Review the details of this rule change.
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The FTC has banned non-competes and the DOL has updated the threshold for overtime.
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ODHS shared an alert on this topic last week.
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The citations are from visits for July-September 2023.
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Please note, extensions are no longer granted.
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Nursing facilities are invited to participate in a free program.
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This course is offered through AHCA/NCAL.
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Review updated web links and update your bookmarked links.
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Read how this new rule impacts your facility.
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Join the webinar on August 29 or August 31.
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Read about the resources to help facilities prepare for the new MDS assessment.
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The ODHS survey is due August 4.
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The rate changes are effective July 1, 2023.
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This free webinar is on June 28.
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Read highlights from the results of a provider survey launched by AHCA/NCAL.
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This virtual 3-hour event is on June 15.
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This virtual 3-hour event is on June 15.
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This virtual 3-hour event is June 15.
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This is a free program that offers textbooks, expert coaching, and mentorship.
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Submit quarterly staffing reports no later than the end of the month.
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Read FAQs about the Portland metro food scraps separation policy for businesses.
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Review the recording from last week’s AHCA webinar.
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Learn more about the Candida auris fungal disease.
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The free series starts on April 12.
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View proposed changes to the 2024 payment rule.
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The application deadline has been extended to April 28, 2023.
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Please complete survey on preparedness by tomorrow, March 17.
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Starting July 1, old forms will no longer be accepted.
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Register for the free webinars to learn about the interim infections control guidance.
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Please complete quarterly APD survey to determine bed capacity.
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Read the message from AHCA/NCAL president and CEO.
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Review key changes to the POLST form.
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Deadline to apply is December 16.
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View updates on this resource.
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Review guidance from OHCA.
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Extensions will not be granted.
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Read about inappropriate debt collecting practices in nursing facilities.
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Review guidance and additional training for personal care assistants in nursing facilities.
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Read about the 2023 skilled nursing facility prospective payment system final rule.
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Review the up-to-date standard for COVID-19 Vaccinations.
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View this updated guidance.
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These programs are free to participants
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ODHS has shared the updated rate information for nursing facilities.
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The waiver requirement ended Monday, June 6.
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Skilled nursing facilities must submit COVID-19 vaccination data by May 16.
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This recommendation could impact skilled nursing facilities.
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View this letter for nursing facilities providers to share.
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This questionnaire was mailed to long term care communities in January.
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The questionnaire was mailed to communities last month.
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Participate in a grant project by SilverKite, an OHCA business partner, to receive an activity toolkit.
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Learn how to create an effective SNF revenue cycle management system.
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Read this report by the Alzheimer’s Association.
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Deadline extended for an element of nursing facility dietician qualification requirements.
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This issue focuses on the theme, “Coping with COVID-19 During the Holidays.”
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This issue focuses on the theme, “Coping with COVID-19 During the Holidays.”
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Complete Salary Surveys by tomorrow, November 20.
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This data is critical in our government relations work and helps us in conversations with policy makers around reimbursement.
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Please submit surveys by November 6.
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Register for the Nursing Facilities Webinar Series: Medicaid/Medicare Reimbursement in a COVID-19 World on September 29.
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This is a reminder to nursing facilities to submit requests for the bariatric rate.
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These events will both be offered virtually on September 30.
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DHS has provided answers to member questions regarding the rate.
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Medicaid and bariatric rate changes went into effect on July 1. The minimum wage also increased.
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AHCA’s Infection Prevention Control Officer Version 2 Training is intended for all facility provider types.
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The first phase of the lab introduces AHCA/NCAL facility caregivers to the wide array of PHM models available.
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This half-day live virtual event is June 15.
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This issue focuses on the theme “Healthcare Heroes: Providing Care During a Crisis.”
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These events will both be offered virtually on June 17.
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This half-day webinar event is on June 15.
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This course provides specialized training for those who are interested in improving functional outcomes, improving quality, and improving services.
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You can use this program to help create your own program within your facility or as an adjunct to enhance your current program.
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This course provides specialized training for those who are interested in improving functional outcomes, improving quality, and improving services.
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OHCA is providing upcoming education virtually for members in May and June as well as self-study courses.
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OHCA has updated our ALF/RCF Council and IOAC meetings to be via webinar only.
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CMS has identified a claims issue processing systems issue.
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OHCA is still accepting salary survey submissions through tomorrow. Please ensure your community has submitted a survey.
