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Understanding ACA Compliance for In-Home Health Care Companies and Senior Care Facilities
The article below, Understanding ACA Compliance for In-Home Health Care Companies and Senior Care Facilities: A Guide to ALE Status and Penalties, is a guest... Read MoreReminder: Cooling Station Transport Guidance for In-Home Care Agencies
As a reminder, in-home care agency care providers are allowed to transport individuals receiving Medicaid services to cooling stations and stay with them during the... Read MoreMedicaid-Enrolled In-Home Care Agencies: Please Check for MMIS Related Billing Errors
OHCA has learned from the Central Office that there was an issue in MMIS that may have affected in-home care agency bills starting July 1st.... Read MoreODHS Hosts Webinars on Infection Control Policies for COVID-19 and Other Pathogens
Yesterday, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) shared a Provider Alert about webinar sessions it will be hosting with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA)... Read MoreNurse Crisis Team Staffing Support Available Through March 2023
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) shared a Provider Alert last week with an update to the Nurse Crisis Team (NCT) staffing resources. NCT... Read MoreCNA2 Certificate of Completion Update
The Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) issued a memo last Friday regarding the CNA2 Certificate of completion. According to OAR 851-061-0090(4), to become a... Read MoreCoping with COVID-19 During the Holidays
The holidays look a little different this year, but our provider members from community-based care and home care show how their staff are putting some... Read MoreFall/Winter 2020 Issue of the Oregon Caregiver Now Available
The Fall/Winter 2020 edition of the Oregon Caregiver, OHCA’s bi-annual magazine, is now available to read and will be delivered to members and other stakeholders... Read MoreDeadline to Complete Salary Surveys Extended
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... Read MoreDeadline to Complete Salary Surveys Extended
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... Read MorePlease Complete the OHCA Salary Survey
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... Read MoreReminder: July 1 Rate Increases Now in Effect
Medicaid Rates The scheduled nursing facility Medicaid rate rebase as well as the 5% increase for home and community-based care service providers (in-home care, assisted... Read MoreReminder to Register for the Complimentary OHCA Elder Summit Focusing on COVID-19 Topics
Don’t forget to register for OHCA's Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention Summit, which will be held virtually on June 15 and will focus on caring... Read MoreSpring/Summer 2020 Issue of the Oregon Caregiver Now Available
The Spring/Summer 2020 edition of the Oregon Caregiver, OHCA’s bi-annual magazine, is now available to read and will be delivered to members and other stakeholders... Read MoreOHCA Elder Summit, Provided Free for Members, to Focus on Resident Care and COVID-19
Don’t forget to register for OHCA's "Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention Summit," which will be held virtually on June 15 and will focus on caring... Read MorePlease Complete the OHCA Salary Survey
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... Read MorePlease Complete the OHCA Salary Survey
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... Read MoreSalary Survey Deadline Extended
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... Read MoreDon’t Forget to Complete the OHCA Salary Survey
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... Read MoreReview 2019 Survey and Other Sector Data
OHCA members can view the latest industry data on the Research and Data section on our website, www.ohca.com. This section includes current and some historical data... Read MoreJoin OHCA for the Employment Law Workshop
Long term care owners, operators, legal counsel, human resources professionals, administrators, and management staff are invited to join OHCA and employment law attorneys for a... Read MoreJoin an OHCA Council in 2020!
