This two-day summit will take place virtually on February 6-7.
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This regulatory webinar will be held online on December 7.
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Join ODHS for an upcoming webinar on quality measurement reporting.
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The citations are from visits for July-September 2023.
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Review the updated support materials for the Quality Measurement Program.
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Review updated web links and update your bookmarked links.
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Read how this new rule impacts your facility.
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The ODHS survey is due August 4.
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Providers may request free rapid antigen tests through July 2024, while supplies last.
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The rate changes are effective July 1, 2023.
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This free webinar is on June 28.
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This virtual 3-hour event is on June 15.
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This virtual 3-hour event is on June 15.
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This virtual 3-hour event is June 15.
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Review some changes that affect assisted living and residential care facilities.
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This is a free program that offers textbooks, expert coaching, and mentorship.
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Free state support for nurses and med techs have been expanded.
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Read FAQs about the Portland metro food scraps separation policy for businesses.
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This OHCA webinar is on April 27 for assisted living and residential care facility staff.
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Learn more about the Candida auris fungal disease.
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Assisted living and residential care facilities must report last year’s data by March 31.
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The application deadline has been extended to April 28, 2023.
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Assisted living and residential care facilities must report last year’s data by March 31.
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Assisted living and residential care facilities must report last year’s data by March 31.
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Starting July 1, old forms will no longer be accepted.
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Register for the free webinars to learn about the interim infections control guidance.
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Please complete quarterly APD survey to determine bed capacity.
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Read the message from AHCA/NCAL president and CEO.
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Review key changes to the POLST form.
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View updates on this resource.
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Review guidance from OHCA.
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OHCA will have more trainings starting in 2023.
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Read this update for caregivers.
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A 2-page questionnaire will be mailed to every ALF/RCF community in Oregon in the last week of September.
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View how to enroll in this free program.
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Assisted and resident care facilities must provide interpretations services to residents who request assistance.
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This questionnaire was mailed to long term care communities in January.
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The questionnaire was mailed to communities last month.
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Review resources and information.
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Learn more about QM reporting.
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Submit Quality Metric (QM) report to DHS by the end of the month.
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The Oregon Legislative Emergency Board approved the rate increase on January 8.
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ALF and RCF administrators should complete Portland State University’s Institute on Aging (IOA) by tomorrow, January 8.
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This issue focuses on the theme, “Coping with COVID-19 During the Holidays.”
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This issue focuses on the theme, “Coping with COVID-19 During the Holidays.”
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Complete Salary Surveys by tomorrow, November 20.
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Next week we’ll host our final ALF/RCF administrator training. Stay tuned for information about our 2021 class dates!
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This data is critical in our government relations work and helps us in conversations with policy makers around reimbursement.
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Please submit surveys by November 6.
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Join OHCA for the ALF/RCF Regulatory Webinar session on involuntary move-outs on October 21.
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Register for the Nursing Facilities Webinar Series: Medicaid/Medicare Reimbursement in a COVID-19 World on September 29.
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These events will both be offered virtually on September 30.
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Medicaid and bariatric rate changes went into effect on July 1. The minimum wage also increased.
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AHCA’s Infection Prevention Control Officer Version 2 Training is intended for all facility provider types.
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This monthly course is currently being offered virtually.
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This data comes from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC).
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This issue focuses on the theme “Healthcare Heroes: Providing Care During a Crisis.”
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These events will both be offered virtually on June 17.
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This half-day webinar event is on June 15.
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The event, “ALF/RCF Regulatory Webinar: CBC Regulatory and Program OAR Update,” is on May 27.
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OHCA is providing upcoming education virtually for members in May and June.
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OHCA has updated our ALF/RCF Council and IOAC meetings to be via webinar only.
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OHCA is still accepting salary survey submissions through tomorrow. Please ensure your community has submitted a survey.
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This webinar is on April 15 and will be presented by Linda Kirschbaum.
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OHCA needs in-home care, skilled nursing, assisted living, and residential care providers who were sent a copy of the most recent salary survey to complete the survey.
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DHS is asking ALF/RCF communities to complete the PSU questionnaire.
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This online training is offered by AHCA.
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If you haven’t done so already, please ensure your team is submitting a salary survey for your facility/agency as soon as possible.
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The deadline to complete the OHCA salary surveys is tomorrow.
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This data will be incorporated into Trend Tracker.
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This event on January 29 focuses on falls prevention and offers group registration discounts.