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OHCA needs in-home care, skilled nursing, assisted living, and residential care providers who were sent a copy of the most recent salary survey to complete the survey.
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This online training is offered by AHCA.
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If you haven’t done so already, please ensure your team is submitting a salary survey for your facility/agency as soon as possible.
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The deadline to complete the OHCA salary surveys is tomorrow.
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Read this update from McKnight’s.
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This event on January 29 focuses on falls prevention and offers group registration discounts.
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This report is available on the OHCA website.
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The registration fee for this multi-dimensional subscription package, which starts this month, is $299 per individual.
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This data has been updated to include December 2019 information.
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Group registration discounts are available for this educational summit on January 29
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This half-day class is on January 22 and will address labor law claims, immigration issues, paid leave, and more.
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Recent council attendees heard from Jeff Akin about BCU updates.
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Read this update from McKnight’s.
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Review this member update from AHCA.
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Held on January 29 in Wilsonville, this full day event features dynamic and interactive opportunities to learn practical and real-world strategies for long term care community professionals to apply when trying to reduce resident falls and develop interventions.
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Additional resources are available.
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AHCA/NCAL will honor communities who reach Quality Initiative goals.
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Review the Provider Alert sent by DHS.
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The webinar is December 10.
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Read the latest updates from AHCA, including a live webinar today at noon.
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This event will focus on evidence-based quality improvement fall prevention best practices and solutions.
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Review the CMS website for the latest resources and tools.
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This webinar is November 14 from 9:00-10:00am.
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Applicants who submit an ITA payment will save money on their overall application.
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This meeting is November 13 at Sysco Foods.
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Review these last-minute tips and resources to be successful and ensure your facility is correctly and adequately reimbursed.
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Access this profile from the American Health Care Association’s LTC Trend Tracker.
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These resources will help you prepare for the October 1 implementation of PDPM.
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This webinar is on August 29.
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This full day event is September 24.
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The contents of this final rule become effective October 1, 2019.
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CMS issued proposed rule relating to RoPs.
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These educational events will help you and your staff prepare for upcoming changes.
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This report is now available.
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These educational events will help you and your staff prepare for upcoming changes.
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The report contains extensive data on the nurse workforce.
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OHCA members can post job openings.
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Our ongoing education for nursing professionals includes Gero Nurse Prep and CNA training.
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This full-day training is on July 31 at the OMEF Event Center.
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Review this Nursing Facility Provider memorandum from DHS.
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This online training mirrors the joint OHCA/AHCA in-person training held in January.
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Read information from AHCA.
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We’ve updated this data on our Research and Data webpage.
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This event, hosted by Oregon OSHA, is June 3-4 in Pendleton.
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The new SNF Quality Measures Report includes data from Discharge to Community, Quality Metrics, Five-Star, and more.
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This event on June 27 is for both independent and multi-facility providers.
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Please nominate deserving caregivers and staff for the OHCA Awards!
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We’ve updated our calendar to include additional online and in-person PDPM trainings May 30 through September.
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View this recent update from DHS.
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Please nominate deserving caregivers and staff for the OHCA Awards!
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We’ve updated our calendar to include additional online and in-person PDPM trainings now through September.
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This event is for both independent and multi-facility providers.
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AHCA has resources available to promote this week at skilled nursing communities.
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Join us on June 14 in Wilsonville for this educational event.
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DHS has issued an information memorandum on the Census.
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Help us build our contacts list to better serve you.
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Review these resources from AHCA and OHCA.
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Help us build our contacts list to better serve you.
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This event is May 22 and is hosted by DHS.
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Please review these tips related to civil monetary penalties.
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Review the latest updates and data.
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The full-day training for administrators, marketing professionals, and community relations staff is May 9 in Portland.
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This event for social services professionals is April 17 in Portland.
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The full-day training is April 30 in Wilsonville.
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The course is an online, self-study program with 23 hours of training and provides specialized training for healthcare professionals who seek to serve as infection preventionists.
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These revisions to Appendix Q apply to all provider and supplier types and go into effect immediately.
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Read the most recent DHS Provider Alerts to access the new POLST form.
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These changes go into effect in April 2019.
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PDPM relies on accurate patient assessments and diagnosis on the MDS and ICD-10 coding to determine payment for each patient.
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Read this update from McKnight’s.