Attendees of the December OHCA ALF/RCF Council and Independent Owner and Administrator Council (IOAC) meetings had the opportunity to hear from Jeff Akin, Administrator for... Read MoreIn-Home Care Members: Register for the Next Committee Meeting
Please join OHCA for the next In-Home Care Committee Meeting. This members-only event is for in-home care and home health agency professionals. All OHCA in-home... Read MoreDementia Resources and Tools Available
CMS’ National Partnership - Dementia Care Resources website has a full complement of dementia care resources. The National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing... Read MoreThe Next IHC Committee Meeting is October 8
The next In-Home Care Committee meeting is on October 8 from 1:00-4:00pm. All in-home care and home health care members are invited to attend this... Read MoreThe Next IHC Committee Meeting is October 8
The next In-Home Care Committee meeting is on October 8 from 1:00-4:00pm. All in-home care and home health care members are invited to attend this... Read MoreMember Resource Spotlight: Online Job Board
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... Read MorePendleton to Host Blue Mountain Safety Conference
View information on the Blue Mountain Safety Conference, hosted by Oregon OSHA, below. A two-day event in Pendleton will offer employers and workers a variety... Read MoreIn-Home Care Committee Meeting
In-home care members are invited to join OHCA in-person or by conference call for the In-Home Care Committee meeting on July 16 at the OMEF... Read MoreNow Accepting OHCA Awards Nominations
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... Read MoreNow Accepting OHCA Awards Nominations
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... Read MoreIn-Home Care Conference
In-home care and home health agency providers are invite to join OHCA for the “In-Home Care Conference” on April 16 from 9:00am-3:30pm at the OMEF... Read MoreIn Home Care Rule Reminders
The Department of Human Services would like in-home care agencies to remember the requirements of a few rules that apply to in home care agencies... Read MoreRegistration is Now Open for the In-Home Care Conference
Join us for the “In-Home Care Conference” on April 16 from 9:00am-3:30pm at the OMEF Event Center in Portland. This special event is specifically focused... Read More2019 Oregon POLST Form Released
The 2019 Oregon POLST form (version 13) became effective on January 2, 2019. All prior versions of the form will continue to be honored. The... Read More2019 Education Opportunities
The New Year brings new training opportunities for long term care professionals. Trainings for All Provider Types OHCA Legal Series Webinar: The Oregon Equal Pay... Read More2019 Education Opportunities
The beginning of 2019 brings a plethora of training opportunities for long term care professionals. Trainings for All Provider Types “OHCA Legal Series Webinar: The... Read MoreIn-Home Care Committee Meeting
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... Read MoreJoin OHCA for a Legal Webinar on FMLA
Please Join OHCA for the “OHCA Legal Series Webinar: FMLA” on December 5 from 10:00-11:00am. This webinar will be presented by OHCA’s General Counsel, Gwen... Read MoreJoin OHCA for a Legal Webinar on FMLA
Please Join OHCA for the “OHCA Legal Series Webinar: FMLA” on December 5 from 10:00-11:00am. This webinar will be presented by OHCA’s General Counsel, Gwen... Read MoreKaiser Family Foundation Releases Annual 50-State Medicaid Report
The American Health Care Association released the following memo last week on a new report on Medicaid and long term care. Read the memo below.... Read MoreFall/Winter 2018 Issue of the Oregon Caregiver Now Available
The Fall/Winter 2018 edition of the Oregon Caregiver, OHCA’s bi-annual magazine, is available to read and was delivered to members and other stakeholders earlier this... Read MoreDHS Releases Updated Version of ALF/RCF Abuse Guide
DHS Adults and People with Disabilities have made some minor edits to the Assisted Living & Residential Care Abuse Reporting and Investigation Guide. The new... Read MoreIn-Home Care Update
Please review the following updates for OHCA’s in-home care members. Survey: OHCA met with Dana Selover and Anna Davis at the Oregon Health Authority regarding... Read MoreIn-Home Care October Meeting
We look forward to seeing our in-home care members at the October meeting of the OHCA In-Home Care Committee! We had planned to meet on... Read MoreIn-Home Care October Meeting
We look forward to seeing our in-home care members at the October meeting of the OHCA In-Home Care Committee! We had planned to meet on... Read MoreLast Chance to Submit Your Nominations for OHCA Awards
There is still time to submit your nominations for the OHCA Awards! The OHCA Awards program is an opportunity to recognize the individuals working in Oregon’s... Read MoreSubmit Your Nominations for OHCA Awards
There is still time to submit your nominations for the OHCA Awards! The OHCA Awards program is an opportunity to recognize the individuals working in Oregon’s... Read MoreSubmit Your Nominations for OHCA Awards
There is still time to submit your nominations for the OHCA Awards! The OHCA Awards program is an opportunity to recognize the individuals working in Oregon’s... Read MoreWarning Signs and Symptoms of Heat-Related Illness
The Oregon Health Authority has issues the following news release relating to heat-related illnesses. Oregon health officials are recommending people prevent heat-related illnesses that can... Read MoreDeadline Approaching for AHCA Convention Early Bird Pricing
Join our national affiliate AHCA/NCAL at their Annual Convention October 7-10 in San Diego. Early bird pricing for this event ends July 20. Read the... Read MoreNurse Leadership Conference
Join OHCA for the Nurse Leadership Conference on July 25. This conference will focus on ways nurses can enhance their leadership skills and, in turn,... Read MoreJoin Your Colleagues in Long Term Care at Annual Convention!
Join OHCA and your colleagues in long term care at Oregon’s largest long term care event of the year, the OHCA Annual Convention and Trade... Read MoreCyber Security in Health Care
This guest article is up now on our CareNotes blog and is written by Chris Cooper, an OHCA business partner and the account executive for Geriatric Business... Read MoreNurse Leadership Conference
Join OHCA for the Nurse Leadership Conference on July 25. This conference will focus on ways nurses can enhance their leadership skills and, in turn,... Read MoreJoin OHCA for the Managing the Message Educational Event
Health care and long term care have received an increasing amount of media attention over the past several years, including some negative attention in major... Read MoreSubmit Nominations for an OHCA Award!