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Please complete the survey from DHS and PSU for CBC communities.
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This data has been updated to include December 2019 information.
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Upcoming trainings are in Medford and Salem/Keizer.
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Memory care community rules have been updated to be consistent with the requirements concerning definitions and dementia care training required in HB 3359.
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Group registration discounts are available for this educational summit on January 29
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This half-day class is on January 22 and will address labor law claims, immigration issues, paid leave, and more.
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Recent council attendees heard from Jeff Akin about BCU updates.
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Registration links are provided.
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The website has been updated.
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DHS to host webinar on the guidelines on December 6.
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AHCA/NCAL will honor communities who reach Quality Initiative goals.
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DHS webinar start on December 10.
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Review the CMS website for the latest resources and tools.
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This class is November 18, the day before the OHCA Annual Convention, at the Oregon Convention Center.
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This webinar is November 14 from 9:00-10:00am.
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This meeting is November 13 at Sysco Foods.
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Access this profile from the American Health Care Association’s LTC Trend Tracker.
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This OHCA-hosted webinar is on October 2.
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DHS shared this alert for community-based care providers via email.
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We shared this information with assisted living and residential care members on Tuesday.
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DHS shared this alert for community-based care providers via email.
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This full day event is September 24.
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Classes are now available for communities seeking to enhance their quality assurance and performance improvement practices and learn how LiveWell promotes staff retention.
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OHCA members should utilize this resource when resolving issues with DHS staff.
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Two of the courses are in Bend and Ashland.
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July 1 was the deadline for the first phase of assisted living and residential care administrator licensing.
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The report contains extensive data on the nurse workforce.
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OHCA members can post job openings.
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Our ongoing education for nursing professionals includes Gero Nurse Prep and CNA training.
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This full-day training is on July 31 at the OMEF Event Center.
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Ann McQueen takes on new role.
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Read information from AHCA.
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The rate change is effective July 1.
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This event is hosted by DHS.
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This event, hosted by Oregon OSHA, is June 3-4 in Pendleton.
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Please nominate deserving caregivers and staff for the OHCA Awards!
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Applications must be submitted and postmarked to OHA by July 1.
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Please nominate deserving caregivers and staff for the OHCA Awards!
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Applications must be submitted and postmarked to OHA by July 1.
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We are still awaiting information on the ALF/RCF licensing application process, but you can prepare for this process by having appropriate staff complete the ALF/RCF 40-hour training program in June.
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Join us on June 14 in Wilsonville for this educational event.
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DHS has issued an information memorandum on the Census.
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Help us build our contacts list to better serve you.
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Help us build our contacts list to better serve you.
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The next News Hour is April 25 at 9:00am.
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View a webinar on best practices for life enrichment and activities programming.
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The full-day training for administrators, marketing professionals, and community relations staff is May 9 in Portland.
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The full-day training is April 30 in Wilsonville.
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This class is April 10-12 in Tualatin.
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Read the most recent DHS Provider Alerts to access the new POLST form.
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This is the deadline to submit an application for an administrator license without having to take a qualification test through OHA.
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Review this recent Administrator Alert from DHS.
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View the updated documents.
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Review the most recent survey citation report from DHS.
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Food service and dietary professionals from long term care providers attended this flavorful event.
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DHS expects all Oregon CBC communities to participate.
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This training is February 13-15 in Tualatin.
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This full-day event is February 7. The cost is $50 per attendee.
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This training is February 13-15 in Tualatin.
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This full-day event is February 7. The cost is $50 per attendee
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The process for applying for an ALF/RCF administrator license will require an exam after July 1, 2019.
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The deadline to complete this survey has been extended until January 18.
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The Coalition asks that all health systems implement the use of the 2019 form by April 8, 2019, when completing new POLST forms.
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This full-day event is February 7 in Wilsonville.
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The New Year brings new training opportunities for long term care professionals.
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The beginning of 2019 brings a plethora of training opportunities for long term care professionals.
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Please complete this survey by January 11, 2019.
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The application and process to obtain an ALF/RCF administrator license are yet to be defined.
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“The Demand for Nursing Professionals in Oregon - 2018” is now available.
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The state is offering a free webinar for all providers on flu season on November 29.
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This webinar is December 5 and is intended for administrative and operations staff at all provider types.
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This full-day training is November 27 in Wilsonville.
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This webinar is December 5 and is intended for administrative and operations staff at all provider types.
