The 2024 National Emerging Leadership Summit (NELS) is taking place on May 6-7, 2024, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The deadline to register for this...
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What is an Age-Friendly Health System? Read the full article here. Age-Friendly Health Systems (AFHS) aim to simplify the care of complex older adults by...
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If you are planning on attending OHCA’s 2024 Spring Expo, make sure you have registered for the event by March 17, 2024, in order to...
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Even though the CDC recently announced that it is updating its COVID-19 guidance to reduce the isolation period, it is important to note that this...
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NurseLearn launched a new program to support community-based care (CBC) nurses on March 1, 2024. This program brings free, specialized education, training, and mentorship to...
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The Alzheimer’s Association of Oregon wants to increase awareness about the impact of Alzheimer's and dementia in our communities. Today, more than 6 million Americans are...
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Come April of this year, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will adjust the staffing scoring methodology to penalize missing turnover rates rather than...
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Skilled nursing, assisted living and residential care facilities often use “contract” workers, including nurses, dieticians, therapists, and other consultants. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)...
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February 14 is just around the corner, and celebrating Valentine’s Day is not just for couples! This is a great occasion to spend quality time...
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Residential care and assisted living facilities are required to report the following metrics each year by January 31: Retention of direct care staff Compliance with...
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Portland State University’s Institute on Aging is promoting a focus group opportunity for direct care workers in Oregon. View the details of the study below...
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The Oregon Employment Department recently notified employers by mail that the total Paid Leave contribution rate will continue to be 1% of an employee’s wages...
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Cannabis use in older adults is on the rise and clinicians should screen for it, according to a new study, reports McKnights. A report on people...
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The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is still offering personal protective equipment (PPE) to long term care providers on a first come, first served basis. OHA...
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The entire team at OHCA would like to extend a happy Thanksgiving to all of our members. We appreciate the work you and your staff...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shares safety tips to ensure a happy and safe holiday for you and your seniors. Turkey and...
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October marks the start of spooky season, which is a great excuse for seniors to dress up, make spooky crafts, and eat goodies. View below...
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The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) shared updated guidance related to admissions to long-term care facilities from hospitals...
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Research published in the Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease suggests a moderate increase of 3,000 steps a day can help reduce high blood pressure in older adults...
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As we gear up for cold and flu season, the importance of vaccination has never been more evident. Especially as just this week, the federal...
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Below is a guest article, “Top 5 IRS Red Flags for Employee Retention Credit Audit Selection,” by Maxwell Burns, CPA, the managing director at EZ-ERC,...
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As fall approaches, medical experts recommend updating boosters and vaccines this fall. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is preparing for a winter...
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When: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Where: Oregon Convention Center | Room: F150 Register for the OHCA Annual Convention here....
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Below is an excerpt from the article, “Best Tips to Prepare for a Survey Day,” originally published in 2023 Spring/Summer edition of the Oregon Caregiver...
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St. Charles Health System is offering grants to Central Oregon (Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties) to fund community programs and projects that will improve population...
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While many seniors are aware of the benefits of physical exercise, but it’s equally important to keep the mind fit and agile to prevent or...
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The Oregon Department of Human Servies (ODHS) shared a provider alert this week regarding a listeria outbreak in soft service ice cream cups. The Centers...
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The Association of Oregon Community Mental Health Programs (AOCMHP), with funding from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), is offering one-time grants of $8,000 to $15,000...
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In a recent OPB article, the National Weather Service predicts there’s a chance Portland could see high temperatures in triple-digits, by early next week. The Pendleton...
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A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report shows the first FDA-approved vaccines against RSV provide “moderate to high efficacy” in preventing symptomatic...
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According to U.S. News & World Report, seniors moving from one level of care to the next can suffer what is known as transfer trauma. The...
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ReadyCNA is the only online didactics CNA training program approved by OSBN.
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As of June 30, Oregon business owners who need to obtain a Business Identification Number (BIN) can complete their requests on Oregon Department of Revenue’s...
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As a reminder, the Oregon minimum wage increase went into effect this month. Oregon labor commissioner, Christina Stephenson made the announcement in April in a...
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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect on June 27, 2023, and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it will...
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A new study from researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore shows a poor sense of smell may lead to late-life depression,...
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The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is launching the Advancing Infection Control Capacity & Education (ACE) program, which helps long term care infection control specialists build...
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The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, is a federal holiday that celebrates the birth of our nation. As the holiday approaches, many...
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Medical experts are watching for summer surges in COVID-19, human metapneumovirus (HMPV), and enteroviruses, reports. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported...
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The Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) has received several reports that scam artists posing as OSBN investigators are calling licensees. The scammers claim they...
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As wildfire season fast approaches, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) encourages people to take steps to protect themselves against wildfire smoke, especially those at higher...
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Below is a guest article, “How to Recognize Phishing Attempts in the Healthcare Space,” by Carmen Mattox, office manager of Securus Systems, an OHCA business...
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As temperatures climb next week, it’s a good reminder to review Oregon OSHA adopted permanent heat rules that went into effect June 15, 2022. View...
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The LiveWell Virtual Learning Collaboratives bring staff from multiple communities together over a twelve-week period to learn and practice the foundations of quality improvement. Participants...
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Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May, honoring those who died while serving in the U.S. military. It was first widely observed...
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A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that American seniors are dying from falls at more than double the rate of two decades...
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first-ever vaccine for protection against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Arexvy, made by GSK, is indicated for...
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The Oregon Department of Human Services, Aging & People with Disabilities (ODHS APD) along with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Healthcare-Associated Infections hosted an infection...
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OHCA has received exciting news that the Oregon Board of Nursing (OSBN) approved to revise the CNA1 curriculum requirements, which resulted in a change in...
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Below is a guest article, “5 Basic Cybersecurity Tips Every Healthcare Organization Needs to Know,” by Ginille Forest, communications director of Securus Systems, an OHCA...
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The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) shared a provider alert earlier this week regarding the end of the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE). At...
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Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday authorized a second shot of the updated COVID booster for older adults and immunocompromised...
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When COVID-19 brought on quarantine requirements, restrictions on visitation, and restrictions on communal activities, many long term care facilities turned to telehealth and web-based tools...
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Oregon labor commissioner, Christina Stephenson, announced Friday in a press release that the Oregon minimum wage will increase starting July 1. Stephenson said, “raising the...
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In a recent review published in Infectious Diseases and Therapy, researchers found older adults hospitalized with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have a higher associated hospitalization burden than previously reported,...
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The state of Oregon passed legislation to create a program after the deadly heat wave of 2023 to reduce the risk of heat-related deaths. This...
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Below is a guest article, “Get to Know Your Fire Alarms & Monitoring System in 4 Simple Steps,” published on the OHCA CareNotes blog by...
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The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) issued a Provider Alert last week regarding the updated masking guidance in healthcare settings. Effective April 3, 2023,...
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In landmark decisions, the Food and Drug Administration advisory panel recommended that two experimental vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) be approved for use in...
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Last week, OHCA shared via member alert that the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) announced it will end its universal masking requirement for health care settings,...
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The pandemic remains a significant threat for older Americans, reports the New York Times. About three-quarters of COVID deaths have occurred in people over 65, with...
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A new survey of 2,163 older Americans from the National Poll on Healthy Aging, from the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation...
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Leading Employee Well-being: Promoting Organizational Change in LTC Learning Collaborative This 12-session virtual series aims to promote retention through creating and maintaining an organizational culture...
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While winter may feel like a time to stay indoors and hibernate, it’s important for seniors to remain physically active and keep up with their...
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In the past week, California faced back-to-back mass shootings, spanning from a farmworker community near San Francisco to a suburb in Los Angeles that resulted...
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The Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) recently created the RN Well-Being Project, an initiative to raise awareness of the mental and emotional toll the COVID-19...
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The LiveWell Learning Collaboratives bring staff from multiple communities together over a twelve-week period to learn and practice the foundations of quality improvement. Participants use...
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Below is an excerpt of the guest article, “8 Senior Living Workforce Trends for 2023,” published on the OHCA CareNotes blog by Julie Rupenski, the...
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Paid Leave Oregon went into effect on January 1. All employees, regardless of employer size, will start paying contributions to the program starting this month....
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Based on an AARP survey, three-quarters of U.S. consumers have experienced or been targeted by at least one form of fraud that can be tied...
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Comagine Health, the CMS Quality Innovation Network, Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) in Oregon and several western states has a new infection prevention coaching opportunity for...
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC) is advising people to mask up this holiday season to reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses including...
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On October 5, 2022, our friends and provider members at Columbia Hills Retirement Center, a nonprofit that provides affordable housing for older and disabled adults...
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The Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) will be providing the virtual presentation, “Crisis Staffing: Legal Differences between the Nurse Practice Act and Your Employment”...
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Starting January 1, 2023, employers will start withholding contributions for Paid Leave Oregon. All employees, regardless of employer size, will start paying contributions to the...
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The Oregon Center for Nursing’s RN Well-Being Project is a collaborative initiative to raise awareness of the mental and emotional toll the pandemic has had...
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The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) reports an increase in severe respiratory infections this season is putting pressure on Oregon’s already-strained hospitals as the holidays approach....
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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we want to give thanks to you, our wonderful members, and the outstanding care and compassion you provide to your...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shares safety tips to ensure a happy and safe holiday for you and your seniors. Turkey and...
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The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) reports that respiratory viruses are expected to circulate this season at higher levels than Oregon has experienced over the last...
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Argentum is hosting its annual Public Policy Institute (PPI) on March 6-8, 2023, in Washington D.C. This event is the perfect opportunity for providers to...
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The Wall Street Journal reports that the Social Security Administration announced social security checks will be 8.7 percent bigger in 2023, the largest cost-of-living adjustment...
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Tomorrow, November 11 is Veterans Day, a federal holiday that celebrates the selfless service of veterans of the U.S. armed forces. It was first observed on...
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This is a reminder to complete the Wage & Cost Study questionnaire from the Oregon Department of Human Services Aging and People with Disabilities (ODHS/APD)...
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Election Day is next Tuesday, November 8. Oregon offers voters the ability to track your ballots online. Work with the resident or their loved one,...
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Below is the guest article, “Creative Alternatives During Holiday Supply Shortages,” published on the OHCA CareNotes blog by Jen Burning, director of nutrition and brand...
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Flu-related hospitalizations nationwide have risen dramatically over the past few weeks. Hospitalizations are the highest in over a decade for this point in the season,...
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A new report from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) found older Americans reported losing much more money to impersonation and investment scams last year...
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As many providers are looking to establish annual rate increases at the beginning of the year, please remember that the community must provide 30 days...
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Halloween is Monday, October 31, so it's the perfect time to think of ways to celebrate with residents, keeping them active and engaged within government...
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The Oregon Wellness Program ensures physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals (including long term care health services professionals) within the state of Oregon have...
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The Oregon Department of Human Services Aging and People with Disabilities (ODHS/APD) has contracted with the Institute on Aging at PSU to collect information about...
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The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) shared the following provider alert regarding the deadline for period 3 of the Provider Relief...
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An analysis in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reviewed 47 studies to find that poor periodontal health and tooth loss may raise the odds of cognitive decline...
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This article, “Tap into Staff to Refresh Resident Engagement,” was originally published in 2022 Spring/Summer edition of the Oregon Caregiver magazine by Jen Bruning, director...
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As a reminder, the exception that an employer need not consider a hiring bonus or a retention bonus as “compensation” for the purposes of pay...
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Yesterday, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) director announced a permanent replacement for the Office of Aging and People with Disabilities (APD) director role....
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Assisted living communities across the country are participating in National Assisted Living Week (NALW). This national observance – which begins each year on National Grandparents’...