We are now accepting nominations for the OHCA Awards! The OHCA Awards program is an opportunity to recognize the individuals working in Oregon’s provider communities for... Read MoreJoin OHCA for the Managing the Message Educational Event
Health care and long term care have received an increasing amount of media attention over the past several years, including some negative attention in major... Read MoreSubmit Nominations for an OHCA Award!
Please submit your nominations for the OHCA Awards! The OHCA Awards program is an opportunity to recognize the individuals working in Oregon’s provider communities for their... Read MoreSubmit Nominations for an OHCA Award!
We are now accepting nominations for the OHCA Awards! The OHCA Awards program is an opportunity to recognize the individuals working in Oregon’s provider communities for... Read MoreJoin OHCA Tomorrow at the Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention Summit in Wilsonville
Please join OHCA for the “Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention Summit” in Portland on June 15. Register by completing and sending us this form. In... Read MoreDHS APD to Speak at the Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention Summit
Please join OHCA for the “Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention Summit” in Portland on June 15. In coordination with World Elder Abuse Day, which happens... Read MoreElder Abuse Awareness and Prevention Summit
Please join OHCA for the “Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention Summit” in Portland on June 15. In coordination with World Elder Abuse Day, which happens... Read MoreOHCA Technical Resource for In-Home Care Members
OHCA in-home care members, remember that Gwen Dayton at OHCA is available to assist you with technical questions or issues you may have, such as... Read MoreHCBS Join OHCA for the Legal Webinar on Social Media
Join OHCA for the “OHCA Legal Series Webinar: Social Media” on June 8. This legal webinar, part of OHCA’s legal webinar series, will dive into... Read MoreDHS Files Temporary Rule Amendments for Medicaid Eligibility Rules and In Home Care Services
Copies of the OARs, including underlined text illustrating changes to the rules are available for review here and here. Changes were in response to concerns raised... Read MoreElder Abuse Awareness and Prevention Summit
Please join OHCA for the “Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention Summit” in Portland on June 15. In coordination with World Elder Abuse Day, which happens... Read MoreOHCA Technical Resource for In-Home Care Members
OHCA in-home care members, remember that Gwen Dayton at OHCA is available to assist you with technical questions or issues you may have, such as... Read MoreHCBS Individually Based Limitations Implementation Date Postponed
DHS Aging and People with Disabilities program is updating 411-004-0040 to delay the date when all providers of Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) must be... Read MorePHI Releases Recruitment and Retention Guide
“What are the best ways to find and keep direct care workers in long-term care?” It’s a common question from long-term care employers that reflects... Read MoreRevised Long Term Care Benefits for Adults with Physical Disabilities
Below is a message from the Department of Human Services APD Director Ashley Carson-Cottingham. Please contact DHS with any questions. Dear APD stakeholders, I wanted... Read MoreHCBS and NF Updated Medicaid Rates
Through our advocacy efforts during the 2017 and 2018 sessions, the legislature funded annual 5% COLAs for home and community-based care providers during this biennium.... Read MoreJoin OHCA for the Marketing Conference
Please join OHCA for the “Marketing Conference” in Portland on May 30. OHCA is partnering with Metropolitan Senior Network (MSN) to bring this practical training... Read MoreJoin OHCA for the Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention Summit
Please join OHCA for the “Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention Summit” in Portland on June 15. In coordination with World Elder Abuse Day, which happens... Read MoreSenior Living Providers Can No Longer Blow Off Pot Policies
This is an excerpt from an article from Senior Housing News featuring OHCA business partner Gabriela Sanchez at Lane Powell. Read the full article here.... Read MoreJoin OHCA for the Marketing Conference on May 30
Learn best practices for marketing your community or agency. Read MoreIn-Home Care Agencies and Bloodborne Pathogens
Oregon’s Bloodborne Pathogens program, run through Oregon OSHA, is commonly misunderstood. Some in-home care agencies think they are included, others think they are not or... Read MoreMedicaid Service Priority Level Rules: Update
As OHCA has previously reported, the Department of Human Services pulled back on further enforcement of the revised Medicaid service priority level rules, which had... Read More2018 AHCA Awards Program: Call for Entries
Through the Volunteer of the Year (VOY), ID/DD Hero of the Year, Not for Profit Program of the Year and Not for Profit Trustee awards, the American Health... Read MoreCMS Officially Adds Non-Skilled In-Home Care as Medicare Advantage Benefit
Below is an excerpt from the article “CMS Officially Adds Non-Skilled In-Home Care as Medicare Advantage Benefit” in Home Health Care News. Read the full... Read MoreOHCA Legal Series Webinar: Medicaid Reimbursement Best Practices
