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Wyoming COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Providers

…administration information; we are working to align this information with ACIP’s clinical recommendations that will be released then. In the meantime, a presentation about ACIP recommendations were presented on a CDC partner call today. Slides from the presentation can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/planning/index.html. Also new today are updates to CDC’s COVID-19 vaccine information for consumers, including: What to expect at your vaccination appointment What to expect after getting vaccinated Post-vaccination considerations for healthcare personnel Post-vaccination considerations for long-term care residents Providers participating in the COVID-19 Vaccination Program can find information about the requirements of the CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Provider Agreement…

Additional Wyoming Coronavirus-Related Deaths Confirmed

…conditions recognized as putting patients at higher risk of serious illness related to COVID-19. An older adult Laramie County woman died earlier this week. The woman was not hospitalized, but 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 Albany County man died earlier this week. The man was hospitalized and was a resident of a local long-term care facility. It is unclear whether he had health conditions recognized as putting patients at higher risk of serious illness related to…

Wyoming Retirement Center

…location near the Big Horn River. A high quality of life and care is the center’s goal for each resident. Twenty-four hour nursing; regularly scheduled physician visits; and available physical, occupational and speech therapy all help residents regain or maintain maximal independence and health recovery. As a nursing care facility, we provide long-term care to residents who have medical conditions that require 24-hour per day nursing services under professional direction. WRC is certified by Medicare and Wyoming Medicaid as a long-term, convalescent and respite care facility. The Wyoming Retirement Center is part of the Wyoming Department of Health’s Aging Division….

Coronavirus-Related Deaths Added to Wyoming’s Total

The total number of deaths among Wyoming residents who have tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has increased by three, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). A Goshen County adult woman who had health conditions recognized as putting patients at higher risk of serious illness related to COVID-19 died recently. The woman had not been hospitalized. The July passing of a Sheridan County resident has been added to the state’s total of coronavirus-related deaths. The older adult man had tested positive for the virus and was being cared for in a Montana long-term care facility at the…

Caregivers Can Find Support for Around-the Clock Demands

Because meeting the long-term care needs of loved ones who need help is often a demanding, around-the-clock job, support is available for many Wyoming caregivers through the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). “Family members are often the major providers of long-term care for older relatives or for those with disabilities,” Jeanne Scheneman, National Family Caregiver Support Program manager with WDH. “These caregivers are generally acting out of love as well as need, but they often find their help is needed around the clock and that can be tough.” “People who regularly check in on family members and/or friends, help loved…

Six More Wyoming Coronavirus-Related Deaths Confirmed

Six 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). Deaths among Wyoming residents are added to the state’s coronavirus-related death total based on official death certificate information. If death certificates do not describe COVID-19 as either causing or contributing to a person’s death, those deaths are not included in Wyoming’s count of coronavirus-related deaths. An older adult Converse County woman died within the last week. The woman was hospitalized, was a resident of a local long-term care facility and had health conditions recognized as putting…

State Total of Coronavirus-Related Deaths Increases Again

Wyoming’s total number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) deaths among residents who have tested positive for the virus has once again increased, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). A Laramie County older adult man with health conditions recognized as putting patients at higher risk of serious illness related to COVID-19 has died. The man had been hospitalized. An older adult woman who was a Sublette County resident died earlier this month in a Utah long-term care facility, where she was exposed to the virus. An older adult man who was a Carbon County resident died in a Florida…

National Family Caregiver Support Program

Are you a caregiver? Many Wyoming residents may not realize they are “caregivers.” Family members are often the major providers of long-term care for older relatives or for those with disabilities. People who regularly check in on family members and/or friends, help loved ones dress or bathe, clean their homes or make their meals are indeed acting as caregivers. Meeting the long-term care needs of loved ones who need help is often a demanding, around-the-clock job. Support is available for many Wyoming caregivers through the National Family Caregiver Support Program What does the program offer? Help can include respite support…