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ABC News cites a new CDC report, which found that every state saw a decline in life expectancy during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic based...
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A new study shows individuals ages 85 and older who walked for at least an hour a week had a lower risk of all-cause mortality...
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The Hill reports that new research suggests weekly virtual museum visits can help improve the quality of life for seniors who are at a higher risk for poor...
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The Long Term Care Capital Improvement and Emergency Preparedness program was funded by the Oregon Legislature in 2021 with $30 million. Currently, all the funds...
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Phase 4 and ARP Rural Distributions - Payment Status Approximately $14.5 billion of Phase 4 Payments has been distributed to more than 89,000 providers and...
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Last week, the White House Declared monkeypox a public health emergency, which can trigger grant funding and open up more resources for various aspects of...
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The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) team, along with experts in recruiting international workers, hosted a virtual session on...
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Due to expected high temperatures this week, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) shared a Provider Alert with important safety information related to unusually...
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A four-year study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease found U.S. adults aged 65 and older who received at least one influenza vaccine were 40 percent less likely...
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This week, the U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra renewed the declaration that a public health emergency exists. This is effective July...
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The Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) released results from a recent statewide survey. More than 5,000 nurses responded to the survey, detailing the workplace interventions...
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As temperatures start to rise, we want to remind providers that Oregon OSHA’s permanent wildfire smoke rules went into effect July 1, 2022 and heat...
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In March, Oregon lawmakers approved a one-time stimulus payment for certain low income workers. The payments will go to Oregonians who claimed the Earned Income...
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This weekend, millions of Americans will celebrate the Fourth of July or Independence Day, a federal holiday that commemorates the Declaration of Independence and the...
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Juneteenth, short for “June 19th,” is a federally celebrated holiday that commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. Despite the signing of the...
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June marks Pride Month, a time to recognize the impact that LGBTQIA+ communities have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally. Pride is currently celebrated...
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Earlier this week, a Texas gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, a community that is predominantly Latino....
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The 2020 wildfire season in Oregon destroyed approximately 4,000 homes and 1 million acres of land, and created unhealthy air. State lawmakers have authorized funds...
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The Oregon Health Alert Network shared an alert last week regarding a rise in Tuberculosis disease (TB) in persons residing in Marshallese or Chuukese households....
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Recently, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued guidance around web accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Businesses open to the public need to make...
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A study published in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine found Asian American seniors are less satisfied with life and receive less emotional support than seniors...
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An Oregon senior living community has become the first to earn health and wellness standards for senior housing community design and operations under the Fitwel...
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The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) reports that flu cases are rising in the state. The flu season traditionally runs October through April, but a recent...
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A new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission found some 3 million older adults visit the emergency room each year for product-related injuries, while consumer products are...
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The University of Michigan's Health and Retirement Study found older adults who owned pets for five years or longer scored higher cognitively than those in...
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Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor and reflect on the often overlooked contributions...
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The McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor honors women who are at a level equivalent to vice president or higher and who have had...
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Meredith Coba | Director of Legislative and Political Affairs | mcoba@ohca.com | 503-726-5234 Meredith Coba leads OHCA’s political activities, including managing the political action committee...
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We recognize the news coming out of the Russia-Ukraine conflict is distressing on top of years of instability during the pandemic. Feeling anxious is a...
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According to a study published in the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Journal, screenings for several major cancers dropped significantly during 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Vox reports....
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Below is an excerpt from the guest article, “From the Great Resignation to the Great Onboarding?,” published on the OHCA CareNotes blog by Julie Rupenski,...
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), dementia is currently the seventh leading cause of death and one of the major causes of disability and...
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February 14 is just around the corner and celebrating Valentin’s Day is not just for couples. This is a great occasion to spend quality time...
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The Portland Workforce Alliance (PWA) is hosting the NW Youth careers Expo on March 15-16, 2022. This virtual event supports and inspires high school students...
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The National Poll on Healthy Aging, based at the University of Michigan’s Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation polled 2,074 adults between the ages of 50...
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Below is the guest article, “10 Workforce Trends for 2022: How Will You Adapt?,” published on the OHCA CareNotes blog by Julie Rupenski, the founder,...
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This month, tornadoes devastated the Midwest, leaving thousands of people homeless right before the holidays. The Kentucky long term care affiliate, KAHCF/KCAL, has set up...
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This article, “Party Pivot: How to Avoid the Holiday No-Ho-Ho in 2021,” was originally published in 2021 Fall/Winter edition of the Oregon Caregiver magazine by...
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A clinical study published in JAMA Psychiatry found cognitive behavioral sleep training can lessen symptoms of depression in older adults, reports USA Today. The form of cognitive behavioral sleep training,...
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The holiday season is a time of sharing, connecting, remembering, and celebrating. For many people, the holidays can also be difficult. If you find it...
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Provider members are encouraged to take advantage of the LiveWell program. More than 75 communities around the state have already used the LiveWell program. The...
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Many of us are eager to gather with loved ones to celebrate a year of thanks. To ensure a happy and safe holiday for you...
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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we’d like to reflect and give thanks to those who inspire us every day. Over the past two years, we’ve...
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The American Psychological Association's (APA's) recently released "Stress in America" survey found the strain of the pandemic has made 32 percent of 3,035 adults so...
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November 11 is Veterans Day, a federal holiday that celebrates the selfless service of veterans of the U.S. armed forces. See below for some engaging...
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This year, the Oregon Legislature approved a new program that will help long term care providers meet costs related to the need to increase caregiver...
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As we enter flu season, it’s important to know the signs of the different respiratory infections, including the common cold, flu, and COVID-19. The Oregon...
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Over the years, Halloween has become a fun, spooky holiday for people to dress up in costumes and gorge on candy. However, Halloween is also...
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The Comagine Health long-term and post-acute care team has added several open office hours sessions for nursing home staff. These sessions will be designed to...
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Every October, the Filipino American History Month commemorates the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the U.S. This month, we celebrate the achievements and contributions...
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A recent study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease found that depression in young adulthood hood is associated with a 59 percent higher risk of developing dementia, reports Medical...
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The Oregon Employment Department can you help your facility earn money for each new person you hire. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a...
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The 2021 Oregon Legislature approved an enhanced Medicaid reimbursement rate for qualifying nursing, residential care, and assisted living facilities (including memory care and in-home care...
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In a recent article of the American Health Care Association’s Provider magazine, a study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation reports that a medicine used to treat...
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Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose...
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The World Health Organization (WHO) announced in a report that that more than 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia, and this number will...
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Several parts of Oregon are currently experiencing high volumes of wildfire smoke. Here are some tips from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) for cleaner air...
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OHCA has created a survey to fully understand the scope and impact the Oregon COVID-19 vaccine mandate will have on long term care facilities and...
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A recent study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society determined that telemedicine could help older adults, but disparities must be resolved to improve care quality and equity....
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In May, the University of Washington collaborated with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Office of Aging and People with Disabilities to assess the...
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a letter last week alerting health care providers to stop using certain N95 respirators manufactured by Shanghai Dasheng...
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OHCA is excited to present timely and engaging presentations at our extended one-day Annual Convention on November 10! Registrants may attend the event fully virtually,...
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Join the Oregon Center for Nursing for a virtual interactive summit, “Nurses in Distress,” on Thursday, September 9, 2021, from 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. As...
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Below is the guest article, “Protecting Indoor Air Quality from Wildfire Smoke,” published on the OHCA CareNotes blog by Direct Supply, an OHCA business partner....
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As part of the OHCA one-day extended convention on November 10, registrants have the opportunity to earn up to 11 CEU credits in-person and online....
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According to a new report from AARP, autoimmune disease cases appear to be on a sharp rise, especially among people older than 50. With autoimmune...
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Below is the guest article, “The Seven In-Demand Employee Skills Due to COVID-19,” originally published on the OHCA CareNotes blog by Julie Ruenski, the founder,...
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An OHCA business partner focuses on the benefits of using outdoor spaces for senior housing in the Spring/Summer issue of The Oregon Caregiver magazine. This...
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Earlier this morning, we shared with our members that due to the rising COVID-19 case counts in Oregon and the impacts this is having on...
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Below is from the guest article, “The Dangers of Microbial Growth in Long Term Care,” originally published on the OHCA CareNotes blog by Kari Fisher,...
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The National Weather Service issued excessive heat watches and warnings from noon Wednesday through Saturday evening throughout Oregon. During that time, temperatures could exceed 100 degrees. In...
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You have more time to nominate a deserving co-worker for the OHCA Annual Convention Awards! The program honors long term care professionals, volunteers, and business...
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According to a recent article, CBS News reports that 69 million U.S. Social Security beneficiaries are on track to get the largest cost-of-living increase in...
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Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final rule for the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS) Fiscal...
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The OHCA Annual Convention Awards Program honors long term care professionals, volunteers, and business partners for outstanding service to Oregon’s long term care and community-based...
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This month, the OHCA Nominating Committee met and nominated the following members to serve on the OHCA Board of Directors for 2021/2022. The annual OHCA...
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An article published by AARP this week shows findings of a new study recently published by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), that...
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As an OHCA member, you and your team can post job openings at your organization for free on our online job board. The online job board...
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On Tuesday, OHCA held a complimentary member webinar, “Wildfire Season Preparation” to help attendees prepare for emergencies and evacuations as well as how to utilize...
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Join OHCA’s 2021 Annual Convention & Trade Show, September 15-16, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. The early bird discounted rate for this event...
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The OHCA Annual Convention Awards Program honors long term care professionals, volunteers, and business partners for outstanding service to Oregon’s long term care and community-based...
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The 2021 OHCA Legislative Report is an overview of the legislation impacting long term care and senior housing providers considered by the 81st Oregon Legislative...
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Libby Batlan leads OHCA’s advocacy efforts. Prior to joining OHCA, she spent five years as the associate vice president for state and community affairs for...
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Wildfires are currently burning through parts of central and southern Oregon. Smoke in the area can exacerbate underlying health issues, such as asthma. Roughly 1...
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Oregon OSHA has adopted temporary rules that went into effect July 8, 2021, requiring all employers to take specified measures related to employee exposure to...
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Register for the Food Show on August 5 When: August 5, 2021; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Where: 25425 SW 95th Ave, Wilsonville, OR 97070...
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This is an excerpt of the resident profile Q&A on Ron and Eunice Fenchak, residents of The Springs at Greer Gardens, in the 2021 spring/summer...
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Register for the Complimentary Wildfire Preparedness Webinar on July 27 When: July 27, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Where: Virtual Presenter: TVF&R emergency preparedness representative Join OHCA...
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As millions of Americans celebrate the fourth of July this weekend, consider safe activities as temperatures are expected to continue to climb and COVID-19 variants...
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Due to expected high temperature this week, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) shared a Provider Alert with important safety information related to unusually...
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The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) shared a rate packet for nursing facilities in a Provider Alert last week. The packet includes: An official...
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As a reminder, please complete the Oregon Long Term Care Sector Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Survey. Our consultants are conducting a sector-wide DEI survey...
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Apple announced at its WWCD 2021 event this month, new iPhone features that will monitor walking steadiness and share health data with family members, which...
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The survey is now available in English and Spanish.
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The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) has issued a rate change letter to nursing facilities. ODHS has determined the Provider Assessment rate to be...
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The Spring/Summer 2021 edition of the Oregon Caregiver, OHCA’s bi-annual magazine, is now available to read and will be delivered to members and other stakeholders...
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first new Alzheimer's drug in nearly 20 years, reports the Wall Street Journal. The drug,...
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This week, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) shared updated forms for involuntary move-out. To access these forms, head to the ODHS forms website...