Join OHCA for the webinar “OHCA Legal Series Webinar: Medicaid Reimbursement Best Practices” on April 12 at 10am. This legal webinar, part of OHCA’s legal... Read MoreForum on Aging in Rural Oregon
Join the Oregon Office of Rural Health for the “Forum on Aging in Rural Oregon” on May 16-18 at the Wildhorse Resort & Casino in... Read MoreHow Tax Reform Impacts Long-Term Care Providers
Tax reform legislation, commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, provides sweeping changes for long term care. Join Moss Adams... Read MoreUpcoming Dietetics in Health Care Communities Meeting
Encourage your dieticians to join the Dietetics in Health Care Communities practice group at their next meeting on May 10 in Wilsonville. View the event... Read MoreView the latest Sysco Newsletter
View the latest flier from Sysco, OHCA’s food purchasing partner, here. The flier addresses the reasons for some cost adjustments on products. OHCA’s long term... Read MoreJoin OHCA for the In-Home Care Conference
Join us for the “In-Home Care Conference” on April 17 in Portland. This OHCA special event is specifically focused on education for in-home care agency... Read MoreElderCare Scholarships Available
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... Read MoreIn-Home Care Provider Status Inquires
OHCA understands that the transition to a Medicaid enrollment process has not been entirely smooth. One of the issues has been the need to submit... Read MoreHow Tax Reform Could Affect Long-Term Care Organizations
Tax reform legislation, commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, provides sweeping changes with implications for long-term care organizations. Join... Read MorePlanning Around Incapacity
This guest blog article is on our CareNotes blog is written by Meredith L. Williamson, JD, an attorney at NW Estate Law and a speaker at... Read MoreTechnical Issues with Trend Tracker
You may have encountered some issues lately while trying to run reports in AHCA’s Trend Tracker tool. In particular, the Staff Turnover and Retention Rate... Read MoreUpdates for In-Home Care Members
Below are some important updates for our in-home care members. Please contact OHCA’s Gwen Dayton with any questions. HB 1534 HB 1534 is proceeding through... Read MoreHow Tax Reform Could Affect Long-Term Care Organizations
Join OHCA and Moss Adams for the webinar “How Tax Reform Could Affect Long-Term Care Organizations” on March 20 at 10am. Tax reform legislation, commonly... Read MoreSpring Expo Pre-Registration Ends February 25
Join OHCA March 1-2 in Eugene for Spring Expo as we celebrate careers in long term care with the theme “Lucky to be in LTC.” The event... Read MoreFebruary Updates from Navigator
Please review the February newsletter from our group purchasing partner Navigator. Here are a few highlights included in the newsletter: Coupon codes and current savings... Read MoreCongress Permanently Repeals Medicare Part B Therapy Caps
Please review this recent memo, published on February 9, from our national affiliate the American Health Care Association. As you are probably aware by now,... Read MoreSpring Expo Pre-Registration Ends February 25
Join OHCA March 1-2 in Eugene for Spring Expo as we celebrate careers in long term care with the theme “Lucky to be in LTC.” The event... Read MoreStudy Shows Oregon Nurses Getting Younger
Oregon’s nurse workforce is becoming younger according to “Aging Trends in Oregon’s Nursing Workforce,” a new report from the Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN). The... Read MoreLegal Webinar Series Starts February 6
OHCA’s legal webinar series will dive into educational and ethical considerations regarding difficult subject matter with legal implications. Those who register for the series by... Read MoreSpring Expo is Just One Month Away!
Join OHCA March 1-2 in Eugene for Spring Expo as we celebrate careers in long term care with the theme “Lucky to be in LTC.”... Read MoreLegal Webinar Series (6 Webinars)
OHCA’s legal webinar series will dive into educational and ethical considerations regarding difficult subject matter with legal implications. Those who register for the series by... Read MoreJoin Us for the Quality Summit Wednesday in Keizer
Join OHCA for the “Annual Quality Summit” on next Wednesday, January 31, in Keizer. In the keynote presentation of this year’s Quality Summit, nationally recognized... Read MoreJoin us for the Quality Summit January 31 in Keizer
Join OHCA for the “Annual Quality Summit” on January 31 in Keizer. In the keynote presentation, nationally recognized presenter David Marx will explore the term... Read MoreIn-Home Care Committee Meeting
Please join OHCA for the In-Home Care Committee Meeting on January 23 in Portland. This members-only quarterly committee meeting focuses on issues and topics of... Read MoreDHS Rate Schedule Effective January 1, 2018
The new Medicaid rate schedule has been published by the Oregon Department of Human Services for Medicaid services funded by Aging and People with Disabilities.... Read MoreLegal Webinar Series
OHCA's legal webinar series will dive into educational and ethical considerations regarding difficult subject matter with legal implications. Those interested in taking the entire series,... Read MoreRegistration is Now Open for Spring Expo!
