CareNotes

The Hidden Driver of Workers’ Compensation Outcomes in Senior Care

April 8, 2026
This is a guest article from OHCA endorsed partner Propel Insurance, an Alera Group company. To learn more about Propel Insurance and Alera Group, review the press release about OHCA’s partnership with these organizations here. For senior living operators, workers’ compensation performance is shaped as much by organizational culture as by formal safety programs or... Read More
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When Workers’ Compensation and Employee Benefits Align, Risk Becomes Manageable

April 8, 2026
This is a guest blog post from Alera Group, OHCA’s endorsed employee benefits partner. Please review the press release about the OHCA/Alera partnership here, and reach out to Reilly Anderson, reilly.anderson@aleragroup.com, at Alera Group with any questions about employee benefits needs. For senior care employers, workers’ compensation and workplace safety are no longer isolated operational issues, they... Read More
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OHCA Announces 2026 Cohort for the Long Term Care Leadership Program

February 3, 2026
Last week, the 2026 OHCA Long Term Care Leadership Academy Program officially launched with a two-day leadership training intensive. Participants from across the state gathered in Portland, Oregon and heard from long term care sector leaders on topics ranging from leadership, financial management, operational strategies, advocacy, and more. Throughout the year, program participants will engage... Read More
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Benchmarking Benefits and Insurance to Manage Costs and Strengthen Retention

November 12, 2025
This is a guest blog post from Alera Group, OHCA’s endorsed employee benefits partner. Please review the press release about the OHCA/Alera partnership here, and reach out to Reilly Anderson, reilly.anderson@aleragroup.com, at Alera Group with any questions about employee benefits needs. In today’s senior care environment, providers face a unique challenge: retaining dedicated employees while... Read More
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OHCA Expands Partnership with Alera Group

November 11, 2025
Last month, OHCA endorsed Alera Group as our Employee Benefits partner, strengthening the already existing endorsement of Propel Insurance, an Alera Group Company, for Property and Casualty insurance. View Alera Group’s press release announcing this partnership here, or review the information below. OHCA Expands Partnership with Alera Group and Propel Insurance to Deliver Comprehensive Employee... Read More
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Photo Highlights from the 2025 Annual Convention

September 29, 2025
We had such an amazing time last week at the Oregon Convention Center for our 2025 Annual Convention! With the theme “Camp OHCA,” long term care professionals from across the state came together to learn, grow, and create memories with fellow industry professionals. Attendees were welcomed to the 2025 Annual Convention by AHCA/NCAL president and... Read More
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OHCA 2025 Award Winners Announced

September 3, 2025
The Oregon Health Care Association is pleased to announce the 2025 OHCA Awards recipients, who have shown initiative and consistently perform above and beyond the call of duty. They demonstrate a commitment to quality care through their dedication to residents, staff, and the long term care profession. The award winners will be formally honored on... Read More
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OPSC Patient Safety Minute: Learning from Oregon’s Long Term Care Pros

June 23, 2025
This is a guest blog post from the Oregon Patient Safety Commission (OPSC), an OHCA business partner member, originally published in their Patient Safety Minute newsletter. View the full article here or review their key takeaways from the 2025 OHCA Spring Expo below.  We were thrilled to attend the Oregon Health Care Association (OHCA) Spring... Read More
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Photo Highlights from the 2025 Spring Expo

April 28, 2025
Thank you to everyone who joined us last week in Salem for the 2025 OHCA Spring Expo! The theme of this year’s event was “Growing Together.” This theme highlights one of the central tenants of long term care: working together to improve the quality of care we provide. This was our biggest Spring Expo yet,... Read More
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Viventium Expands Scheduling Software with Open Shift Management, Enhancing Scheduling Flexibility and Streamlining Operations for Skilled Nursing Facilities and Senior Living Communities

February 4, 2025
OHCA business partner member, Viventium, recently announced the addition of Open Shift Management to Viventium Scheduling, a workforce tool designed specifically for organizations within the healthcare industry to address their staffing needs. Built with the common workforce challenges seen in the long term care sector in mind, review the details of this program below, or... Read More
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