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OHCA has begun to gather wildfire resources for provider members ahead of what could be another severe wildfire season. Most of the state is already...
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OHCA is committed to promoting equity in the long term care sector. To understand the best ways in which we can advance diversity, equity, and...
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A granddaughter’s TikTok video is going viral after capturing the emotional family reunion between her grandparents at a memory care community last week. Alicia Barber...
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Dream Flights is a nationwide effort to honor World War II (WWII) veterans with a free dream flight in a fleet of restored WWII-era Stearman...
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Linda Kirschbaum | Senior Vice President of Quality Services | Email | 503-726-5228 Most of our members already know Linda Kirschbaum, OHCA’s senior vice president...
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The Emotional PPE Project is a volunteer-run organization that provides a public online directory of volunteer licensed mental health clinicians. This project was created to...
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Tuesday morning, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure was confirmed as the permanent administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) by the U.S. Senate, making her...
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Memorial Day is a special holiday to honor and remember those who died while serving our country’s armed forces. The day also marks the unofficial...
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In a recent report from CNN, a new study suggests conversing on Zoom during the pandemic have helped older adults stave off dementia. The study...
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The University of Washington is collaborating with community organizations and agencies serving LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Oregonians. They are collecting data to assess the health,...
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The OHCA Annual Convention Awards Program honors long term care professionals, volunteers, and business partners for outstanding service to Oregon’s long term care and community-based...
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Register for the Elder Prevention Summit: Bringing Falls Management Back into Focus on June 10 at 9 a.m. Join us on June 10 to honor...
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Brenda Michael | Assistant Controller | Email | 503-726-5243 Brenda Michael is a member of OHCA’s accounting team. She manages day-to-day account activities and works...
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As OHCA prepares to offer in-person events later this year, we are collecting feedback through a survey on preferences and concerns related to in-person events...
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Below is an excerpt of a guest article, “The Most Important Skill to Work on in 2021: Emotional Wellness,” by Julie Rupenski, the founder, president,...
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OHCA is preparing to offer in-person events later this year, and we are collecting feedback through a survey on preferences and concerns related to in-person...
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Below is the guest article, “The Significance of Employee Retention Credit,” originally published on the OHCA CareNotes blog. Business partners interested in creating content for...
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This is a reminder that OHCA is accepting presentation proposals for the 2021 Annual Convention, which will be held in-person on September 15-16. Provider and...
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We’ve recently learned that several of our provider members and business partners have received emails from third-party groups, soliciting money for fake OHCA event lists...
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In a recent study published by the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, researchers found that less than half of the Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining...
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Member and Administrative Services Coordinator | sscouten@ohca.com | 503-726-5221 What is Sara’s Role? Sara is part of OHCA’s operations team, providing support for members during...
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OHCA’s Spring Expo is just one week away with live education and presentations on April 14 and 15. Registrants and all members can now access...
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A recent article in the Wall Street Journal article highlighted the impact of virtual reality in long term care residents. The report shows assisted living...
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Review the information regarding Oregon Corporate Activity Tax (CAT) below. Please consult your accountant or cat.help.dor@oregon.gov for any questions. Key Components of the Corporate Activity Tax...
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This year, the OHCA Spring Expo will be held virtually and will focus on finding joy in the new normal. In one of our headlining...
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One of the perks of being an OHCA member is having access to long term care goods, services, and resources. OHCA has made it easy...
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The Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 4129 in 2018, setting the stage and timeline for administrators in Oregon assisted living and residential care setting to...
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This year, the OHCA Spring Expo will be held virtually and will focus on finding joy in the new normal. In one of our headlining...
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OHCA has changed our website, www.ohca.com, password to “vaccines” to honor all the caregivers and medical staff in the long term care sector. Use the...
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OHCA members can view the latest industry data on the Research and Data section of our website. This data is updated regularly to reflect the...
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Presentation handouts, materials, sponsor resources, and recordings for virtual events are housed on digital materials webpages, specific to each event. You will find event materials...
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OHCA is now accepting presentation proposals for the 2021 Annual Convention, which will be held in-person on September 15-16. Provider and business partner members are...
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Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, crimes targeting Asian Americans have drastically increased. Stop AAPI Hate, a non-profit reporting forum, reported nearly 3,800 anti-Asian...
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Comagine Health is hosting a six-part series called “Looking Beyond COVID-19: Detecting Change in Resident Condition and the Impact of Staff Resiliency?” The series will...
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One of the headlining presentations of this year’s Spring Expo will focus on workforce resiliency. In “Workforce Wake-Up Call,” workforce strategist, Cara Siletto, will focus...
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This is an excerpt from the article, “CMS Solutions for Long Term Care Facilities During COVID-19,” published on the OHCA CareNotes blog, and was written...
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Attendees can earn up to 8 CEUs and various prizes by attending the live virtual presentations, the breakout session collaboration rooms, and exhibitor educational conversations...
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OHCA recently published the 2020 Wage and Benefits Reports for assisted living facilities, nursing facilities, and in-home care agencies. All survey participants received a complimentary...
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Director of Education | Email | 503-726-5227 What is Melodie’s Role? Melodie is OHCA’s director of education. You may recognize her from our education events....
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Brighten a Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that aims to life the sprits of those in need of cheer with cards, letters, gifts, video...
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This is a reminder that the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is collecting calendar year 2020 Form 300A data. This...
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OHCA’s March calendar is packed with live virtual events for different providers and staff types including: Lunch and Learn Series: What Does the Future Hold...
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has several resources available for veterans. Below are links to a few of these resources: PTSD: National Center...
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A recent study in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association found the risk for contracting COVID-19 is twice as high for people...
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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is collecting calendar year 2020 Form 300A data due by March 2, 2021. Per...
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OHCA is providing information and resources to help provider members respond to emergencies safely and efficiently. As we’ve seen over the past few days, traveling...
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General alerted the public about COVID-19 fraud schemes, with scammers using telemarketing calls, text...
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This is an excerpt from the article, “COVID-19 Workplace Requirement: Facility Ventilation,” published on the OHCA CareNotes blog, and was written Marina Garcia with NorthWest...
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OHCA addresses the need of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the long term care sector and outlines how OHCA’s new DEI workgroup will tackle...
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This is an excerpt from the article, “10 COVID-Related-and-Accelerated Senior Living Workforce Trends for 2021,” published on the OHCA CareNotes blog here, and was written...
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OHCA recently published the 2020 Long Term Care State Report, which compiles a variety of data sources and research on the long term care sector in Oregon....
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As a member of the Oregon Health Care Association, you and your team have year-round opportunities for education and professional development, an advocate for long...
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With the new year finally upon us, we are all looking forward to a brighter year ahead. As the new CEO of OHCA, I am...
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This is an excerpt from the article, “Weathering the Winter During COVID-19 Through Joyful Celebrations of Creativity and Imagination with Residents,” published on the OHCA...
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The OHCA office will be closing for the holidays starting December 25 through January 3 and will reopen January 4. OHCA staff will be available...
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Happy holidays from all of us at OHCA! We thank you for your membership and for your service to your community and to residents. In...
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Change is coming to the OHCA Member Portal. We are working to update the portal to make it easier to navigate, register for classes and...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed holiday celebrations and plans this year. We’ve compiled ideas that some of our provider members have implemented during the...
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OHCA has changed our website, www.ohca.com, password to “compassion” to honor all the caregivers and medical staff in the long term care sector. Use the...
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OHCA invites all activity directors and residents to participate in this great opportunity for seniors to learn all about the International Space Station! One of...
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Last week, Governor Kate Brown and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) officials announced details of the state’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan. Vaccines are expected to be...
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Below is an excerpt from the American Health Care Association’s Provider magazine regarding new research from the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association (JAMDA)...
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OHCA is working on compiling a comprehensive list of all activities member communities and organizations are utilizing currently, especially those activities that may be new...
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In Tuesday’s COVID-19 Update, we shared an update from the American Health Care Association (AHCA) announcing that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Advisory Committee...
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For the past several months, members across the state began to implement rigorous measures to keep residents and staff safe. OHCA has heard story after...
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This Thanksgiving will be unlike any other. While we are anxious to celebrate with our loved ones, the rise in widespread COVID-19 cases have changed...
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This is an excerpt from the article, “Evolution of the Physician-Patient Relationship in the Era of Telemedicine,” published on the OHCA CareNotes blog here, and...
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OHCA has extended our salary survey deadlines to November 20. We encourage all facilities to complete an ALF/RCF or NF/SNF salary survey. Having a large...
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Long term care leaders are urging providers to practice caution this holiday season and to avoid in-person holiday events. In a recent article from McKnights,...
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OHCA has extended our salary survey deadlines to November 20. This data is critical in our government relations work and helps us in conversations with...
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Earlier this year, OHCA began the process of compiling salary survey data to produce our salary survey reports. However, once COVID-19 began to spread in...
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This week, the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) announced that they have received federal approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition...
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Last month, AARP released an updated national scorecard, The Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) State Scorecard, that showcases measures of state performance for creating a...
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Members are still able to register for the OHCA Virtual Convention and earn up to 20 CEUs, any time before November 15. The OnDemand content...
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FEMA has created a resource page to help answer questions about wildfire recovery that is available in both English and Spanish. View the full list...
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Earlier this week, the Department of Human Services (DHS) shared a memorandum from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding Residents’ voting rights...
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The Governor's Wildfire Economic Recovery Council, which serves to evaluate the economic and community needs of Oregonians as a result of the 2020 wildfire season,...
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OHCA offers more than 30 OnDemand sessions for caregivers and staff to enhance their knowledge and better their long term care communities. Those OnDemand categories...
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As election season approaches, the Department of Human Services (DHS) shared the following provider alert this week regarding resident voting rights. The Safety, Oversight and...
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The OHCA Board of Directors welcomed two new members for 2020-2021 with terms beginning October 1: Lisa Maynard, Chief People Officer at The Springs Living...
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The recordings of the LiveStream sessions from the OHCA Virtual Convention are currently available to registrants. Make sure you are logged into the platform to...
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Oregonians who have been impacted by the wildfires can apply for FEMA assistance. Visit the FEMA assistance website for information. ADP has included an English...
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The live portion of the OHCA Virtual Convention may be over, but you still have access to the LiveStream recordings and OnDemand sessions until November...
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This webinar is specifically designed for new preceptors needing initial preceptor training. This Oregon Long Term Care Administrators Board approved training will prepare you to...
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The fires in Oregon have been devastating for all of us. As the fires become contained, and evacuation orders are lifted there are still dangers...
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The OHCA Virtual Convention was September 15-16. OnDemand sessions will be available through November 15.
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Wildfires have scorched hundreds of thousands of acres throughout Oregon, specifically in Marion, Lane, Jackson, Coos, Lincoln, Washington, and Clackamas counties this week, forcing thousands...
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OHCA is excited to launch the Virtual Convention Website! We encourage you to browse the website to familiarize yourself with the platform and view the...
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Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that private-pay assisted living/memory care providers will be eligible to apply for CARES...
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OHCA is excited to announce the LiveStream schedule for Convention! September 15 and 16 will feature LiveStream Keynotes and General Sessions on some of the...
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OHCA is excited to share a preview of our Virtual Convention & Tradeshow! The Convention will feature both live and ondemand options for participation! We...
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Join OHCA and your colleagues in long term care for this year’s virtual Convention! OHCA understands you have busy schedules, that’s why we are making...
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OHCA relies on our members to help keep individual accounts, provider data, and staff records up to date. Having the most accurate data is important...
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Join your colleagues in long term care for a convention at your convenience! OHCA understands you have busy schedules, that is why we are making...