Join OHCA for the “Spring Expo” on March 1-2 in Eugene. Enhance your skills and training, and celebrate your career in long term care at... Read MoreAnnual Quality Summit
Join OHCA for the “Annual Quality Summit” on January 31 in Keizer. In the keynote presentation of this year’s Quality Summit, nationally recognized presenter David... Read MoreRSVP for the In-Home Care Committee Meeting
Join OHCA for the next “In-Home Care Committee Meeting” on January 23 in Portland. This members-only quarterly committee meeting focuses on issues and topics of... Read MoreUpdate on Measure 101
If you haven't heard about Measure 101, a measure on the Oregon ballot this January, we encourage you to read about this important ballot measure... Read MoreCall for Presentations for Annual Convention
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... Read MoreIssues Remain to be Decided in House, Senate Tax Conference
This is an update on the federal tax bill from AHCA’s Provider magazine. Read the original article here. With the Senate passage of Republican tax... Read MoreOSHA Issues New Compliance Deadline for Electronic Workplace Injury Reporting
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... Read MoreReminder: Measure 101 to be on the Ballot on January 23 Special Election
We shared the news with members in our Legislative Alert last month that Measure 101, a ballot measure that seeks voters’ approval of a Medicaid... Read MoreOregonSaves Registration Deadline Approaching
The OregonSaves registration deadline for large employers is November 15. The OregonSaves program, provides a way for workers to save for retirement via a Roth IRA... Read MoreDeadline Extended to Apply for Peer Support Program Assistance
Below is a message from the Oregon Patient Safety Commission regarding their Peer Support Program Assistance. A peer support program is a valuable resource after any event... Read MoreOctober Newsletter from OHCA's Group Purchasing Partner
You can view the online version of the October newsletter from Navigator Group Purchasing, OHCA’s group purchasing partner here. The newsletter contains informational updates, current... Read MoreFall/Winter 2017 Issue of Oregon Caregiver Available Now
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... Read MoreNew Website from ODVA
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is inviting the veteran community and partners to explore its new and completely redesigned website at www.oregon.gov/odva. The revamped... Read MoreOn-Demand Health for Long-Term Services and Supports
Below is a small excerpt from the article “Future is Now? On-Demand Health for Long-Term Services and Supports” in the Public Policy & Aging Report.... Read MoreOfficials Brace for Potentially Bad Flu Season in the U.S.
This update is from OHCA-affiliate Argentum. U.S. health officials are bracing for a potentially miserable fall and winter flu season, reports CBS News. One reason for... Read MoreOregon POLST Program News
Below is content from the September 27, 2017, edition of the Oregon POLST Program News, a newsletter from the Oregon POLST Program. Oregon POLST Form... Read MoreHealthInsight Annual Quality Conference
Join HealthInsight for their Annual Quality Conference in Salem on October 26. View more information on the event website. Who should participate? Hospital, long-term care,... Read More2017-2018 OHCA Board of Directors
The Oregon Health Care Association Board of Directors consists of 16 members whose commitment and service help the Oregon Health Care Association improve lives by... Read MoreOregonSaves Deadline Approaching
The OregonSaves program, which we’ve discussed in a previous newsletter, provides a way for workers to save for retirement via a Roth IRA when their... Read MoreDon’t Forget to RSVP for the In-Home Care Committee Meeting
Join OHCA for the In-home Care Committee meeting on October 10 at 1pm. This members-only quarterly committee meeting focuses on issues and topics of importance... Read MoreUpcoming Education Opportunities Including NF Preceptor Training and Legal Implications of Social Media Use
Please join OHCA for several upcoming events, each tailored specifically to long term care professionals. In-Home Care Committee Meeting October 10, 1:00-4:00pm This quarterly committee meeting... Read MoreJoin Us for the In-Home Care Committee Meeting
Join OHCA for the In-home Care Committee meeting on October 10 at 1pm. This members-only quarterly committee meeting focuses on issues and topics of importance... Read MoreHighlights from the Annual Convention
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... Read MoreLegal Implications of Social Media Usage
Join OHCA for the webinar “Legal Implications of Social Media Usage” on October 31. In the ever-evolving era of social media and communication options, facilities... Read MoreReminder for the Oregon Gerontological Association Convention
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... Read MoreCareNotes Guest Posts for Convention
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... Read MoreIn-Home Care Committee
Join OHCA for the In-home Care Committee meeting on October 10 at 1pm. This members-only quarterly committee meeting focuses on issues and topics of importance... Read MoreOld People Are Cool Campaign
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... Read More2017 OHCA Award Winners
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,... Read MoreOregon Gerontological Association Convention
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... Read MoreWalt Dawson Featured on AM NW
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... Read MoreOHCA Releases 2017 Legislative Report
The Oregon Health Care Association 2017 Legislative Report is a comprehensive analysis of legislation impacting long term care providers during the 79th Oregon Legislative Assembly.... Read MoreHotel Blocks for Convention End This Week
The hotel blocks for the Annual Convention end this week. Both hotel blocks are located within walking distance of the OHCA Annual Convention at the... Read MoreMOVE Hosts Free Person-Centered Care Events
MOVE (Making Oregon Vital for Elders) is hosting the free event “Let’s Get Real: Being Person-Centered in a Task-Oriented World” in Lincoln City, the Dalles,... Read MoreBackground Check Unit Expedited Process
Qualified entities can now request expedited processing if they have any emergent care or emergent staffing needs from the Oregon Background Check Unit (BCU). Email... Read MoreSurvey Happens: Proactive Survey Preparedness and ALF/RCF Rules Review
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... Read MoreProtect Your Eyes During the Eclipse
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... Read MoreAnnual Convention is Only One Month Away!