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This management workforce assessment focuses on staff satisfaction and the impact on turnover, recruitment and productivity, management and leadership training, as well as engagement and team building.
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Review the most recent survey citation report from DHS.
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Read the updated rules from DHS.
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This full-day event is February 7. The cost is $50 per attendee.
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Read about this topic in AHCA’s Provider Magazine.
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This program relates to the Civil Monetary Penalty Reinvestment Program.
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This full-day event is February 7. The cost is $50 per attendee
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This free webinar from CMS is TODAY at 12:00PST.
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The Coalition asks that all health systems implement the use of the 2019 form by April 8, 2019, when completing new POLST forms.
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The Excel template is available for nursing facilities.
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This full-day event is February 7 in Wilsonville.
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The New Year brings new training opportunities for long term care professionals.
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The beginning of 2019 brings a plethora of training opportunities for long term care professionals.
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Read this update from the American Health Care Association.
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Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program offers tools and ongoing assistance to nursing home staff.
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“The Demand for Nursing Professionals in Oregon - 2018” is now available.
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Learn more about this comprehensive year-long program that kicks off with a one-day training in Portland on January 23 at www.ohca.com/PDPM.
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The state is offering a free webinar for all providers on flu season on November 29.
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Learn more about this comprehensive year-long program that kicks off with a one-day training in Portland on January 23 at www.ohca.com/PDPM.
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This webinar is December 5 and is intended for administrative and operations staff at all provider types.
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View the America Health Care Association (AHCA) webinar on the Medicaid managed care final rule, which describes those provisions in greater detail.
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The nationwide decline in antipsychotic use is 36.2 percent.
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Visit the CMS SNF Quality Public Reporting page for more information.
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This webinar is December 5 and is intended for administrative and operations staff at all provider types.
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This event is November 9 in Wilsonville.
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States reported flat Medicaid enrollment growth for FY2018, and anticipate minimal growth for FY2019.
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This edition of the Oregon Caregiver focuses on the theme “The Passion Behind the Profession.”
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Join us for this full-day training on November 8.
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The deadline to submit an intent to apply is November 8.
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Contact OHCA with any questions about the trends.
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Last week’s call has been rescheduled to Friday, October 26.
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Gwen Dayton was featured in the story “Top Tips for Skilled Nursing Providers to Win Under the New CMS Rules.”
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The updated version contains minor edits and an optional self-reporting form.
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Community-based care resident care coordinators can attend this training on November 6-8.
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Join us for this important webinar on November 1.
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As of Monday, October 29, 2018, all NFs, statewide, must use the new FRI form and submit completed facility reported incident forms directly to the NF FRI email box.
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This online course is for NF/SNF administrators, directors of nursing and any other staff who are responsible for payment models and rehospitalization reduction efforts.
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AHCA has launched the webinar “PDPM 101 - Introduction to the SNF PPS Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM).”
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Read this important reminder from DHS’s Nursing Facility Licensing Unit.
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Join us for this webinar on November 1.
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Learn about this new training from CMS.
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Sarah Odell will be filling the NF program manager role.
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This program is from Beneficiary and Family Centered Care Quality Improvement Organizations.
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Read this update from AHCA.
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The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, August 3.
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Read this important update from AHCA.
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The deadline to submit nominations is August 3.
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The deadline to submit nominations is August 3.
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Oregon health officials caution people about high temperatures.
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Review the most recent survey trends.
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Attend this free webinar from AHCA.
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Join OHCA for this event on July 25.
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Join other long term care professionals from assisted living, residential care, in-home care, skilled nursing, and business partner organizations in two-full days of education, networking, and fun.
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View this update from AHCA.
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Join OHCA for this event on July 25.
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This event will help you and your team prepare for both proactive and reactive media attention.
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Nominations are due by August 3.
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Join OHCA for this event on July 25.
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This event will help you and your team prepare for both proactive and reactive media attention.
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This event offered by the state is June 28.
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Nominations are due by August 3.
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Review this update from AHCA.
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View the rates from this week’s DHS alert.
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Please review this alert from DHS.
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Nominations are due by August 3.
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This event will feature a presentation from the DHS APD team.
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Please review the event agenda for this event on June 15.
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This webinar is presented by Sysco on June 19.
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This webinar is on June 12.
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Please join OHCA for this event on June 15.
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This webinar is on June 12.
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Please join OHCA for this event on June 15.
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Please review the updated rules.