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Join your colleagues in long term care for a convention at your convenience! OHCA understands you have busy schedules, that is why we’re making the...
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This year’s theme for the annual OHCA Convention and Trade Show is “Celebrating Healthcare Heroes.” We want to honor and recognize the hard-working caregivers and...
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In July, the OHCA Nominating Committee met and nominated the following members to serve on the OHCA Board of Directors for 2020/2021. The annual OHCA...
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The OHCA Annual Convention Awards Program honors long term care professionals, residents, volunteers, and business partners for outstanding service to Oregon’s long term care and...
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Join your colleagues in long term care for a convention at your convenience! OHCA understands you have busy schedules, that’s why we’re making the content...
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This is an excerpt from the article “Don’t Compromise Fire Safety While Responding to COVID-19,” published on the OHCA CareNotes blog here, and was written...
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The National Investment Center of Seniors Housing & Care (NIC) has requested proposals for a national study on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on...
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The OHCA Annual Convention Awards Program honors long term care professionals, residents, volunteers, and business partners for outstanding service to Oregon’s long term care and...
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This is an excerpt from the article “Making Family Engagement a Priority Through a Pandemic (and Beyond)” published on the OHCA CareNotes blog here, and...
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A new website will help long term care providers address staffing shortages by connecting job seekers with available career opportunities at Oregon facilities. The Oregon...
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The Department of Human Services (DHS) shared the following information via Provider Alert last week. Residential care and assisted living facility rules have been updated...
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Join your colleagues in long term care for the OHCA Annual Convention on September 15-16! To protect the health of our members and their residents,...
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While this holiday is normally a time to gather with loved ones for a barbecue or fireworks display, traditional Fourth of July activities will be...
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OHCA has changed our website, www.ohca.com, password to “heroes” to honor our Annual Convention theme, “Celebrating Healthcare Heroes.” Use username “OHCA” and password “heroes” to...
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The OHCA Annual Convention Awards Program honors long term care professionals, residents, volunteers, and business partners for outstanding service to Oregon’s long term care and...
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OHCA has made it easy for members to find long term care goods, services, and resources through our online Buyers Guide. This feature lists our...
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The Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) released a new report showing how nurses’ tendencies to work in certain settings change as they gain more nursing...
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This is an excerpt from the feature article, “Healthcare Heroes: Providing Care During a Crisis,” of the Spring/Summer edition of the Oregon Caregiver magazine. Read...
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Members can view all OHCA coronavirus daily updates here. Members can also access the following information on our COVID-19/Coronavirus Information Page: Updated data on long...
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This is an excerpt from the article “9 Ways to Improve Your Marketing Today” published on the OHCA CareNotes blog here, and was written by...
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In March, OHCA launched the social media effort #ORHealthcareHeroes to share stories of long term care providers going above and beyond to provide care and...
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The Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) recently released new information on Oregon’s nursing education programs. Combined with OCN’s reports on nursing maldistribution in Oregon, the...
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On OHCA’s COVID-19/Coronavirus Information Page, viewers can also access the page COVID-19 Provider Resources from OHCA Business Partners. This section contains information we have received from...
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As an OHCA member, you and your team can post job openings at your organization for free on our online job board. The online job board...
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The Senior Loneliness Line is a statewide partnership between Lines for Life and Oregon Health Authority. This free statewide call service is for Oregonians 55 and...
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OHCA’s COVID-19/Coronavirus Information Page is the information clearing house for COVID-19-related resources and information for OHCA members. The sub pages contain the following information. Resources:...
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The Oregon POLST Coalition has created a 5-minute long informational webinar for patients and families of those who already have a POLST because of frailty...
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OHCA hosted a second complimentary member webinar, “Infection Prevention and Precautions Relating to COVID-19/coronavirus,” on March 19, 2020, featuring infection prevention expert, Pat Preston and...
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Along with OHCA, the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) are issuing critical information for providers relating to COVID-19. OHCA...
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The Oregon Department of Revenue shared the following information for Oregon businesses. Corporate offices should review the draft rule and register for the CAT if...
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The deadline to complete the 2019/2020 ALF/RCF Salary Survey, NF/SNF Salary Survey, and In-Home Care Salary Survey is, Friday, March 6. Please complete the surveys as...
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The deadline to complete the 2019/2020 ALF/RCF Salary Survey, NF/SNF Salary Survey, and In-Home Care Salary Survey has been extended to, Friday, March 6. Please complete...
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The Oregon Health Care Association's (OHCA) Board of Directors has selected Philip S. Bentley, J.D., to be the next CEO of the organization, effective January 1,...
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The deadline to complete the 2019/2020 ALF/RCF Salary Survey, NF/SNF Salary Survey, and In-Home Care Salary Survey has been extended to, Friday, March 6. Please...
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The deadline to complete the 2019/2020 ALF/RCF Salary Survey, NF/SNF Salary Survey, and In-Home Care Salary Survey is tomorrow, Friday, February 14. Please complete the surveys...
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The article “The New Coronavirus: What We Do — and Don’t — Know” from Harvard’s Health blog has the latest information on the virus that’s...
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The following is a guest article by Kerry Burnight, Ph.D., Chief Gerontologist at GrandPad, a device offered by OHCA business partner Consumer Cellular. This article was originally...
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OHCA has changed our website, www.ohca.com, password to “devoted” to honor our Spring Expo theme “Hopelessly Devoted to Quality Care.” Use username “OHCA” and password...
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The DHS Office of Safety Oversight and Quality established a secondary webpage with quality measure provider resources. The new QM “Provider Resources” page is an important...
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The Background Check Unit, serving the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), has updated its web pages here. In addition, DHS...
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Per House Bill 2524 passed in the 2019 Legislative Session, all long term care providers must now include a notice of the availability and services...
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DHS and OHCA continue to offer support and resources as we near January 2020 and the initial implementation of the CBC Quality Measurement program. Year...
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As a member of the Oregon Health Care Association, you and your team have year-round opportunities for education and professional development, an advocate for long...
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Please note that the OHCA office will be closed December 25- January 1 and will reopen January 2.
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View a recorded webinar from OHA’s Dat Tran by registering here. The webinar: Provides information about influenza and norovirus symptoms, modes of transmission, and strategies...
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The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) recognized long term care providers for their achievements through its Quality Initiative Recognition...
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DHS has issued the following provider alert related to gifts from residents. The full alert from DHS can be found here. OHCA is seeking further...
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DHS and OHCA continue to offer support and resources as we near January 2020 and the initial implementation of the CBC Quality Measurement program. Year...
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Happy holidays from all of us at OHCA! We thank you for your membership and for your service to your community and to residents.
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OHCA’s online Buyers Guide lists our OHCA business partner members who offer long term care goods and services and support the mission and values of OHCA. Please...
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Provider Magazine reports that OHCA’s national affiliate AHCA/NCAL is supporting legislation relating to medical expense deductions. Read the story, originally posted here, below. Efforts to...
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Earlier this month, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) presented a webinar “Getting Ready for Influenza and Norovirus.” You can review a recording of the webinar...
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All of us at OHCA hope you, your residents, and your staff have a very happy Thanksgiving week! As you prepare you exciting holiday meals...
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Nike is offering a promotion for any OHCA members to access the Nike Employee store during the month of November, in honor of OHCA’s Annual...
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OHCA members always have access to the latest data and research on Oregon’s long term care sector on our Research and Data webpage. Nationally, the...
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Oregon food and dietary professionals are invited to attend the upcoming Oregon Dietetics in Health Care Communities meeting on November 13 at Sysco Foods in...
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OHCA relies on our members to help us keep facility data and staff up to date and having the most accurate data is important so...
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OHCA relies on our members to help us keep facility data and staff up to date and having the most accurate data is important so...
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We are pleased to announce the 2019 OHCA Awards recipients, who demonstrate a commitment to quality care through their dedication to residents, staff, and the...
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The new Board of Directors began their term on October 1, 2019. The Oregon Health Care Association Board of Directors consists of 16 members whose commitment and...
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Now that PDPM is in place, review available resources from AHCA including resource toolkits, webinars, and more. Click on the links below for more information....
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You can view OHCA’s publications anytime on our website. Online you can access past issues of the Oregon Caregiver magazine, the Long Term Care State...
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As reminder, CMS’s new arbitration regulations go into effect on Monday, September 16. A district court decision on the new rule is not expected until...
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The Background Check Unit (BCU) will be using a new database and processing system for abuse and criminal records checks. The new system, called the...
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OHCA’s online Buyers Guide lists our OHCA business partner members who offer long term care goods and services and support the mission and values of OHCA. These...
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OHCA is now accepting presentation proposals for the OHCA Spring Expo, March 5-6 in Eugene. Submit your proposal here. Proposals must be submitted by October 20....
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OHCA has changed our website, www.ohca.com, password to “harvest”. Use username “OHCA” and password “harvest” to access members-only resources on www.ohca.com.
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The OHCA Annual Convention Awards Program honors long term care professionals, residents, volunteers, and business partners for outstanding service to Oregon’s long term care and community based...
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The 2020 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program cycle is underway! Application packets are now available online. Based on the Baldrige Performance Excellence Framework, the AHCA/NCAL National...
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The OHCA Annual Convention Awards Program honors long term care professionals, residents, volunteers, and business partners for outstanding service to Oregon’s long term care and community based...
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Each month, OHCA features one non-food vendor and one food vendor from our group purchasing program to help members better take advantage of the savings...
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Please read the member update below from OHCA’s Board Chair, Fee Stubblefield. Thank you for your continued membership with Oregon Health Care Association (OHCA). OHCA...
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In July, the OHCA Nominating Committee met and nominated the following members to serve on the OHCA Board of Directors for 2019/2020. The annual OHCA election will be held later...
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DHS issued the following advisory related to air quality. View the original advisory here. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has expanded an Air...
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You and your organization can follow OHCA online for the most up-to-date information, event photos, industry news, and much more! Follow us on Twitter here....
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DHS has issued the most updated rate schedule for community-based care and nursing facilities, effective July 1, 2019. Rates apply to Medicaid Services funded by...
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Last week, the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) announced the 183 long term and post-acute care providers in 42...
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As an OHCA member, you and your team can post job openings at your organization for free on our online job board. The online job board...
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On Tuesday, we alerted Portland-area members to news that two nursing facilities in the metro area had experienced robberies. We also heard that a third...
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The OHCA Annual Convention Awards Program honors long term care professionals, residents, volunteers, and business partners for outstanding service to Oregon’s long term care and community based...
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The following is a message from the Oregon Patient Safety Commission for OHCA members. We Want Your Input At the Oregon Patient Safety Commission, we...
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Carol Grebin, OHCA’s office manager, has retired. Carol joined OHCA in 1999 after several years of working for Portland area associations. Carol’s contributions to OHCA...
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This week, 590 long term and post-acute care providers in 48 states were recognized with the 2019 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health...
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We have just updated the data on the “NF Survey Citations” section of our Research and Data webpage. Review the data here. OHCA members have...
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Operations and manager staff may want to sign up to receive Oregon OSHA’s monthly newsletter. View the Oregon OSHA newsletter website for more information.
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The Spring/Summer 2019 edition of the Oregon Caregiver, OHCA’s bi-annual magazine, is available to read and was delivered to members and other stakeholders earlier this month....
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The Telehealth Alliance of Oregon (TAO) is a non-profit membership organization. Membership is open to anyone interested in supporting the mission and goals of the...
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Review the following press release from HealthInsights below. We’re officially launching the new company created by the merger between Qualis Health and HealthInsight. We’re excited....
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Anyone, including OHCA members and consumers, can view basic member provider contact information using the OHCA Facility Finder tool on our website. Users can also narrow down...