The OHCA Annual Convention & Trade Show, Oregon’s largest long term care event of the year, is only one month away. The event is being... Read MoreOregonSaves Deadline Approaching
The OregonSaves program, which we’ve discussed in a previous newsletter, provides a way for workers to save for retirement via a Roth IRA when their... Read MoreOregon Gerontological Association Convention
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... Read MoreVirtual Reality for Seniors
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,... Read MoreCreating an LGBT-Friendly Care Environment
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... Read MoreEarly Bird Registration Discounted Pricing for the Annual Convention Ends this Weekend!
Join OHCA at the 2017 Annual Convention & Trade Show, September 18-19, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. Early bird discounted pricing for this event... Read MoreOHCA Nominating Committee Update
The OHCA Nominating Committee met and nominated the following members to serve on the OHCA Board of Directors for 2017/18. Members who wish to declare for election for an OHCA Board of... Read MoreMember Resource Spotlight: Online Job Board
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... Read MoreSolar Eclipse Potential Community Impact
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... Read MoreUpdate on Senate Repeal and Replace Bill
AHCA/NCAL released the following update on their Long Term Care Leader blog. Read the full article below or online. Several Republican senators announced this week... Read MoreNurse Leadership Conference is July 26
Please join OHCA for the Nurse Leadership Conference on July 26. This conference will focus on ways nurses can enhance their leadership skills and, in... Read MoreIn-Home Care Committee
Join OHCA for the In-Home Care Committee meeting on July 18 at 1:00pm. This quarterly committee meeting focuses on issues and topics of importance to... Read MoreOregonSaves Retirement Plan
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,... Read MoreJuly Education Opportunities Including the 40-Hour Administrator Training and the Nurse Leadership Conference
Please join OHCA for several upcoming events, each tailored specifically to long term care professionals. Nursing Facility Preceptor Training July 18, 9:00am-12:00pm This course can be... Read MoreJoin us at the OHCA Annual Convention!
Join OHCA at the 2017 Annual Convention & Trade Show, September 18-19, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. This event is Oregon’s largest long term... Read MoreCommunity Based, In-Home Contract, and Nursing Facility Rates
On Wednesday, DHS publicized the updated rate schedule for community based, in-home contract, and nursing facility Medicaid rates. DHS has released this revised rate schedule... Read MoreMember Resource Spotlight: Legal + Regulatory
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... Read MoreState Adopts New In-Home Care Agency Rules
The Department of Human Services (DHS) recently adopted new administrative rules affecting in home care agencies. The new rules, which went into effect May 30,... Read MoreBathing Without a Battle Launches Online Training Portal
The award-winning, evidence-based Bathing Without a Battle training on person-centered bathing for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is now accessible online free of... Read MorePhoto Highlights from the In-Home Care Conference
On April 18, in-home care professionals met for a day full of training and education at the In-Home Care Conference. View photos from the event... Read MoreIn-Home Care Conference
Join us for the In-Home Care Conference, specifically focused on education for in-home care agency and home health professionals, on April 18 at the OMEF... Read MoreMcKnight’s Reports on Avamere and IMB Study
Senior living company Avamere is hoping that a six-month study with IBM will reveal factors that affect 30-day hospital readmission rates among its residents and patients and... Read MoreDietetics in Health Care Communities Spring Meeting is May 16
The Dietetics in Health Care Communities, a dietetic practice group of the American Dietetic Association, will be hosting its next meeting on May 16, 9:00am-4:00pm.... Read MoreDHS Safety Oversight & Quality Unit Clarifies Settlement Agreement Process
The Department of Human Service Aging and People with Disabilities Safety, Oversight, and Quality Unit issued an administrator alert on settlement agreements. Read the full... Read MoreACA Revision Would Hit Older Americans: CBO Analysis
OHCA affiliate Argentum reports that a newly released Congressional Budget Office (CBO) analysis of the House GOP's proposal to rewrite federal health-care law predicts that... Read MoreStudy Says Caffeine May Protect Against Dementia
Below is an excerpt from United Press International. Read the full story on their website. Researchers at Indiana University have found 24 compounds that can... Read MoreJoin OHCA for the In-Home Care Conference
Join us for this In-Home Care Conference April 18 in Portland. This event is specifically focused on education for in-home care agency and home health... Read MoreIs Poor Employee Engagement Management's Fault?