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This event is November 9 in Wilsonville.
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States reported flat Medicaid enrollment growth for FY2018, and anticipate minimal growth for FY2019.
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Dementia pre-service training curriculum needs to be completed by December 31, 2018.
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This edition of the Oregon Caregiver focuses on the theme “The Passion Behind the Profession.”
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Join us for this full-day training on November 8.
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The deadline to submit an intent to apply is November 8.
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NCAL reported earlier this month that most of these updates were to staffing requirements.
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The updated version contains minor edits and an optional self-reporting form.
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Community-based care resident care coordinators can attend this training on November 6-8.
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Join us for this important webinar on November 1.
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Access the publication on AHCA’s Trend Tracker platform.
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Join us for this webinar on November 1.
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OHCA offers a wide range of online and self-study training opportunities with CEUs.
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This free webinar is September 20.
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This program is from Beneficiary and Family Centered Care Quality Improvement Organizations.
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This educational event is August 30 at 10am.
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This educational event is August 30 at 10am.
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Read the preliminary program for OHCA’s Annual Convention and other information about the event.
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The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, August 3.
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Join OHCA for this class August 22 in Wilsonville.
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The deadline to submit nominations is August 3.
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The deadline to submit nominations is August 3.
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Oregon health officials caution people about high temperatures.
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Review the most recent survey trends.
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Join OHCA for this event on July 25.
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Join other long term care professionals from assisted living, residential care, in-home care, skilled nursing, and business partner organizations in two-full days of education, networking, and fun.
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Join OHCA for this event on July 25.
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This event will help you and your team prepare for both proactive and reactive media attention.
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Nominations are due by August 3.
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This event will help you and your team prepare for both proactive and reactive media attention.
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Nominations are due by August 3.
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DHS has released an updated guide on abuse reporting.
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Nominations are due by August 3.
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This event will feature a presentation from the DHS APD team.
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Review the new website from DHS.
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Please review the event agenda for this event on June 15.
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This webinar is presented by Sysco on June 19.
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These webinars are June 22 and June 29.
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Please join OHCA for this event on June 15.
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These trainings will be held in Roseburg, Pendleton, Bend, and Wilsonville.
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Changes were in response to concerns raised by legal advocates.
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These trainings will be held in Roseburg, Pendleton, Bend, and Wilsonville.
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Please join OHCA for this event on June 15.
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Review the definition of housing with services.
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The new date is July 1, 2019.
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Please review the updated rules.
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Download this guide for employers.
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Read this letter from APD’s director.
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Review the updates rates which are effective on July 1.
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Read this article from McKnight’s Senior Living.
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This event will examine the critical marketing tools, resources, and tactics needed to showcase your community to residents and families.
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These trainings will be held in Roseburg, Pendleton, Bend, and Wilsonville.
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Please join us in Portland on June 15.
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Read this article from Senior Housing News.
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These trainings will be held in Roseburg, Pendleton, Bend, and Wilsonville.
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Learn best practices for marketing your community or agency.
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This free webinar from Sysco is on April 23.
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The nomination deadline is June 8.
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Don’t forget to read the Capitol Connections and NCAL Connections newsletters.
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The initial roll-out is postponed.
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Join presenter Joe Greenman for this webinar on April 12.
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You may once again compare the staff retention and turnover metrics for both nursing facilities and assisted living.
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This event, hosted by the Oregon Office of Rural Health, is in Pendleton.
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Join Moss Adams for this complimentary webinar on April 12.
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This event is in Medford.
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The meeting is May 10 in Wilsonville.
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Sysco is a part of OHCA’s group purchasing program.
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Find the DHS staff assigned to your facility.
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This series of four webinars starts March 28.
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The deadline for these scholarships has been extended to March 31.
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Review this report from DHS.
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Join OHCA and Moss Adams for a webinar on March 20.
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The article is titled “U.S. Pays Billions for ‘Assisted Living,’ but What Does It Get?”
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This article is based off Meredith Williamson’s Spring Expo presentation.
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Issues will be resolved soon.
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Join OHCA and Moss Adams for a webinar on March 20.
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Review slides from these webinars.
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Join OHCA and Moss Adams for this webinar.
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Join us in Eugene March 1-2.
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View the monthly newsletter from our group purchasing partner.
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Read this update from AHCA.
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The webinar is from 1:00-2:30pm.
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This is a memo from AHCA from February 9.