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AHCA and NCAL have announced via the Long Term Leader blog that nominations are open for AHCA and NCAL awards. We encourage you to apply...
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The Oregon Center for Nursing released the following press statement titled “Nursing Program Graduation Rates Stable, Despite Faculty Shortage.” PORTLAND, ORE. – The Oregon Center...
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Join the Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) on May 2 for the Education and Practice Summit which will discuss the theme “Building a Community-Based Nursing...
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OHCA has changed our website, www.ohca.com, password to “dementia”. Use username “OHCA” and password “dementia” to access members-only resources on www.ohca.com.
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As an OHCA member, you have access to the online OHCA Member Portal where you can: create a personal profile to get OHCA member benefits,...
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AHCA/NCAL, OHCA’s national affiliate, is beginning a new social media advocacy initiative this year and is encouraging all members to get involved. The effort focuses...
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OHCA relies on our members to help us keep facility data and staff up to date and having the most accurate data is important so...
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OHCA relies on our members to help us keep facility data and staff up to date and having the most accurate data is important so...
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Tim Case, AHCA’s Administrator for the Quality Award program, hosted a webinar for OHCA members on how to apply for AHCA’s Quality Award on January...
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In a recent Nursing Facility Administrator Alert, DHS announced they will hold the next Nursing Facility News Hour on January 17 from 10:00-11:00am. View the...
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McKnight’s Senior Living reports, "Assisted living communities can breathe a sigh of relief now that Environmental Protection Agency Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler has signed the...
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The newest Your Top-Line publication from AHCA was released on Thursday, January 3, including 2018 4th quarter Nursing Home Compare data specific to your individual...
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As a membership-based organization, OHCA’s primary goal is to deliver services and programs that continuously create value and satisfaction for our members. The OHCA team...
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The deadline to apply for the AHCA/NCAL Quality Award is quickly approaching on January 31, 2019, at 8 p.m. EST! An application can be submitted regardless of...
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The Department of Human Services (Department) has permanently updated OAR Chapter 411, division 20 to make the changes noted to the rules below. The Department...
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In-home care and home health members are encouraged and invited to attend the next In-home Care Committee meeting on January 22, 2019, at the OMEF...
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OHCA has changed our website, ohca.com password to “unmask” to celebrate the Spring Expo theme “Unmasking Your Potential.” Use username “OHCA” and password “unmask” to...
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Please note that the OHCA office will be closed December 25- January 1 and will reopen January 2.
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As a member of the Oregon Health Care Association, you and your team have year-round opportunities for education and professional development, an advocate for long...
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This holiday season, all of us at the Oregon Health Care Association wish you, your colleagues, and your residents, the happiest of holidays! We can’t...
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As a member of the Oregon Health Care Association, you and your team have year-round opportunities for education and professional development, an advocate for long...
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Below is an excerpt from McKnight’s. Read the full article here and the report from Health Dimensions Group here. Ballooning interest in managed care, along...
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Below is an excerpt of an update on the flu season from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). 2018-2019 FLU VACCINE & RECOMMENDATIONS With the memory...
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OHCA has updated our Research and Data section on our website, www.ohca.com. The updated section now includes current and historical data on a variety of...
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The OHCA Employment Law Handbook features a variety of articles important to long term care provider employers and is available to purchase in printed and digital form...
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OHCA has updated our Research and Data section on our website, www.ohca.com. The updated section now includes current and historical data on a variety of...
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All of us at OHCA wish you and your co-workers a safe and happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for you, our members, and for the...
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Mark Parkinson, President and CEO of the American Health Care Association (AHCA)/National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL), authored a guest column for McKnight’s Long Term...
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The following is a guest article blog by Torsten Dilba, Regional Director at CareWorx, an OHCA business partner, originally published on the OHCA CareNotes here....
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Last month, AHCA launched the Workforce Resource Center, a webpage with a wide variety of resources and toolkits for long term care organizations and professionals....
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Earlier this month, OHCA and our group purchasing partner Navigator Group Purchasing hosted the second Navigator Chef Academy in Portland. OHCA’s group purchasing program offers participating OHCA members...
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AHCA reports on their Long Term Care Leader blog that the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced it is initiating the Site-Specific Targeting...
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AARP Oregon has announced that Ruby Haughton-Pitts is the new state director for the organization effective October 8. She takes over from Jerry Cohen, who...
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The American Health Care Association (AHCA) and the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) elected full slates of board officers at their annual convention last...
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OHCA is now accepting presentation proposals for the OHCA Spring Expo, March 7-8, 2019, in Salem. Submissions are due by November 4, 2018. Submit your proposal here. OHCA...
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AHCA/NCAL has launched an online resource center to promote long term care workforce recruitment, retention and development. Access the resource center here and view the...
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The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics will host their fall/winter meeting on November 6 at Sysco Wilsonville. View the event flier with registration costs and...
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Join OHCA for the training “MD/RN Communication: Improve Care Coordination and Compliance” on November 6 at the OMEF Event Center in Portland. This four hour...
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The Oregon Health Care Association (OHCA) has published the 2018 Long Term Care State Report which compiles a variety of data sources and research on the long...
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Anyone, including OHCA members and consumers, can view basic member provider contact information using the OHCA Facility Finder tool on our website. Users can also...
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Please read this following press release from the Alzheimer’s Association. Providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can be a challenge, but AARP...
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A new national report on life expectancy at the census tract level reveals that how long you live can vary widely depending on the Oregon...
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A team of nationally recognized long term care researchers from Brown University led by Stefan Gravenstein, MD, MPH, and Vincent Mor, PhD, are undertaking a...
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The AARP Public Policy Institute has just released its 2018 edition of Across the States: Profiles of Long-Term Services and Supports. An invaluable tool for...
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Designed for leaders and professionals in the field of long term care with a minimum of 1 year of experience in a leadership capacity, the Inspire...
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All ALF/RCF members are welcome to attend the next ALF/RCF Quarterly Council Meeting on September 26 from 8:30 to 11am. Members can attend in person...
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We are pleased to announce the 2018 OHCA Awards recipients, who demonstrate a commitment to quality care through their dedication to residents, staff, and the...
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The OHCA Nominations and Elections Committee has nominated a slate of candidates for each board position. A member wishing to seek election to a position...
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Read the following update from OHCA’s national affiliate NCAL. McKnight’s Senior Living (8/17) reports "The National Center for Assisted Living has launched the AL Cost...
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The OHCA Nominations and Elections Committee has nominated a slate of candidates for each board position. A member wishing to seek election to a position...
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OHCA’s online Buyers Guide lists our OHCA business partner members who offer long term care goods and services and support the mission and values of OHCA. Please...
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Even in these dog days of summer our agencies are busy moving forward with regulations and policy development and OHCA is right there with them. ...
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The OHCA Employment Law Handbook is a physical binder featuring a variety of articles important to long term care provider employers and is available for...
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Earlier this year, AARP released a study on older LGBT adults including considerations for caring for residents in long term care communities who are LGBT....
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A new drug holds promise in the battle against Alzheimer's disease, lowering the plaques in patients' brains and slowing the progression of dementia. The study—presented...
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The OHCA Employment Law Handbook is a physical binder featuring a variety of articles important to long term care provider employers and is available for...
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If you haven’t already read the article Promoting Quality Through Leadership from the last edition of our Oregon Caregiver magazine, take the time to read...
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You can view the online version of the July newsletter from Navigator Group Purchasing, OHCA’s group purchasing partner here. The newsletter contains informational updates, current...
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The federal HIPAA privacy rules have been around since 2003 but the debate continues regarding how broadly it applies. HIPAA covers health insurers, health care...
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Our new member resource portal has been live for over a month now! We hope that you are enjoying using it and finding it intuitive...
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The state’s largest veteran resource event will be held in southern Oregon this month, when the Veteran Benefit Expo kicks off at 9 a.m. July...
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With many hot summer days to come, please read the article "Heat and Older Adults" from the CDC for tips on keeping residents cool and comfortable...
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OHCA is proud to invite you to log in to the new online OHCA member portal! Click here to access the member portal. You can review...
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Join our national affiliate the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) for their Annual Convention in San Diego on October 7-10. TOP...
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Join our national affiliate the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) for their Annual Convention in San Diego on October 7-10. TOP...
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This week, OHCA began the transition from our current member management system to a new membership management system and member portal. Through our new, modern...
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Last week, we reported that 521 long term and post-acute care providers in 50 states and the District of Columbia, including seven in Oregon, were...
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This week at the 2018 Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference in San Diego, Calif., Argentum introduced a new initiative aimed at solving the recruitment and...
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Last month, OHCA announced that later this year we will transition and upgrade to a new member management system and online member portal. Through this modern system, you and your colleagues will...
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Last month, OHCA announced that later this year we will transition and upgrade to a new member management system and online member portal. Through this modern system, you and your colleagues will...
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Join Oregon Gerontological Association, the Oregon State Treasury and AARP Oregon for a light breakfast and program on OregonSaves. Find out how the new program...
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Last month, OHCA announced that we will transition and upgrade to a new member management system and online member portal. Through this modern system, you and your colleagues will be able...
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Senior care organizations are invited to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Airmail Service with Ageless Aviation and to bring their residents to one...
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Join Oregon Gerontological Association, the Oregon State Treasury and AARP Oregon for a light breakfast and program on OregonSaves. Find out how the new program...
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Last week, OHCA announced that later this year we will transition and upgrade to a new member management system and online member portal. Through this modern system, you and your colleagues will...
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The Spring/Summer 2018 edition of the Oregon Caregiver, OHCA’s bi-annual magazine, is available to read and will be delivered to members soon. View it on our...
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OHCA is pleased to announce that later this year, OHCA will transition and upgrade to a new member management system and online member portal. Through this modern system, you and your colleagues...
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Join OGA on April 20 for the panel “Aging in Oregon: From a Policy Perspective.” The panel will include OHCA’s Phil Bentley, DHS’s Angie Allbee,...
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The OHCA.com password has changed to “education”. Please contact OHCA at 503-726-5260 with any questions.
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OHCA’s online Buyers Guide lists our OHCA business partner members who offer long term care goods and services and support the mission and values of...
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Please join OHCA for the CMS Requirements of Participation Webinar Series (6 webinars). This webinar series will help centers prepare to make necessary changes to...
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Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) asked the Institute on Aging at PSU to collect information about residents and communities and to prepare a report...
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Read this news release from the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs. The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA) has issued a request for proposal (RFP)...
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The Eldercare Support Foundation awards scholarships each year to individuals from a variety of disciplines related to the long term care profession, senior housing, gerontology...
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Please note that the OHCA office will be closed December 25-29 and will reopen January 2.
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Join the NIC for their Spring Investment Forum on March 7-9 in Dallas. Early bird discounted registration for this event ends January 10. Read more...
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OHCA offers an energetic and well-balanced educational program to appeal to a diverse audience at all OHCA education and events. OHCA is now accepting presentation proposals for...
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Read this press release from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). View all OHA press releases here. Unnecessary use of antibiotics on viruses, which can lead...
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The Oregon Patient Safety Commission (OPSC) needs your feedback! Take a short survey to give input on how the Patient Safety Commission can improve its...
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This is an excerpt from McKnight’s Long Term Care News. View the full article here. Long-term care providers will now have until Dec. 15 to...
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A new report from the Oregon Center for Nursing provides insight into reasons behind high turnover rates among Oregon’s nurse faculty. The report, “Oregon’s Nurse...
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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at OHCA! We are thankful for you, our members, and for the standout care you provide to your residents...
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AHCA has published the report “Building Prevention into Every Day Practice: A Framework for Successful Clinical Outcomes.” The article “Individualized Care Approaches Reflected in Care...
