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…632-9344 Fax number: (307) 632-9347 E-Mail WHA: wha@wyohospitals.com http://www.wyohospitals.com Wyoming Labor Standards/Civil Rights (Department of Employment) Cherie Doak, Program Manager 1510 E. Pershing Boulevard West Wing, Room 150 Cheyenne, WY 82002 (307) 777-7261 Fax number: (307) 777-5633 Casper Field Office 100 West Midwest P.O. Box 2760 Casper, WY 82602 (307) 235-3679 Fax number: (307) 235-3688 Wyoming Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program http://www.wyomingseniors.com/services/long-term-care-ombudsman Wyoming Medical Society 122 East 17th Street P.O. Box 4009 Cheyenne, WY 82003 (307) 635-2424 Fax number: (307) 632-1973 E-Mail: info@wyomed.org http://www.wyomed.org Wyoming OSHA (Worker Safety) http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/stateprogs/wyoming.html Wyoming Professional Licensing Board 2800 Central Ave. Cheyenne WY 82002 (307) 777-6529…
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Twenty-one added coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). An older adult Big Horn County woman died earlier this month. She was a resident of a local long-term care facility and had health conditions recognized as putting patients at higher risk of serious illness related to COVID-19. An older adult Big Horn County woman died earlier this month. She was hospitalized in another state; it’s unclear whether she had health conditions recognized as putting patients at higher risk of serious illness related to COVID-19. An older…
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…programs, you will be approved for one year from the date your eligibility is determined. Q: How do I keep my benefits? A: You will be sent a renewal form in the mail prior to your one year anniversary. You will need to complete and return the renewal to the Customer Service Center or the Long Term Care Unit where they will re-determine eligibility for you and/or your children. If it is determined that you are no longer eligible, you will be notified by mail. Q: Do I have to pay for Medicaid? A: If you are eligible for Medicaid,…
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…within the last week. The man was hospitalized; it is unclear whether he had had health conditions recognized as putting patients at higher risk of serious illness related to COVID-19. An older adult Carbon County man died late last month. The man was hospitalized, was a resident of a local long-term care facility and had health conditions recognized as putting patients at higher risk of serious illness related to COVID-19. An older adult Converse County woman died last month. The woman had been hospitalized both in and outside of Wyoming; it is unclear whether she had health conditions recognized as…
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…County man died last month. He was hospitalized and had health conditions recognized as putting patients at higher risk of serious illness related to COVID-19. An older adult Sheridan County woman died last month. She was a resident of a local long-term care facility and had health conditions recognized as putting patients at higher risk of serious illness related to COVID-19. An older adult Sheridan County man died last month. He was a resident of a local long-term care facility and had health conditions recognized as putting patients at higher risk of serious illness related to COVID-19. An older adult…
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…that others may have access to equipment without having to purchase it. Equipment may be borrowed from the center at no charge by anyone living in Wyoming. The equipment has been categorized and published online by Wyoming Institute for Disabilities Assistive Technology Resources project (WATR). Go the provided link and search for the equipment needed directly on the search box: Anna Weston Lending Library Donations of equipment no longer being used can be made to the lending library. Monetary donations can also be made to the Anna Maria Weston Memorial Fund to support the lending library. All donations are tax-deductible….
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…Agreement on behalf of the Organization. To begin this process, or for questions, please contact wyir@wyo.gov. WyIR User References and Resources Correct Lot Decrementing Quick Reference Guide How to manage your inventory if sending data via an HL7 interface. Coverage Rate Report Quick Reference Guide How to run a Coverage Rate Report. Historical Vaccination Quick Reference Guide How to identify and verify patient historical vaccination records. Inventory Management Quick Reference Guide How to search, add and edit lot numbers and reconcile inventory. Manage Patient Population Quick Reference Guide How to manage your patient list using the Manage Patient Population function….
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The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has a wonderful work environment with room for growth and advancement, as well as generous compensation and benefit policies. We take pride in the services we provide for the residents of Wyoming. There are a wide variety of opportunities available in communities all around the state. View our Top Ten Reasons why YOU should work for WDH! How to Apply for Wyoming Department of Health Jobs For current job openings: Go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming (This is best viewed using Internet Explorer.) Under Search, you may enter keywords, titles, job ID, agency number (048 is Department…
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…shop in Wyoming Scan items to see if they are WIC approved View the Wyoming WIC Food Shopping Guide Store your Ending Balance Receipt Gives access to recipes And many other features If you need help with this app, please ask your local WIC clinic or call the WIC State Agency customer service line. Option 1: Open the WICShopper website Option 2: Scan the QR Barcode with your mobile device Option 3: Follow the directions below to get the App for Android or iPhone: For Android 1. Go to “Play Store” 2. Search for “WICShopper” 3. Look for the…
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…Developmental Disabilities Section will move from the Behavioral Health Division to Wyoming Medicaid, which is part of the Healthcare Financing Division. The Developmental Disabilities Section oversees home- and community-based services for people with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries. “These critical services have always been offered through Medicaid waiver programs funded with Medicaid dollars,” Ceballos said. “The waivers serving this client population will now be aligned with other Medicaid-funded waivers such as for long-term care. We expect this will help promote consistent and efficient policy, compliance and reporting.” Ceballos plans a hiring search for a permanent Behavioral Health Division administrator….