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Read an update from AHCA and one from Argentum.
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Join OHCA in Eugene for this two-day event.
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Review findings from the report from the Oregon Center for Nursing.
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Topics to be covered are marijuana, Medicaid reimbursement best practices, social media, HIPPAA, move-outs, and FMLA.
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Topics to be covered are medication safety, staffing and training, service planning, and change of condition and documentation.
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Join OHCA for this full-day training on February 8 in Portland.
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Early bird discounted registration for Spring Expo ends today, and the hotel block deadline is February 13.
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Previous versions of the Oregon POLST form remain valid.
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Topics to be covered include the f686 tag, facility assessments, survey preparedness, survey trends, and more.
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Topics to be covered are marijuana, Medicaid reimbursement best practices, social media, HIPPAA, move-outs, and FMLA.
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Presentations include the keynote on “just culture,” best practices for handling internal investigations and developing policies from legal experts Joe Greenman and Gabi Sanchez, and a panel to discuss proactive strategies for prevention of adverse events.
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Groups can register for this event at a discounted rate.
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DHS has updated their public complaint website.
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View the updated Medicaid rate schedule.
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These OARs apply to NF, ALF, and RCFs in Oregon.
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Join us for a series of six webinars on legal topics throughout the year.
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Join us for this education-packed two-day event in Eugene in March.
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Join us for this event on January 31 in Keizer.
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Use this valuable web-based tool from AHCA to access key industry data.
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Submit your presentations before March 18.
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Inside the two pieces of legislation are issues pertinent to long term and post-acute care providers.
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This is an educational opportunity for those wishing to join the long term care profession and current professionals.
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This survey will help OPSC improve its services to meet your needs.
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Long-term care providers will now have until Dec. 15 to begin submitting workplace injury and illness data electronically.
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This is an educational opportunity for those wishing to join the long term care profession and current professionals.
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This webinar is November 30.
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This webinar is November 30.
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The measure seeks voters’ approval of a Medicaid funding package. Please vote yes on Measure 101.
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This training is December 5-6 in Lake Oswego.
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The registration deadline for large employers is November 15.
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This new program is for chefs in long term care facilities in Oregon.
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Contact OPSC by November 8 to participate.
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Don’t forget to register for this event on November 9 in Portland.
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Review the October newsletter from Navigator Group Purchasing.
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Read this alert from DHS.
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Join OHCA for this full-day training on November 8 in Lake Oswego.
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In this issue, you can read about HB 3359, the AARP Long Term Care Service Scorecard, and more.
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Explore the redesigned website at www.oregon.gov/odva.
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Join us for this event on November 9 in Portland.
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The resource provides an overview of bullying, including typical traits of residents who bully as well as potential victims of bullying.
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OHCA’s Walt Dawson published this article in the Public Policy & Aging Report.
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Join us in Medford, Eastern Oregon, and Portland for trainings on upcoming regulatory and compliance changes for assisted living, residential care, and nursing facilities.
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Read this update from OHCA-affiliate Argentum.
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Review updates on from the POLST Program newsletter.
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This free event is October 26.
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The Oregon Health Care Association Executive Board consists of 16 members whose commitment and service help the Oregon Health Care Association improve lives by advancing quality long term care in Oregon.
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This free webinar is on September 27.
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Employers with 100+ employees must register for this program by November 15.
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There are opportunities for all provider types.
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This program is October 9-13.
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The meeting is September 27 at 8:30.
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View photo highlights from the event!
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Join OHCA for this webinar on October 31.
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This event is September 29 in Keizer.
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The program submission deadline is October 13.
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Read the informational guest posts on our CareNotes blogs from Annual Convention presenters and exhibitors.
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Read about this campaign in Senior Housing News.
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We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2017 OHCA Awards who demonstrate a commitment to quality care.
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This event is September 29 in Keizer.
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Walt discusses his life-long fight to end Alzheimer’s.
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The report is a comprehensive analysis of legislation impacting long term care providers during the 79th Oregon Legislative Assembly.
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Book your hotel for the Annual Convention at one of the locations near the Convention Center.
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These will take place next week in Lincoln City, the Dalles, and Baker City.
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This year the week takes place September 10-16.
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The BCU has said that they can complete an expedited check same day or next day.
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Employers with 100+ employees must register for this program by November 15.
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Join us for this ALF/RCF seminar on August 24.
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Help your residents stay safe during the eclipse.