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This update is from AHCA/NCAL’s Provider Magazine. Read the original article here. President Trump on Monday said via tweet he has selected Alex Azar for the open...
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The deadline to submit your Intent to Apply for the 2018 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award application cycle is today! Submit the Intent to Apply payment...
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The OHCA.com password has changed to “seniors”. Please contact OHCA at 503-726-5260 with any questions.
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The fall/winter 2017 edition of the Oregon Caregiver, OHCA’s bi-annual magazine, is available to read and will be delivered to members soon. View it on...
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OHCA encourages all members to sign up for DHS email alerts that apply to them through the DHS website. These include nursing facility alerts, administrator alerts,...
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Oregon’s largest long term care event of the year, the OHCA Annual Convention & Trade Show, took place September 18-19 at the Oregon Convention Center...
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The Oregon Gerontological Association’s (OGA) 2017 Conference is September 29 in Keizer. The conference will focus on how technology is meeting the needs of older...
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Read this message about the 2018 Quality Initiative Recognition Program from AHCA/NCAL. The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) is...
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As you prepare for Annual Convention next week, read through the informational guest posts from some of our Convention presenters and exhibitors on our CareNotes...
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Join the Oregon Patient Safety Commission for the event “Speak Up for Patient Safety” on November 3 at the Oregon Veterans’ Home in Lebanon. In...
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A new campaign is sparking conversations about aging and senior living in airport security lines and other unlikely spots across the country. Called “Old People...
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Please join OHCA, AHCA/NCAL, and other health care associations across the nation in supporting the Heros of Long Term Care Hurricane Relief Fund established by...
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Before and during Annual Convention, use and search the hashtag #OregonHCA2017 on Facebook and Twitter to stay fully connected with OHCA and other attendees and...
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We are pleased to announce the following recipients of the 2017 OHCA Awards who demonstrate a commitment to quality care through their dedication to residents,...
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The Oregon Gerontological Association’s (OGA) 2017 Conference is September 29 in Keizer. The conference will focus on how technology is meeting the needs of older...
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OHCA’s Director of Research and Analytics Walt Dawson, has been helping in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease since he was 10 years old. Watch Walt...
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ALF/RCF administrators and staff are invited to join OHCA for the seminar “Survey Happens: Proactive Survey Preparedness and ALF/RCF Rules Review” on August 24 in...
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NASA is reporting that the only safe way to look directly at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed sun is through special-purpose solar filters, such as...
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OHCA’s long term care purchasing group program is a tremendous members-only benefit offering savings on food, a wide variety of non-food items, and OHCA association...
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The Oregon Gerontological Association’s (OGA) 2017 Conference is September 29 in Keizer. The conference will focus on how technology is meeting the needs of older...
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Read the guest blog post “Virtual Reality for Seniors” on our CareNotes blog. This guest blog post is written by Robert Cohns, president of Madison Furniture,...
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Join OHCA as an exhibitor at Oregon's largest and most dynamic event of the year. Attended by over 1,400 professionals from nursing facilities, post acute...
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Read the guest blog post “Creating an LGBT-Friendly Care Environment” on our CareNotes blog. This guest blog post is written by Paul Iarrobino, the founding...
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The OHCA Awards program is an opportunity to recognize the individuals working in Oregon’s provider communities for their efforts to go the extra mile to...
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As an OHCA member, you and your team can post job openings at your organization for free on our online job board. The online job...
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The National Center for Assisted Living announced the recipients of its 2017 awards last week. Named Administrator of the Year is Erin Jones, executive director of Emerson House,...
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The OHCA Awards program is an opportunity to recognize the individuals working in Oregon’s provider communities for their efforts to go the extra mile to...
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Oregon will be in the trajectory of a total solar eclipse on Monday, August 21, 2017, beginning around 10:15 a.m. Being the first total solar...
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The Oregon Patient Safety Commission is recruiting healthcare organizations for its intensive peer support program. Learn more below. Consistent and proactive peer support programs are...
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Read this important notice from the Oregon State Treasury. The Oregon State Treasury is launching a new program called OregonSaves that may impact your business,...
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The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) today announced the names of the 191 skilled nursing care centers and assisted...
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The Pioneer Network has free resources available for long term care professionals. These include “A Free Starter Toolkit for Engaging Staff in Individualizing Care,” which...
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This is an excerpt of an article from McKnight’s Senior Living. Read the full article here. We talk a lot about employee retention in this...
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This full-day workshop, “Healthcare Environmental Services: Practices to Prevent Healthcare Associated Infections,” is offered by the Oregon Patient Safety Commission June 30, July 7, July...
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OHCA’s Walt Dawson recently published an article in JAMA titled “Winning the Fight to End Alzheimer's Disease.” The article discusses Walt’s life-long personal fight to...
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The OHCA Awards program is an opportunity to recognize the individuals working in Oregon’s provider communities for their efforts to go the extra mile to...
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DHS has released several provider alerts in the past week including alerts titled: “Extreme Heat in Your Facility” “Protecting Resident Privacy and Prohibiting Mental Abuse...
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In 2014, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued new rules to define community and home-based services. Service providers have to adhere to...
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OHCA’s legal team has created a variety of resources and links to regulatory information for members on our Legal + Regulatory page. Take a look...
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The Food and Drug Administration might ask more pharmaceutical companies to pull their opioid products from the market. “We must take all necessary steps to...
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Join the Oregon Gerontological Association (OGA) and AARP Oregon for the event “Beyond the Aging Network: A Roundtable Conversation on the Future of Aging” on...
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Last Monday, American Health Care Association (AHCA) President and CEO Mark Parkinson joined association members to meet with the Secretary of Health and Human Services...
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An updated national scorecard was released today by AARP. It ranks states on their performance on Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) and again places Oregon...
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The Oregon Patient Safety Commission (OPSC) is offering a new infection prevention workshop this summer titled “Healthcare Environmental Services: Practices to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections.” Read...
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Last week, 520 long term and post-acute care providers in 46 states, including 12 facilities in Oregon, were recognized with a 2017 Bronze – Commitment to...
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AHCA has published the report “Building Prevention into Every Day Practice: A Framework for Successful Clinical Outcomes.” The article “Timely Provision of Necessary Care” is...
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Join the Oregon Gerontological Association (OGA) and AARP Oregon for the event “Beyond the Aging Network: A Roundtable Conversation on the Future of Aging” on...
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Read this article from McKnight’s.
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The WannaCry ransomware attack affected many hospitals and healthcare information systems worldwide, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) emphasizes that organizations...
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced that it is extending a deadline for employers to electronically submit workplace injury and illness data under...
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Boomerama and Kaiser Permanente are hosting a special “Baby Boomer Expo” in Portland on October 1. View more information on the event website.
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Based on feedback and to improve cost savings, Navigator Group Purchasing, OHCA’s group purchasing partner, has made some changes to the terms of their contract...
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On the OHCA online Buyers Guide, you’ll find the complete list of OHCA business partners. We encourage you to partner with these businesses for mutual...
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Join Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) on June 29 for the presentation “The Power of a Nurse’s Voice” Summit in Portland, Oregon. The summit is part...
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Many OHCA members have completed and sent one of our previous advocacy letters for state lawmakers. Thank you for taking the time to do this!...
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Read the latest guest post, “Identifying Your Audience: Demographics and Characteristics of Today’s and Tomorrow’s Residents,” on our CareNotes blog. This post is written by...
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The Patient Safety Reporting Program (PSRP) from the Oregon Patient Safety Commission collects, analyzes, and shares non-identifiable information about why adverse events and near misses...
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This year, Argentum has introduced a variety of new communications initiatives aimed at providing an improved user experience for members and senior living advocates. Earlier...
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OHCA’s long term care purchasing group program is a tremendous members-only benefit offering savings on food, a wide variety of non-food items, and OHCA association...
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To implement the regulations and expectations of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the Oregon Department...
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Join the Oregon Gerontological Association (OGA) for the event “Age, Work, Retirement and Meaning” on Tuesday, May 2, from 7:30-9:00am. The event will feature a...
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Phishing is becoming increasingly prevalent in today’s digital world. Some members have reported receiving phishing emails from hackers who are spoofing OHCA email addresses. These...
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The senior housing industry dealt with an unfortunate combination of high supply and low demand in early 2017—with the result being the lowest occupancy rate...
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The OHCA.com password has changed to "advocacy". Please contact OHCA, 503-726-5260 with any questions.
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KGW reported on Farmington Square in Tualatin and how last week’s power outage turned into a positive, fun experience for residents. View the story here.
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Parkinson’s Resources’ 8th Annual “Celebrate Hope” gala will be Friday, April 28, at 5:30 at the Multnomah Athletic Club. The event is monopoly-themed. The evening...
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The spring/summer 2017 edition of the Oregon Caregiver, OHCA’s bi-annual magazine, is available to read and will be delivered to members soon. View it on...
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The NIC Spring Investment Forum will take place in San Diego on March 22-24. This year’s forum is entitled “Unlocking New Value Through Senior Care Collaboration.” The...
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This is an excerpt from the recent blog post “Data Brief: Sharp reduction in avoidable hospitalizations among long-term care facility residents” from the Centers for...
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Alzheimer’s: Every Minute Counts will air on PBS on January 25 at 10pm ET. The following is taken from PBS’s website. Many know the unique...
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The Oregon Gerontological Association is hosting their Annual Meeting January 18 in Lake Oswego. The event will feature a presentation from Jan Abushakrah, Ph.D., of...
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The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has a new resource to help health care workers stay up-to-date on important immunizations. Employers and health-care personnel (HCP) have a...
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Alzheimer’s: Every Minute Counts will air on PBS on January 25 at 10pm ET. The following is taken from PBS’s website. Many know the unique...
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All of us at OHCA wish you a happy holiday season and a happy New Year! OHCA will be closed December 26-30 and will reopen...
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McKnight’s Long Term Care News reports that senior living must be part of the effort to ensure that Americans with serious illnesses receive person-centered care that honors...
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The Oregon Patient Safety Commission has announced the launch of a new website. The updated site includes changes to navigation, responsive design which makes our...
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McKnight’s Long Term Care News reports that the pharmaceutical company Bristol-Myers Squibb has agreed to pay $19.5 million to settle allegations that it promoted use...
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The Eldercare Support Foundation awards scholarships each year to individuals from a variety of disciplines related to the long term care profession, senior housing, gerontology,...
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Positive Approach to Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care (PAC) Workshop WHEN: December 12, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. WHERE: Providence Willamette Falls Education Center, Oregon City, OR CEUs:...
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ACHA has created this article on facility use of music and movies. Please contact OHCA’s Gwen Dayton, gdayton@ohca.com, with any questions about your licensing use....
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Safe Medication Use in Older Adults Medication safety starts with you. Medication management can be complex but is an important part of providing the best...
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OHCA was pleased to hold the first meeting of the new OHCA Legal Committee last month. This committee is a group of lawyers who serve...
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Oregon Public Broadcasting reports that dementia rates are declining among senior citizens. Read the full article on their website. A new study finds that the...
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Business Insider reports that “A federal judge on Tuesday blocked an Obama administration rule to extend mandatory overtime pay to more than 4 million workers...
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Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers: Late Stage In the late stage of Alzheimer’s disease, caregiving typically involves new ways of connecting and interacting with the...
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OHCA needs YOU, our members, to assist us in developing our education calendar for the 2017 education year. In an effort to make sure we...
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5Even as the demand for nurses skyrockets, open nursing positions sit unfilled for much longer than equivalent positions in other industries, according to a report...
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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at OHCA! We are truly thankful for your membership and your support of this association. Turkey Food Safety Tips...
