January 23, 2019
Today, expert presenters from the American Health Care Association (AHCA) are training OHCA nursing facility members on the important changes they’ll need to know related to CMS’s new proposed Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM). PDPM will completely replace the current Medicare Perspective Payment System (PPS) on October 1, 2019. If you are an OHCA member and were...
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December 11, 2018
OHCA encourages all members and anyone interested in the latest DHS news to sign up for DHS email alerts through the DHS website. DHS sends out a variety of alerts related to long term care in Oregon include: “Provider Alerts” for nursing facilities, “Provider Alerts” for residential care, assisted living and memory care communities, and more from...
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February 26, 2018
This guest blog article is written by Beth Kaye, Director of Early Discussion and Resolution at the Oregon Patient Safety Commission and a speaker at the OHCA Spring Expo. In this article, Beth discusses adverse events. She will expand on this topic during her presentation “Responding to Unexpected Harm in Residential Settings” on Thursday at Spring Expo....
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November 8, 2017
Activity directors play an essential role in the health and vitality of residents living in post-acute care and other settings. A career in the long term care activities department can be extremely rewarding, and activity directors enable residents to be their best selves despite health challenges. OHCA’s Activity Director Training Course is a self-paced, home...
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July 25, 2017
This guest blog post is written by Paul Iarrobino, the founding director of True Path Consulting NW and a speaker at the OHCA Annual Convention. In this blog post, Paul discusses key elements that he will be covering in his Annual Convention presentation, “Navigating the Complexities for LGBT Elders: Creating Visibility and Inclusion.” He will...
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May 11, 2017
Beginning Sunday, May 14, and continuing through Saturday, May 20, thousands of America’s skilled nursing care centers and local communities will celebrate National Nursing Home Week® (NNHW). Established by the American Health Care Association (AHCA) in 1967, NNHW recognizes the role of skilled nursing care centers in caring for America’s seniors and individuals with disabilities....
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January 10, 2017
Below is an excerpt from a recent article. Read the full article from The Register-Guard. What will happen to your parents as they age, or to you if you’re the older generation? Will you be able to stay at home or need to move? What will your care needs be? And will your financial situation allow...
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December 23, 2016
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News reports that “Healthcare providers have taken the top three spots on a poll rating honesty and ethical standards among different professions. The results of Gallup’s annual honesty and ethical standards poll, released Monday, show nurses clinching the top spot for the 15th year in a row, with 84% of respondents saying they...
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July 27, 2016
The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMS Innovation Center) will host a webinar to discuss various aspects of the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program proposal on Tuesday, August 9, 2016, from 12:00-1:00pm EDT. Register for the event now. On July 7th, 2016, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a proposal to expand the...
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May 8, 2016
This week, May 8-14, is National Nursing Home Week. Established by AHCA in 1967, National Nursing Home Week is a wonderful time for all of us to thank our nursing facility providers and caregivers. THANK YOU for all you do! AHCA points out that, for facilities, the week is also “an excellent time for everyone to reflect...
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