Entrepreneur magazine reports on management, which could apply to long term care. This is an excerpt of the full article. A recent Gallup study found... Read MoreInfluenza Activity Continues: Are Your Patients Protected?
CMS has provided the following resources for battling this season’s flu. People 65 years and older are at a greater risk of serious complications from... Read MoreRegister Now! Fundamentals of Infection Prevention
The Oregon Patient Safety Commission is hosting the training “Fundamentals of Infection Prevention” on March 21-23 in Portland. This three-day comprehensive training course, focused on... Read MoreOGA Legislative Forum Breakfast
Join the Oregon Gerontological Association and the Alzheimer’s Association Oregon Chapter for a breakfast forum, “Aging in Oregon: A 2017 Legislative Session Preview,” on Friday,... Read MoreOGA Legislative Forum Breakfast
Join the Oregon Gerontological Association and the Alzheimer’s Association Oregon Chapter for a breakfast forum, “Aging in Oregon: A 2017 Legislative Session Preview,” on Friday,... Read MoreHuman Resources Management: Hot Topics for Providers
Join OHCA for the webinar “Human Resources Management: Hot Topics for Providers” on February 15 from 2:00pm-3:00pm. The webinar is presented by Judy Clark of... Read MoreApply for the Eldercare Support Foundation’s Scholarships
Eldercare Support Foundation awards scholarships each year to individuals from a variety of disciplines related to the long term care profession, senior housing, gerontology, and... Read MoreCourt Sets Date to Begin Hearing Arguments Against 'Joint Employer' Change
Oral arguments have been scheduled to begin March 9 as Browning-Ferris Industries looks to overturn an August 2015 decision by the National Labor Relations Board that changed... Read More6th Annual Oregon Patient Safety Forum on March 3
Oregon Health Care Association is pleased to sponsor the 6th Annual Oregon Patient Safety Forum—a day of learning and celebration to inspire and motivate patient... Read MoreJoin OHCA for a Webinar on Employment Law
Join OHCA for the webinar “Employment Law Hot Topics: FMLA, Marijuana Usage, and More!” on February 2 at 10am. This webinar will bring attendees up... Read MoreQuality Award Applications Due January 26
The application deadline for all three AHCA Quality Award levels is January 26, 2017, at 8pm Eastern Standard Time. Applications and payments must be submitted using... Read MoreNew Training Portal from Bathing Without a Battle
The award-winning, evidence-based “Bathing Without a Battle” training on person-centered bathing for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is now accessible online free of... Read MoreAHCA Capitol Connections and NCAL Connections
As a member of OHCA, you have been subscribed to AHCA’s weekly e-newsletters Capitol Connections and NCAL Connections. These newsletters will provide you with valuable... Read MoreBackground Check Form Updates
The Background Check Unit, serving DHS and OHA, has updated the Background Check Request forms and instructions for providers. Please destroy all previous copies and... Read MoreIn-Home Care Committee Meeting January 24
This members-only quarterly committee meeting will be held January 24 at the OMEF Event Center in Portland. The meeting will focus on issues and topics... Read MoreJoin OHCA at the Annual Quality Summit
Oregon Health Care Association, the Alzheimer’s Association Oregon Chapter, and the Oregon Patient Safety Commission have partnered to present the Annual Quality Summit on January... Read MoreEducation Committee Meeting November 15th to be Rescheduled
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... Read MoreFree “Exempt vs Non-Exempt Special Presentation” is November 8
Join OHCA and Retirement Connection for the complimentary “Exempt vs Non-Exempt Special Presentation” on November 8 at the OMEF event center in Portland. In this... Read MoreNew Tools for Employers to Comply with the “Ban the Box” Law
In this guest blog post on OHCA’s CareNotes blog, business partner Leora Coleman-Fire, employment attorney at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, explains that Oregon’s new “Ban... Read MoreFree "Exempt vs Non-Exempt Special Presentation" is November 8
Join OHCA and Retirement Connection for the complimentary “Exempt vs Non-Exempt Special Presentation” on November 8 at the OMEF event center in Portland. In this... Read MoreOHCA In-Home Care Committee Meeting October 25
RSVP now to attend the next In-Home Care Committee meeting on October 25 from 1pm-4pm in Portland at the OMEF Event Center in the OHCA... Read MoreLegal Implications of Social Media Usage by Caregivers & Families
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... Read MoreEmergency Preparedness Leadership Forum