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New Oregon law (SB 1587), which goes into effect January 1, 2017, requires that paystubs be sufficiently itemized to show specific information. You likely are including...
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Read this important message from AHCA/NCAL. Dear AHCA/NCAL Member: The Intent to Apply (ITA) process for the 2017 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award application cycle is...
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The Oregon Health Care Association (OHCA) has published the “2016 Long Term Care State Report” which details valuable data and research on the long term...
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Positive Approach™ to Alzheimer's & Dementia Care (PAC) Workshop teaches hands on skills and will help caregivers to understand and connect more affectively with people...
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The Purple Ribbon Commission, brought together by the Alzheimer’s Association Oregon Chapter and the Oregon Health Care Association, convened on November 4, at a public...
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As of Wednesday, at the time of writing, the results of the election are still being tabulated. It is clear that Donald Trump is the...
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TROUTDALE, November 8 Holiday Inn Express Positive Approach™ to Alzheimer's & Dementia Care (PAC) Workshop The Positive Approach™ teaches hands on skills and will help...
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The fall/winter 2016 edition of the Oregon Caregiver, OHCA’s bi-annual magazine, is available to read. View it here. This issue examines the theme “Responding to...
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Join the Oregon Gerontological Association on November 3 at Marylhurst Holy Names Heritage Center in Lake Oswego for a forum to discuss some of the...
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Join OHCA at the Alzheimer’s Association McGinty Conference at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland on November 10. The McGinty Conference is Oregon’s leading research...
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The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) announced an expanded national effort to demonstrate the profession’s commitment to quality care through data. NCAL added four...
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Safe Medication Use in Older Adults Nov. 1, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Best Western Plus Hood River Inn, Hood River, OR Nov. 2, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,...
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In this special presentation on November 8 from 9:00-11:00am in Portland, attorney Shari Lane will share important information for navigating this updated rule from the...
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Provider Magazine reports the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) wrote a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) calling for the...
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Join OHCA’s Gwen Dayton as she presents the webinar “CMS Impending Rules Changes for Nursing Facilities: Diving into Key Changes” on November 1 at 10:00am....
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Positive Approach to Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care (PAC) Workshops When: October 19, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Where: Laurel Parc at Bethany Village,...
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The Oregon Health Authority has released the latest edition of its newsletter “CD Summary” with articles on dealing with the flu. The newsletter’s intended audience...
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AHCA has published the report “Building Prevention into Every Day Practice: A Framework for Successful Clinical Outcomes.” The article “Organizational Foundation: Consistent Use of Evidence...
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Join OHCA’s General Counsel Gwen Dayton for the webinar “Legal Implications of Social Media Usage by Caregivers & Families” on October 26 at 10am. In...
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The NW Emergency Preparedness Leadership Forum will be held November 1-2 in Portland at the Oregon Convention Center. Please use OHCA's special discount codes when...
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The Oregon Dietetics in Health Care Communities is hosting an event at Sysco Food Services of Portland on November 3 from 8:00am to 3:45pm. The...
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The Oregon Center for Nursing is holding a special fall Annual Conference, “The Nursing Edge: Leveraging Nurses to Transform Health Care,” on Thursday, October 20....
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OHCA is now accepting presentation proposals for the OHCA Spring Expo in March 2017. Submissions must be completed by October 30, 2016. Please submit your...
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Safe Medication Use In Older Adults When: October 19, 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Where: Holiday Inn Express, Astoria, OR CEUs: 3.75 Medication safety starts with...
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Registration is open for the Oregon Gerontological Association (OGA) 2016 annual conference featuring the theme: Disrupt Aging. The conference will be held Friday, September 30,...
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The National Council on Aging has Flu + You resources on the seriousness of influenza, the importance of getting an annual flu vaccination, and the...
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The 2016 Oregon Conference on Aging, presented by the Governor’s Commission on Senior Services, will be held October 12 from 9am-5pm at the Oregon State...
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Join OHCA’s General Counsel Gwen Dayton for the webinar “Legal Implications of Social Media Usage by Caregivers & Families” on October 26 at 10am. In...
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Positive Approach to Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care (PAC) Workshop When: September 28, 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Where: Alzheimer’s Network, Salem, OR CEUs: 2 This workshop teaches...
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Registration is open for the Oregon Gerontological Association (OGA) 2016 annual conference featuring the theme: Disrupt Aging. The conference will be held Friday, September 30,...
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Oregon’s largest long term care event of the year, the OHCA Annual Convention, took place September 19-20 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. The...
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Positive Approach to Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care (PAC) Workshop When: September 21, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Where: Laurel Parc at Bethany Village, Portland, OR CEUs: 2...
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DHS is making changes due to the recent alignment of all licensing functions with their respective program offices. To this end, licensing for older adults...
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The OHCA 2016 Annual Convention beings next Monday, September 19! Please read the event FAQs and the article below for more information about the event....
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Registration is open and CEUs are available for the Oregon Gerontological Association (OGA) 2016 annual conference featuring the theme: Disrupt Aging. The conference will be...
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The Food and Drug Administration is taking steps to address the “serious risks” linked to combined use of some opioid medications and a class of...
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Honor the individuals residing and working in assisted living communities by sharing those everyday moments or special occasions. Through October 31, send NCAL your photos...
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Join caregivers from across the state at the OHCA Annual Convention Fun Night from 4:45-10:00pm on Monday, September 19, and the OHCA Awards Luncheon from...
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The OHCA 2016 Annual Convention mobile app allows you to Research and tag the classes you’d like to attend View class descriptions and speakers Download...
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The Alzheimer’s Association, Oregon Chapter invites you to their Mid-Willamette Valley Office Open House on Thursday, September 15, from 1-6pm in Salem. Their office is...
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Argentum and NCAL have both joined with other leading senior living industry associations to enter into an agreement with the Motion Picture Licensing Corporation to...
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Join caregivers from across the state at the OHCA Annual Convention Fun Night from 4:45-10:00pm on Monday, September 19, and the OHCA Awards Luncheon from...
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Late registration pricing for the OHCA Annual Convention & Trade Show starts on September 6. Take the time to register now for the 2016 OHCA...
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The Oregon Center for Nursing recently opened registration for their annual conference, “The Nursing Edge: Leveraging Nurses to Transform Healthcare,” held from 9am-4pm on Thursday, October...
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The Alzheimer Association’s 2016 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Portland Walk is Sunday, September 11, at the Portland International Raceway (1940 North Victory Boulevard, Portland). Registration...
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Registration is open for the Oregon Gerontological Association (OGA) 2016 annual conference featuring the theme: Disrupt Aging. The conference will be held Friday, September 30,...
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OHCA recognizes that many of you have questions regarding the rights of the Long Term Care Ombudsman when they come to your community, and what...
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The early bird registration rate for the OHCA Annual Convention has been extended to August 19. Take the time to register now for the 2016 OHCA...
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Oregon Care Partners is offering several free caregiver trainings over the next two weeks on “Understanding Medicines in Older Adults,” “Challenging Behaviors,” and “Alzheimer’s and...
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This is an excerpt from the article “Top Ways Millennials Find Senior Living Jobs” published in Senior Housing News. Please visit seniorhousingnews.com to read the full...
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The OHCA Board of Directors and staff met last week to discuss important issues facing the long term care sector and how OHCA can address...
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The nominating process for the 2016 OHCA Awards program is underway! Do you know a co-worker, resident, leader, or business partner who deserves to be recognized for...
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On July 13, OSHA announced that it would delay the effective date of one portion of the final rule, “Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and...
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AHCA has published the report “Building Prevention into Every Day Practice: A Framework for Successful Clinical Outcomes.” The article “Organizational Foundation: Principles of Person Centered...
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In July, ahcancalED will kick-off its new 8-part webcast series designed to assist members with using the Quality Initiative to achieve quality success in these...
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NCAL has released a new resource to help members achieve the Quality Initiative staff stability goal entitled “How to Recruit Assisted Living Staff.” Staff stability starts...
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The nominating process for the 2016 OHCA Awards program is underway! Do you know a co-worker, resident, leader, or business partner who deserves to be...
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Oregon OSHA will soon launch a new website. The site will give visitors a more user-friendly experience and is mobile friendly. The website has a...
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Oregon POLST has announced that the "POLST: Doing It Better" video that was created less than a year ago and has 5,000+ views. This video highlights...
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This letter is from AHCA President Mark Parkinson. Please contact AHCA with any questions. 2016 Mid-Year Report Success on Reimbursement Issues, Concern over Regulatory Burdens...
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In response to the capacity reduction legislation passed in 2013, Oregon nursing facilities have reduced total licensed capacity in Oregon by 1,159 beds as of...
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Effective July 1, 2016, Acumentra Health's name will change to HealthInsight Oregon. The company’s website will also change, and can be found at https://healthinsight.org/oregon. This...
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Calling all classic car enthusiasts! OHCA is looking for classic cars to showcase at the 2016 Annual Convention as part of the Route 66-themed decor....
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Dan Jones has left the Oregon Office of the State Fire Marshall. The new point of contact is Supervising Deputy Jason Cane. He can be...
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This is an excerpt from the article “Marquis CEO: Building a Business for ‘New World’ of Senior Care” published in Senior Housing News. Please visit...
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AHCA has published the report “Building Prevention into Every Day Practice: A Framework for Successful Clinical Outcomes.” The article “Organizational Foundation: Team Based Care” is...
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Despite the best intentions of healthcare providers, adverse events are the third leading cause of death in the United States. Your commitment to transparency and...
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This letter is from AHCA Chair Tom Coble. Please contact AHCA with any questions. Dear Colleagues: May was a busy month! The AHCA Board of...
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The nominating process for the 2016 OHCA Awards program is underway! Do you know a co-worker, resident, leader, or business partner who deserves to be...
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Mark your calendar for the OHCA Annual Convention & Trade Show which will be held September 19-20, 2016, in Portland at the Oregon Convention Center....
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Please use the members-only password “drivingquality” and username “OHCA” to log in to OHCA.com. This login is for OHCA members only. Please do not share...
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The Oregon Gerontological Association is hosting the event “Veteran Benefits for Aging Oregonians” on June 9 with the program introduction at the Oregon Department of...
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AHCA/NCAL is partnering with Aging2.0 to conduct a "2016 Senior Care Innovation & Technology Use Survey" to gain a better understanding about how long-term and...
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Last month the Department of Labor’s final rule Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees was published. Below...
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On May 12, 2016, OSHA released a final rule on injury and illness electronic recordkeeping. The final rule is similar to the proposed rule and has...
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AHCA reports that some 450 long-term care (LTC) industry professionals, including a delegation of OHCA members, visited Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., May 23-24. They...
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Yesterday, 538 long term and post-acute care providers in 48 states, including four facilities in Oregon, were recognized with a 2016 Bronze - Commitment to...
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Join OHCA, Leading Age Oregon, the Oregon Gerontological Association, and DHS Office of Licensing and Regulatory Oversight for the Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention Summit...
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services FY 2016 to 2017 Nursing Home Action Plan laid out five strategies that will “guide” the CMS' Division of Nursing...
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The Oregon Gerontological Association is hosting the event “Veteran Benefits for Aging Oregonians” on June 9 with the program introduction at the Oregon Department of...
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AHCA has published the report “Building Prevention into Every Day Practice: A Framework for Successful Clinical Outcomes.” The article “Organizational Foundation: Systems Driven” is the...
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Genworth has just released its 2016 Cost of Care survey results. The tool lists national long term care cost averages and cost averages for the state of...
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Attracting and retaining workers might be the top challenge in senior living today, with 2.5 million more long-term care workers needed in the United States...