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…QSO: 20-20-ALL-Prioritization of Survey Activities QSO: 20-21-CLIA-Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Laboratory Guidance During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency QSO: 20-22-ASC, CORF, CMHC, OPT, RHC/FQHCs-Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in Outpatient Settings: FAQs and Considerations QSO: 20-23-ICF/IID & PRTF-Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IIDs) and Psychiatric Residental Treatment Facilities (PRTFs) QSO: 20-24-ASC-Guidance for Processing Attestation Statements from Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) Temporarily Enrolling as Hospitals during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency QSO: 20-25-NH-2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Long-Term Care Facility Transfer Scenarios QSO:…
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…population in Wyoming. This data helps drives the identification of Wyoming’s MCH priorities. National Outcome Measures (NOMs) and National Performance Measure (NPMs) were chosen and developed by the Health Resources & Services Administration’s (HRSA) Maternal and Child Health Bureau for the Title V Block Grant. The Outcome and Performance Measures cross all population domains and reflect MCH population health status. Dashboards National Outcome Measures (NOMs) Dashboard MCH Vital Statistics Trend Report Dashboard Counties Based on Maternal County of Residence MCH VSS Dashboard (2006-2019) Trend Reports Topic Areas Include: Gestational Age Full Term Births (39-41 weeks) Early Term Births (37-38 weeks)…
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…operate more as one facility with two campuses. “The needs of individuals served by both facilities have changed quite a bit over time,” Newman said. “For example, most Wyoming residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities can now find services within their communities rather than relying on residential facilities such as the Wyoming Life Resource Center. At the same time, we are seeing more hard-to-place clients at the Wyoming State Hospital.” Newman said much of the state hospital’s treatment capacity is used for people with intermediate and long-term healthcare needs, which affects availability for patients needing short-term treatment and evaluation. “The…
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Governor Matt Mead has named Tom Forslund as the director of the Department of Family Services (DFS). Forslund is currently the director of the Department of Health and will continue to lead that agency as well. He replaces Steve Corsi who recently announced his resignation to accept a position out of state. “I wanted to provide the Department of Family Services immediate leadership while assessing the best long-term approach for the agency,” said Mead. “Tom Forslund is an extraordinary administrator. He has proven his capability at the Department of Health and is well able to manage both agencies.” The governor…
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…the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use to be distributed across the nation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that healthcare workers and residents in long-term care facilities be offered the vaccine first in phase 1a, followed by older adults age 75 and older and front-line essential workers in phase 1b, and older adults age 65 to 74 and individuals 16 and older with underlying conditions in phase 1c. As health care workers and residents in long-term care facilities receive their first dose of the vaccine, below are some resources to keep you and your clients informed…
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Nine more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who had tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The confirmed deaths include five residents of a Big Horn County long-term care facility: An older adult Big Horn County woman died last week. It’s unclear whether the woman was hospitalized; she had health conditions recognized as putting patients at higher risk of serious illness related to COVID-19. An older adult Big Horn County woman last week. It’s unclear whether the woman was hospitalized; she had health conditions recognized as putting patients at higher risk of…
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Wyoming residents with limited resources to purchase medications may be eligible to receive donated medications from the Wyoming Medication Donation Program (WMDP) via mail or a participating Dispensing Site at no cost. WMDP and it’s dispensing sites are intended for short-term prescription assistance. Donations fluctuate and medications may not always be in stock or available in the desired quantity. Patients should research other alternatives to receive consistent long-term assistance. To be eligible for the program, patients must demonstrate the following: Wyoming resident Low-income Lack of prescription insurance or inadequate coverage **If you are unsure if you qualify, contact WMDP. We…
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Read and/or download our premier resource for infection preventionists in all healthcare settings View sample policies, protocols, and templates. Learn more about WIPAG members and current projects Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are infections acquired while patients are receiving medical care. HAIs occur in all healthcare settings including acute care, ambulatory surgical centers, outpatient clinics, long-term care, long-term acute care, and rehabilitation facilities. These infections are associated with a variety of risk factors, including: The use of indwelling medical devices found in the bloodstream, endotracheal, and bladder Surgical procedures Injections Contamination of the healthcare environment Transmission of communicable diseases between patients and…
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Because meeting the long-term care needs of loved ones who need help is often a tough job, support is available for many Wyoming caregivers through the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). “Family members are often the ones providing long-term care for older relatives or for those with disabilities,” Jeanne Scheneman, National Family Caregiver Support Program manager with WDH. “While these caregivers are generally acting out of love as well as need, their help is sometimes needed all day, every day and that can be tough.” “People who regularly check in on family members and/or friends, help loved ones dress or…
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…that can contain nicotine derived from tobacco (CDC). HTPs are available in at least 40 countries and have several have been authorized for sale in the United States by the FDA. In 2018, few U.S. adults (2.4% of all surveyed, including 6.7% of current smokers surveyed) had ever used HTPs. Youth use of HTPs is unknown, but monitoring is underway(CDC). Scientists are still learning about the short-term and long-term health effects of HTPs, but the available science shows they contain harmful and potentially harmful ingredients. Youth use of any tobacco products, including heated products, is unsafe (CDC). Secondhand smoke exposure…
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