Reports and Presentations

Medicaid Expansion Please click here to read a 2021 updated report on Wyoming Medicaid expansion estimates Hospital Viability Please click here to read 2019 Hospital Viability Study Long Term Care Report Please click here to read the “Long Term Care in Wyoming” report HealthStat Performance Reports SFY 2013 HealthStat Year-End Reports SFY 2014 HealthStat Year-End Reports SFY 2015 HealthStat Year-End Reports SFY 2016 HealthStat Year-End Reports SFY 2017 HealthStat Year-End Reports SFY 2018 HealthStat Year-End Reports SFY 2019 HealthStat Year-End Reports SFY 2020 Healthstat Year-End Reports Olmstead Plan Please click here to read the Wyoming and Olmstead: A Primer on…

Vital Statistics Data and Reports

…Data Wyoming & Maternal County of Residence, 2006-2015 Gestational Age Full Term Births (39-41 weeks) Early Term Births (37-38 weeks) Preterm Births (<37 weeks) Late Preterm (34-36 weeks) Maternal Smoking Smoking During Pregnancy Women Who Quit Smoking Before Pregnancy Women Who Quit Smoking During Pregnancy Maternal BMI Underweight (<18.5) Normal Weight (18.5-24.9) Overweight (25.0-29.9) Obese (30+) Maternal Weight Gain Insufficient Adequate Excessive Maternal Education No High School Dipoloma or GED (<HS) High School Dipoloma or GED (HS/GED) Some college or Higher (HS+) Other First Trimester Prenatal Care Cesearean Deliveries First Time Births WIC Enrollment (Self Reported) For more information…

LT101 Assessment

…for any issues with passwords (to reset or unlock), user login or system issues. Who do I contact for questions about an LT101 assessment? For questions related to the LT101 assessment, please contact the Level of Care Assessment Coordinator at loc.assessment@wyo.gov or (307) 777-5029. Pursuant to the Level of Care Assessment for Nursing Facility Admissions bulletin distributed March18, 2020, the Division no longer conducts “Admission LT101s.” In response to inaccurate information related to Medicaid application status submitted by some facilities, the Division will not make referrals until the Medicaid application has been confirmed by the Long Term Care (LTC) Eligibility…

Children’s Mental Health Waiver

…CME services may also apply for participation through the CMHW. Children already eligible for Wyoming Medicaid may apply for CME services directly with Magellan. For more CME information, please visit http://www.magellanofwyoming.com or contact Magellan via e-mail at: WyomingInfo@MagellanHealth.com or call their customer service center at: 1-855-883-8740 [TDD/TTY: 1-800-424-6259]. What is the Children’s Mental Health Waiver as Managed by the Care Entity? The Children’s Mental Health Waiver, as managed by the CME, is a short-term home and community based program that uses an intensive care coordination model (high fidelity wraparound) designed to provide a community-based alternative for youth with serious emotional…

Vaccinations Begin to Help Prevent COVID-19 Wyoming Infections

…our immune systems how to recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19,” Harrist said. “Sometimes this may lead to symptoms or side effects such as a sore arm or mild, short-term fever. Symptoms like this are normal and tell us our body is building immunity.” Harrist said COVID-19 remains a serious threat in our state and patience is needed, but the vaccines are a huge step forward toward ending the pandemic and its consequences. “More than 300 Wyoming families are mourning the loss of someone they loved due to the virus. The burden on our hospitals remains high. Businesses…

Snapshot 1936 Rules & Regulations

…elbows, dry on paper towel and put towel in newspaper bag. Put on gown, tie top string, lap right side of back cover left side and tie strings, at waist, return envelope for gown to bag. Remove alcohol bottle, place on napkin Remove cotton, place 6 pledgets in end of basin, return container to bag, moisten 2 pledgets with alcohol Remove thermometer and return case to bag, cleanse with soaped pledget, wiping down spiral motion, holding over paper bag. Rinse under running water. Dry and wrap in cotton moistened with alcohol, place in napkin. Nurse will carry into patients room…