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The event is September 18-19 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland and features a variety of educational opportunities and special events.
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Employers with 100+ employees must register for this program by November 15.
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This event is September 29 in Keizer.
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Read this article on our blog.
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This free workshop is hosted by the Energy Trust of Oregon.
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Read this article on our blog.
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Register yourself and your staff before registration prices increase.
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Review this update from the nominating committee.
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Post job openings on our website.
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Attend the RoP seminar, the ALF/RCF training, or another educational event.
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Read this update from your group purchasing partner.
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View tips to prepare for the eclipse.
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View this update from AHCA.
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Nurses from all facility types and in-home care are encouraged to attend.
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Employers must register to facilitate this plan.
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There are opportunities for all provider types.
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Registration is now open.
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Attend this webinar on July 19.
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Review the rate schedule from DHS effective July 1, 2017.
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Contact OHCA with questions.
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Join us for this class on July 13.
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OHCA offers legal resources for members.
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This event is May 23 in Wilsonville.
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All nominations are due June 9.
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This free program is available from CareOregon.
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The report was released by DHS.
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This year's theme is "Family is Forever."
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The study is on reduction of readmission rates.
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The next news hour will be on April 27.
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This is the 11th article from AHCA's report "Building Prevention into Every Day Practice: A Framework for Successful Clinical Outcomes."
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This event will be held at Sysco in Wilsonville.
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Prepare your community before the September 2018 deadline.
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Settlement agreement negotiations no longer required in some circumstances.
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Approximately 24 million fewer people would have coverage a decade from now.
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Design elements can help residents feel more comfortable.
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The study was published in Scientific Reports.
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Evaluate and update your policies and procedures.
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This is the 10th article from AHCA’s report “Building Prevention into Every Day Practice: A Framework for Successful Clinical Outcomes.”
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Four OHCA members were honored at last week’s ceremony.
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Read this recent article from Entrepreneur Magazine.
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CMS provides flu resources.
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This ALF/RCF “Provider Alert” from DHS extends the PSU Questionnaire deadline to March 3.
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This three-day training course is provided by the Patient Safety Commission.
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Please complete this survey and receive a free copy of the report.
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This is the ninth article from the report “Building Prevention into Every Day Practice: A Framework for Successful Clinical Outcomes” published by AHCA.
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OHCA is asking all ALF and RCF members to participate.
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Join OGA February 24 at 8:00am.
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These webinars can be taken alone or as a series.
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This is the eight article from the report “Building Prevention into Every Day Practice: A Framework for Successful Clinical Outcomes” published by AHCA.
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Read the story from the East Oregonian.
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Join OGA February 24 at 8:00am.
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Register now for the spring testing period.
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Join OHCA for this webinar on February 15.
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The application deadline is February 17.
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AHCA has expressed concern with the ruling.
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OHCA is a sponsor of this event.
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Read more about last year’s results.
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This webinar will discuss FMLA and employment policies.
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Please complete and return these surveys by March 17.
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Contact DHS for more information.
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Late applications will not be accepted.
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Free online classes with CEUs are offered.
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You’ve been subscribed to these valuable newsletters from AHCA.
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The Background Check Unit has updated their forms online.
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McKnight’s reports on issues from 2016 including staffing and regulation.
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Please complete both surveys.
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The application deadline for Bronze, Silver, and Gold is January 26, 2017
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OHCA advocacy efforts for a well-reasoned IBL Rule roll-out plan and timeline have been successful.
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This year’s event will cover the theme “advancing quality dementia care programming.”
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Inconsistencies may mean a patient's' preferences are not honored.
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This video is intended for residents and families.
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This special event will address the Final Rule from OSHA.
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OHCA needs your help in developing our 2017 education curriculum.
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This special event will address the Final Rule from OSHA.
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Beginning July 1 the City of Portland made the law even more restrictive on employers.
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This special event will address the Final Rule from OSHA.
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Many states are considering changes to regulations concerning staffing or training requirements, especially in memory care.
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SOQ has released an updated CBC Assignment List.
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This chart is for OHCA members-only.
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Join OHCA’s Gwen Dayton for this webinar on October 26.
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OHCA is co-sponsoring this event on November 1-2.
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OHCA is now accepting presentation proposals for the OHCA Spring Expo in March 2017.
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Join OHCA’s Gwen Dayton for this webinar on October 26.
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CMS specifies 17 types of providers for which the rule applies.