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Download this guide for employers.
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Read this letter from APD’s director.
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This event is Friday, May 11.
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Join OHCA for this webinar on June 12.
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Attend this free webinar from AHCA on May 15.
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Read this update from AHCA.
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Please join us in Portland on June 15.
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Read this article from Senior Housing News.
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View these two updates for nursing facility providers.
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Learn best practices for marketing your community or agency.
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View this new tool from AHCA.
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This free webinar from Sysco is on April 23.
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The nomination deadline is June 8.
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Join OHCA online or in-person for this training on April 11.
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Don’t forget to read the Capitol Connections and NCAL Connections newsletters.
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Join presenter Joe Greenman for this webinar on April 12.
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You may once again compare the staff retention and turnover metrics for both nursing facilities and assisted living.
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This event, hosted by the Oregon Office of Rural Health, is in Pendleton.
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Join Moss Adams for this complimentary webinar on April 12.
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The meeting is May 10 in Wilsonville.
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Sysco is a part of OHCA’s group purchasing program.
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The deadline for these scholarships has been extended to March 31.
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Review this report from DHS.
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Join OHCA and Moss Adams for a webinar on March 20.
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Read this update from AHCA.
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Take this online training from AHCA.
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This article is based off Meredith Williamson’s Spring Expo presentation.
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Issues will be resolved soon.
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Join OHCA and Moss Adams for a webinar on March 20.
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Join OHCA and Moss Adams for this webinar.
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Join us in Eugene March 1-2.
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View the monthly newsletter from our group purchasing partner.
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Read this update from AHCA.
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Read this recent article from AHCA’s Provider magazine.
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This is a memo from AHCA from February 9.
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This presentation is on the Spring Expo “requirements of participation” education track.
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Read the recent alert from DHS.
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Topics to be covered are the F686 tag, facility assessments, survey preparedness, survey trends, and more.
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Join OHCA in Eugene for this two-day event.
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Review findings from the report from the Oregon Center for Nursing.
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Topics to be covered are marijuana, Medicaid reimbursement best practices, social media, HIPPAA, move-outs, and FMLA.
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Read the recent alert from DHS.
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Join OHCA for this full-day training on February 8 in Portland.
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Early bird discounted registration for Spring Expo ends today, and the hotel block deadline is February 13.
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Previous versions of the Oregon POLST form remain valid.
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This is a free webinar from AHCA.
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Topics to be covered include the f686 tag, facility assessments, survey preparedness, survey trends, and more.
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Topics to be covered are marijuana, Medicaid reimbursement best practices, social media, HIPPAA, move-outs, and FMLA.
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Presentations include the keynote on “just culture,” best practices for handling internal investigations and developing policies from legal experts Joe Greenman and Gabi Sanchez, and a panel to discuss proactive strategies for prevention of adverse events.
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This full day training is January 26 in Portland.
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This event is February 8 in Portland.
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Groups can register for this event at a discounted rate.
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DHS has updated their public complaint website.
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View the updated Medicaid rate schedule.
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These OARs apply to NF, ALF, and RCFs in Oregon.
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Join us for a series of six webinars on the CMS Requirements of Participation throughout the year.
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Join us for a series of six webinars on legal topics throughout the year.
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Join us for this education-packed two-day event in Eugene in March.
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This newsletter includes survey updates and more.
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Join us for this event on January 31 in Keizer.
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Join us for this class in January.
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Read this guest article on the CareNotes blog.
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Use this valuable web-based tool from AHCA to access key industry data.
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Join us for this class in January.
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Visit yesforhealthcare.org for more information.
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Submit your presentations before March 18.
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Inside the two pieces of legislation are issues pertinent to long term and post-acute care providers.
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This survey will help OPSC improve its services to meet your needs.
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Read this comprehensive update from AHCA.
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Long-term care providers will now have until Dec. 15 to begin submitting workplace injury and illness data electronically.
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This event is for all nursing and skilled nursing providers and is on December 7.
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This event is sponsored by the Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Oregon.
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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.
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AHCA wants your feedback.
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The measure seeks voters’ approval of a Medicaid funding package. Please vote yes on Measure 101.
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A $100 off coupon is currently available for this course.
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The registration deadline for large employers is November 15.
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Join us for this event on December 7.
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This new program is for chefs in long term care facilities in Oregon.
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Contact OPSC by November 8 to participate.