Dangerous Tick Disease Found in Carbon County Squirrel

…it is never a good idea to handle, or let their pets handle, wild animals found sick or dead,” Harrist said. Steps to help avoid tularemia include: Never touch a dead or sick animal and give wildlife their space. Wear light-colored clothing to make it easier to see ticks crawling on clothing. Tuck pant legs into socks. Apply insect repellents such as those containing 20 percent or more DEET and/or picaradin. Upon return from potentially tick-infested areas, search self and children for ticks and remove if found. Check pets for ticks; use tick control products recommended by veterinarians. Prevent pets…

Rules and Policies

…effective 07-15-1997 Nursing Care Facilities (Nursing Homes) Chapter 19 (Licensure) – effective 06-26-2000 Chapter 11 (Program Administration) – effective 07/01/2020 Procedures for Informal Conference on Appeal of Agency Decision and Procedures for Formal Administrative Hearings on Appeal of Agency Decision Chapter 21 – effective 09-07-2010 Psychiatric Hospitals Chapter 15 – effective 06-18-1999 Rehabilitation Facilities Chapter 16 – effective 08-25-1997 Rehabilitation Hospitals Chapter 22 – effective 09-12-2012 Rules Promulgated by other Wyoming State Agencies: Wyoming Board of Nursing Wyoming Board of Pharmacy Wyoming Secretary of State – Rules Search State Policies (specific to healthcare facilities): Service Animal Policy Federal Rules…

Spending Time Outdoors? Avoid Diseases Spread by Ticks

…Wear light-colored clothing to make it easier to see ticks crawling on clothing. Tuck pant legs into socks. Apply insect repellents such as those containing 20 percent or more DEET and/or picaradin. Upon return from potentially tick-infested areas, search yourself and children for ticks and remove if found. Check pets for ticks; use tick control products recommended by veterinarians.Tularemia, also known as “rabbit fever” or “deer fly fever,” frequently affects rabbits, hares and rodents and has been associated with rabbit die-offs. People may acquire tularemia when bit by infected ticks, deer flies or horse flies. It can also be transmitted…

CCW Participant Services and Eligibility

Applicants for, and current participants of the Community Choices Waiver (CCW) must meet residency, level of care, and financial eligibility requirements. Please review the CCW Program Fact Sheet for additional information. Applying for the Community Choices Waiver If you are interested in applying for the Community Choices Waiver, please complete the following steps: Review the Participant Handbook for additional eligibility information, as well as information about the LT101 institutional level of care assessment. Contact the Benefits and Eligibility Specialist in your area. Select a case management agency. The CCW Provider and Case Manager Search feature on the Main Page…

My 307 Wellness

Take care of your health and your family’s health in one easy-to-use phone app! Download Today Search “My 307 Wellness” in the app stores or text FAMILY to 307-317-0819 for a link. My 307 Wellness is free and easy-to-use. My 307 Wellness is provided at no charge to you by the Wyoming Department of Health. Use the app to connect with: State of Wyoming resources and phone numbers. Programs such as Wyoming Quit Tobacco Program, WIC, Wyoming Cancer Resource Services and WY Quality Counts. Your entire family’s health at your fingertips My 307 Wellness helps you track your entire family’s…

Trauma Rules and Regulations

…Trauma Rules may be obtained by clicking on this link to the Wyoming Secretary of State Website or by contacting their office at (307) 777-7795. Instructions for downloading from the Wyoming Secretary of State Website are: In the “Agency:” scroll to and click on “Health, Department of.” In the “Program:” scroll to and click on “Trauma Program, Wyoming” In the “Rule Type” scroll to Current Rules and Regulations” then click on the “Search” button on the lower right. The chapters will then be listed. Click on the chapter for information. Individual Chapters Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4…

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