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... Read MoreIn-Home Care Agencies Recourse Chart
OHCA’s Gwen Dayton, J.D, has created a chart that provides a description of an in-home care agency’s recourse with respect to various remedies or penalties... Read MoreSpring Expo Call for Presentations
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... Read MoreOHCA In-Home Care Committee Meeting October 25
RSVP now to attend the next In-Home Care Committee meeting on October 25 from 1pm-4pm in Portland at the OMEF Event Center in the OHCA... Read MoreLegal Implications of Social Media Usage by Caregivers & Families
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... Read MoreHighlights from Annual Convention
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... Read MoreA Free Comprehensive Training Course for Infection Prevention Professionals
The Oregon Patient Safety Commission is offering a free three-day comprehensive training course, “Fundamentals of Infection Prevention,” focused on the fundamentals of infection prevention and... Read MoreWe’ll See You at Convention!
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.... Read MoreNew Member Guideline Available "Marijuana FAQs: Use in Communities/In-Home Care Agencies"
With marijuana legalization in Oregon comes questions regarding resident and employee marijuana use in the long term care sector. OHCA’s Gwen Dayton has prepared the... Read MoreDownload the Annual Convention Mobile App and Begin Your Convention Experience
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... Read MoreRegister Before September 6 for the 2016 OHCA Annual Convention & Trade Show To Avoid Late Registration Fee
Late registration pricing for the OHCA Annual Convention & Trade Show starts on September 6. Take the time to register now for the 2016 OHCA... Read MoreAnnual Convention Early Bird Registration Rate Extended to Friday, August 19
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... Read MoreLast Chance to Nominate Someone for an OHCA Award
The nominating process for the 2016 OHCA Awards program is nearly complete! Do you know a co-worker, resident, leader, or business partner who deserves to be recognized... Read MoreJoin OHCA for an In-Home Care Webinar
Join OHCA for the webinar “In-Home Care Important Topics: Regulatory and Legislative Impacts” on August 3 at 10am. This in-home care-specific webinar will focus on... Read MoreNominate Someone TODAY for an OHCA Award
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... Read MoreJoin OHCA for an In-Home Care Webinar
Join OHCA for the webinar “In-Home Care Important Topics: Regulatory and Legislative Impacts” on August 3 at 10am. This in-home care-specific webinar will focus on... Read MoreCDC Clean Hand Campaign Applies to All OHCA Members
The CDC has launched a hand hygiene campaign for health care providers, patients, and their loved ones called Clean Hands Count. The campaign aims to:... Read MoreRegistration is Now Open for the 2016 OHCA Annual Convention & Trade Show
Registration is now open for the 2016 OHCA Annual Convention & Trade Show, taking place September 19-20 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. The... Read MoreNew July 1 Medicaid Rates
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... Read MoreImplementation of the Homecare Choice Program
OHCA has been monitoring the implementation of the Homecare Choice Program since the legislation developing the program passed in 2014 and most recently participated in... Read MoreOHCA’s In-Home Care Conference
Please join us for the OHCA In-Home Care Conference, specifically designed for our in-home care agency and home health agency members, on April 19 in... Read MoreHealthInsight Regional HAI Reduction Summit, Part 1: CDI Prevention
As a health care professional, you know that Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is not just "someone else's problem." CDI impacts thousands of patients in all settings,... Read MoreCMS Has Clarified Medicare Advantage Home Health Referral Requirements
In a 2014 move that eased the home health referral process for Medicare Advantage patients, CMS backed away from its position requiring Medicare Advantage (MA)... Read MoreOregon Care Partners - New Class!
Please join Oregon Care Partners and their curriculum experts for the pilot delivery of the new class: Navigating Challenging Behaviors: Strengthening Our Communications Skills as... Read MoreIn-Home Care Committee
OHCA is hosting the next members-only In-Home Care Committee meeting on January 19 at the OMEF Event Center. This quarterly meeting of the OHCA In-Home... Read MoreBusiness Partner Spotlight
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