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NCAL is accepting nominations for the Jan Thayer Pioneer Award. NCAL created the Jan Thayer Pioneer Award to recognize individuals who have moved the senior...
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As Oregon fully implements legalized recreational marijuana and continues its medical marijuana program, legal questions continue to arise regarding use of the drug. For employers,...
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AHCA has published the report "Building Prevention into Every Day Practice: A Framework for Successful Clinical Outcomes." The article "Organizational Foundation: ‘Right Thing in the...
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The Oregon Gerontological Association is hosting the event “Veteran Benefits for Aging Oregonians” on June 9 with the program introduction at the Oregon Department of...
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Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a final rule to update health care facilities’ fire protection guidelines to improve protections for...
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In accordance with Section 6106 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) facilities are required to electronically submit staffing information to drive accountability and consistency in...
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Beginning on May 1, Tom Van der Veen will serve as the interim director at the Office of Licensing and Regulatory Oversight (ORLO). Tom has...
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AHCA has published the report “Building Prevention into Every Day Practice: A Framework for Successful Clinical Outcomes.” The framework was built by the AHCA Clinical...
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The Oregon Health Care Association, the largest long term care trade association in Oregon, has published the inaugural issue of Oregon Caregiver, a magazine which will...
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In this issue: marijuana use, attitudes, and health effects in Oregon.
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Interested applicants must submit an application by Friday, May 5.
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The National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care has scheduled a nationwide conference call scheduled for Thursday, April 28, from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. This...
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Occupancy rates for seniors housing fell 10 basis points, to 90 percent, in the first quarter of the year, the National Investment Center for Seniors...
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Many relatives and friends providing financial support or care to people with dementia have dipped into their retirement savings, cut back on spending and sold...
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The Department of Humans Services Office of Licensing & Regulatory Oversight (OLRO) is encouraging long term care providers to complete a licensing feedback survey. They...
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DHS’s Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) Program is offering a 2-day training class, Person Centered Thinking Approach, for free. Though many of the training...
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The Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) has approved the establishment of a designated advisory group to focus on issues relevant to certified nursing assistant...
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If you enjoy receiving our weekly News Bulletin newsletter, but want to read more information about OHCA and the long term care profession throughout the...
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Since 2001, more than 50 outbreaks of viral hepatitis or bacterial infections have been caused by unsafe injection practices. These reported outbreaks have occurred across...
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The AHCA/NCAL webinar “A Common Sense Approach to Diabetes Management in Post-Acute and Long Term Care” will discuss systematic and evidence-based approaches to improve diabetes...
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Between on-demand services, wearables, and other disruptive technology, senior care is set to be revolutionized in the years ahead as tech companies line up to serve the ever-increasing aging population. One...
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With a labor crisis in store that includes a worker shortage and wage pressures ahead, health care organizations are grappling with yet another workforce challenge: the rise...
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The 2016 recognition targets from the Oregon Patient Safety Commission’s (OPSC) Patient Safety Reporting Program are now available. Recognition targets provide attainable goals for healthcare...
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NCAL has released their annual report for 2015. View the report on their website.
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Walt Dawson, OHCA director of research and analytics, will be speaking at the Annual OSU Gerontology Conference on March 30 at 3pm in Corvallis. His...
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The Oregon Gerontology Association will host rotating roundtable discussions on issues relating to aging on March 15 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at Portland State University...
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The members-only login password for www.ohca.com has changed to “caregiver.” Please share this information only within your organization.
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We are pleased to share the news that Cedar Village Assisted Living and Memory Care in Salem has received a deficiency-free licensing survey. We’d also...
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OHCA is hosting the special event “Armed Intruder and Active Shooter in the Long Term Care Facility” on April 28, 2106, from 9am to 3pm...
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The National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes and QAPI are partnering on MLN Connects Calls to broaden discussions related to quality of life, quality of care,...
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Please consider registering for the 2016 Meaningful Care Conference on March 25 at the Sheraton Airport Hotel. More information about this conference may be found...
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The National Council on Aging Center for Healthy Aging is holding a webinar on Thursday, March 3, at 3:00pm ET entitled "Falls Prevention for Adults...
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One of Argentum’s key imperatives is to more deeply understand best practices in memory care. To help meet that goal, Argentum is looking to identify...
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We’ve all seen those best- places-to-retire lists. Inevitably, they are based on low taxes, good weather, or lots of activities. But how about this metric:...
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final version of a 2012 proposed rule that requires Medicare Parts A and B health...
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Healthcare organizations that hire practitioners or contract with outside vendors must strike a balance between avoiding negligent hiring decisions and ensuring adverse actions do not...
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The Oregon Health Care Association is pleased to announce that Gwen M. Dayton has joined the association as executive vice president and general counsel. In...
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PORTLAND, Ore. — Ruth Miles, 83, sat in a wheelchair in a small exam room, clutching a water bottle, looking frightened and uncomfortable. She was...
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The February legislative session is quickly approaching, and it’s bound to be full of twists and turns. In even numbered years, the Oregon legislature only...
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The Oregon Health Care Association, the largest long term care trade association in Oregon, has launched the blog CareNotes, which can be accessed at www.ohca.com/carenotes....
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Join Consumer Voice in collaboration with the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) for the webinar “Resident-to-Resident Elder Mistreatment in Nursing Homes: Findings from the...
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The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC) is hosting its Spring Investment Forum, March 9–11, at the Omni Dallas Hotel. The NIC...
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The annual 2015 survey citation trend report for nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care was just released by the Department of Human Services Office...
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The Oregon Gerontological Association (OGA) is hosting a general meeting on January 22 from 3:00-5:00pm in Lake Oswego followed by an informal networking event at...
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Seniors housing operators and investors will want to look beyond what is occurring nationally to what is happening in local markets, Beth Mace, National Investment...
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The final report for the 2015 White House Conference on Aging has been released. This document summarizes the work that has occurred during the course...
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The Oregon CRE Toolkit has been released by the Oregon Health Authority. It is designed as a practical working document to aid all health care...
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The Oregon Gerontological Association (OGA) is hosting a general meeting on January 22 from 3:00-5:00pm in Lake Oswego followed by an informal networking event at...
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Diane Richardson, who has been with Acumentra for five years, will now serve as the organization’s program lead for continued work with Oregon Care Partners...
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Please note that OHCA will be closed December 28-31 and will reopen on Monday, January 4. Have a wonderful holiday season and a very happy...
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In a recent Senior Housing News webinar, experts revealed some findings on how seniors feel about the aesthetics of a community and why marketers should...
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Making Oregon Vital for Elders (MOVE) is celebrating its 10 year anniversary with the educational event “Issues of Choice and Challenge: Balancing Quality of Life...
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As you might imagine, it is a challenge to schedule 3 airplanes (soon to be 4) and 30+ volunteers all across the country with nearly...
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AHCA/NCAL has released a comprehensive new resource developed by AHCA/NCAL members and other experts. The Professional Liability Toolkit: Solutions to Avoid Unnecessary and Expensive Litigation...
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CMS Staffing Data Submission Reminder: Electronic submission of staffing data through the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) is required of all Long Term Care Facilities in 2016....
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May peace, joy, hope, and happiness be yours during this holiday season and throughout the New Year. Happy Holidays from all of us at OHCA!
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It is critical that OHCA be able to keep you up-to-date with information about upcoming news, education opportunities, and legislative issues affecting long term care....
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Save the date, March 3-4, 2016, and plan to attend the OHCA Spring Expo conference at the Hilton Eugene & Conference Center in Eugene, Oregon....
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Is the correct name and information of the most current Executive Director, Administrator, Main Contact, and Marketing Representative listed in OHCA’s database? OHCA’s 2016 Directory...
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The Edward C. Allworth Veterans’ Home is the second veterans’ home in Oregon and one of the newest in the country, having received its initial...
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Save the date, March 3-4, 2016, and plan to attend the OHCA Spring Expo conference at the Hilton Eugene & Conference Center in Eugene, Oregon....
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“Happy Thanksgiving” from the Oregon Health Care Association! We wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend.
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It is critical that OHCA be able to keep you up-to-date with information about upcoming news, education opportunities, and legislative issues affecting long term care....
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Is the most up-to-date information for your organization’s Executive Director, Administrator, Main Contact, and Marketing Representative listed in OHCA’s database? OHCA’s 2016 Directory and Buyer’s...
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The American Health Care Association is currently accepting Quality Award Intent to Apply applications and Poster Session proposals for the Inaugural Quality Summit in San...
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UPCOMING EVENTS: Chronic Pain Management Webinar Series Part 2: Treatment Wednesday, November 11, 2015 1pm-2:30pm PT 2pm-3:30pm MT Speaker: Nicole O’Kate, ParmD, Clinical Director, Acumentra...
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The third quarter top 10 citation report for assisted living, residential care and nursing home survey has been published by DHS. For ALF/RCF the top...
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In the senior housing industry there are a variety of factors that fuel big verdicts and encourage the plaintiffs’ bar to demand large settlements. There...
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This year marks the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, and the Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation recently recognized and thanked some of...
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Today, the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) elected AHCA’s Board of Governors and NCAL’s Board of Directors for the...
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New resources are available for long term care professionals to prepare for a disaster, including resource materials, a help line, and tools to share information...
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This week, the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) introduced its new name, along with a new logo and tagline, “Expanding Senior Living.” The new...
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The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation recently released its 2015 Compendium of Residential Care...
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The number of licensed practical nurses (LPNs) licensed and working in Oregon grew to more than 3,700 in 2014 from 3,300 in 2010, according to...
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For 65 years, Oregon has led the way in delivering quality long term care. From improving the nursing home model in the 1950s, to developing the nation's...
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Earlier this week, legislators reconvened in Salem for the first time since the adjournment of the 2015 legislative session. Three days of interim committee hearings...
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Mark your calendars for new training opportunities coming to OHCA members this fall, including Retooling Five Star, Preceptor Refresher Webinar, and one of members’ new...
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On Monday, September 21, the Department of Human Services (DHS) released an update on the roll out of electronic fingerprints in the background check process....
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As many OHCA members may remember, the Oregon Legislature recently refunded Oregon Care Partners through June 2017. This means that Oregon Care Partners will continue...
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Oregon’s long term care leaders and caregivers have a pioneering spirit that guides us, an entrepreneurial streak that encourages us to try new and innovative...
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The Oregon POLST Task Force has shared a new video that is a great educational resource for staff to summarize what POLST is, what types...
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As of September 1st, 2015, applicants for new licensure or reactivation of a previously-issued Oregon license will have their fingerprints taken via Livescan, a digital...
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As part of the AHCA/NCAL Quality Initiative, AHCA/NCAL has developed a short customer satisfaction questionnaire called CoreQ, which has been independently tested as a valid...
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The 2015 OHCA Annual Convention concluded early this week, celebrating the Oregon Health Care Association’s 65th anniversary in style with best-selling author Ross Bernstein as...
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The DHS Office of Licensing and Regulatory Oversight recently issued a series of memos for community-based care, post-acute, and adult foster home providers to ensure...
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In 2015 the Oregon Legislature passed Senate Bill 608, which established the Palliative Care and Quality of Life Interdisciplinary Advisory Council within the Oregon Health Authority...
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After scorching summer temperatures, you may be relieved to have chilly fall weather on the way. But with sweaters and pumpkin lattes comes the onslaught...
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The 2015 OHCA Annual Convention mobile app is available for download. Download the app to create your own custom Convention agenda, access handouts, and connect...
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On July 30th, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia rejected a challenge to the National Labor Relations Board rule, allowing union elections to take place in as few as two weeks, instead of no sooner than 25 days as stated in the previous rule.
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The Oregon Health Care Association unveils a new website and issues the first edition of the OHCA News Bulletin.
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