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Over 1,400 professionals attended Oregon’s largest long term care conference.
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This three-day training is provided by the Oregon Patient Safety Commission.
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The effort would ensure access to assisted living communities for individuals who rely on Medicaid to cover their long term care services.
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OHCA’s Annual Convention begins Monday.
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Applications for the certification and registration for the fall testing period for the certification examination are now open.
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OHCA’s Gwen Dayton has prepared this resource.
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The app is available by searching “OHCA Annual Convention 2016” in your app store.
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Register now to receive the regular registration price.
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The Oregon Partnership to Improve Dementia Care is presenting a Fall 2016 dementia awareness and education webinar series.
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Register now for this upcoming webinar presented by Linda Bifano.
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OHCA's General Counsel Gwen Dayton has created a set of guidelines to help you respond appropriately when the ombudsman visits your community.
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Register now to receive the early bird discounted rate on your registration.
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This event will focus on health services and is intended for new and experienced ALF/RCF administrators and executive directors.
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The deadline to submit award nominations is this Friday, August 5.
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Use LTC Trend Tracker to see how your assisted living community compares to others.
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Nominations are being accepted through Friday, August 5.
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The campaign aims to improve health care provider adherence to CDC hand hygiene recommendations.
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Register to attend the 2016 Annual Convention & Trade Show September 19-20 in Portland.
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Individually based limitations practices were originally set to take effect July 1, 2016, and are now required by January 1, 2017.
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Medicaid rates for nursing facilities will increase to $281.08 per patient per day and
assisted living and residential care facilities will increase by 2.5%.
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Please contact OHCA’s Linda Kirschbaum or Gwen Dayton or your own legal counsel with any questions.
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Researchers at Brown University are conducting a survey to learn about nursing facility and assisted living policies regarding camera use in resident rooms.
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Read this recent article from Senior Housing News.
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Provide feedback and input on move in/out tracking sheet.
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The new law is effective on April 14, 2016, and we encourage you to plan now for its implementation.
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OHCA is hosting this event on April 28, 2106, from 9am to 3pm in Portland.
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The new law is effective on April 14, 2016, and we encourage you to plan now for its implementation.
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Electronic health record adoption among senior living communities “may soon gain even more momentum thanks to two recently announced initiatives.”
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ALF and RCF members, please complete the PSU Institute on Aging survey by March 31.
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Brookdale has shared some new numbers demonstrating the success of its pilot checklist tool.
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As an HCBS provider, you should immediately learn as much as you can about the new standards.
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ALF and RCF members, please complete the PSU Institute on Aging survey by February 12.
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Please join Oregon Care Partners for their new, free class “Navigating Challenging Behaviors: Strengthening Our Communications Skills as Caregivers” and earn 4 CEUs.
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Plenty of senior housing operators say they strive to offer a “Ritz-Carlton” level of customer service. One California-based senior living provider with that same goal went out and nabbed an executive with Ritz-Carlton ties to make that happen.
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OHCA is providing two documents and a webinar to help ALF/RCF members navigate the DHS HCBS regulations.
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ALF and RCF members, please complete the PSU Institute on Aging survey by February 12.
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McKnight’s reports that “Assisted living CEOs/presidents saw a 2.83% salary increase from 2014 to 2015, and assisted living administrators saw a 2.47% increase in that time.”
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Recently, DHS adopted a temporary, emergency rule to align with the HCBS standards.
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All OHCA ALF/RCF Members are invited to join us for the quarterly ALF/RCF Council Meeting on Wednesday, December 16.
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OHCA offers tips for ALF and RCF members related to the licensing survey process.
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The Oregon Fire Marshall has issued safety guidelines on the use of decorative items during the holiday season. Read the full article to learn more about precautions your facility can take.
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OHCA last week submitted commentary on the proposed DHS draft rules, implementing the CMS mandates for state plan Home and Community-Based Services, released in January 2014.
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An initial report from the ALF/RCF Compliance Specialist Program has been shared with OHCA’s ALF/RCF Council.
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OHCA members are encouraged to take part in a new campaign by AHCA/NCAL called "Faces of Assisted Living", which encourages members to share pictures of special moments with special residents.
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Beginning in August, a team of compliance specialists developed by the Office of Licensing and Regulatory Oversight (OLRO) and Aging and People with Disabilities (APD) Field Services will be dedicated to rapid response to licensing complaints in ALF and RCF communities across Oregon.
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