricted to issues related to the COVID-19 crisis. We expect there will be guidance and clarification on many issues...