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Read this update from AHCA.
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Don’t forget to register for this event on November 9 in Portland.
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Review the October newsletter from Navigator Group Purchasing.
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In this issue, you can read about HB 3359, the AARP Long Term Care Service Scorecard, and more.
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Explore the redesigned website at www.oregon.gov/odva.
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Join us for this event on November 9 in Portland.
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This training is November 7 in Tualatin.
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OHCA’s Walt Dawson published this article in the Public Policy & Aging Report.
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Join us in Medford, Eastern Oregon, and Portland for trainings on upcoming regulatory and compliance changes for assisted living, residential care, and nursing facilities.
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Read this update from OHCA-affiliate Argentum.
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Review updates on from the POLST Program newsletter.
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This free event is October 26.
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Join OHCA for this training October 19-20.
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Submit the Intent to Apply payment by November 9 at 8 p.m. Eastern.
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The Oregon Health Care Association Executive Board consists of 16 members whose commitment and service help the Oregon Health Care Association improve lives by advancing quality long term care in Oregon.
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This free webinar is on September 27.
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Employers with 100+ employees must register for this program by November 15.
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There are opportunities for all provider types.
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View these slides from DHS’s NF survey unit team member.
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View photo highlights from the event!
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Join OHCA for this webinar on October 31.
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The program submission deadline is October 13.
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Read the informational guest posts on our CareNotes blogs from Annual Convention presenters and exhibitors.
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Read about this campaign in Senior Housing News.
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We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2017 OHCA Awards who demonstrate a commitment to quality care.
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Read this article from McKnight’s.
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Read this update from AHCA.
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Walt discusses his life-long fight to end Alzheimer’s.
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The report is a comprehensive analysis of legislation impacting long term care providers during the 79th Oregon Legislative Assembly.
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The website helps patients and caregivers find hospice providers in their area and compare them on quality of care metrics.
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View more information on the CMS website.
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Book your hotel for the Annual Convention at one of the locations near the Convention Center.
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These will take place next week in Lincoln City, the Dalles, and Baker City.
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The BCU has said that they can complete an expedited check same day or next day.
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Employers with 100+ employees must register for this program by November 15.
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Help your residents stay safe during the eclipse.
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The event is September 18-19 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland and features a variety of educational opportunities and special events.
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Employers with 100+ employees must register for this program by November 15.
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Read this article on our blog.
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You can use the program to help create your own program or as an adjunct to enhance your current program.
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Join OHCA for this full-day workshop on August 10.
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Read this article on our blog.
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Register yourself and your staff before registration prices increase.
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Review this update from the nominating committee.
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CMS has added a clickable table of contents to this document.
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Post job openings on our website.
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Attend the RoP seminar, the ALF/RCF training, or another educational event.
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Read this update from your group purchasing partner.
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View tips to prepare for the eclipse.
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View this update from AHCA.
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Nurses from all facility types and in-home care are encouraged to attend.
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Read a recent article from OHA.
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Employers must register to facilitate this plan.
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There are opportunities for all provider types.
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Registration is now open.
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Attend this webinar on July 19.
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Review the rate schedule from DHS effective July 1, 2017.
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This free training is August 17.
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View the reports from CMS.
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View resources from AHCA.
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OHCA offers legal resources for members.
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CMS has issued proposed revision requirements for long-term care facilities’ arbitration agreements.
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This webinar is from AHCA.
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Stay on track to receive your 2017 targets.
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The new deadline is June 1.
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Oregon DHS to discuss this at the next HCBS workgroup meeting.
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DHS has issued this alert.
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The report was released by DHS.
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The study is on reduction of readmission rates.
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The next news hour will be on April 27.
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This is the 11th article from AHCA's report "Building Prevention into Every Day Practice: A Framework for Successful Clinical Outcomes."
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This event will be held at Sysco in Wilsonville.
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Providers should submit data before the May 15 deadline to catch errors.
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Settlement agreement negotiations no longer required in some circumstances.
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Approximately 24 million fewer people would have coverage a decade from now.
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Design elements can help residents feel more comfortable.
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The study was published in Scientific Reports.
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Seema Verma was confirmed Monday.
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Read the report from Provider Magazine.
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This is the 10th article from AHCA’s report “Building Prevention into Every Day Practice: A Framework for Successful Clinical Outcomes.”
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Four OHCA members were honored at last week’s ceremony.
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Read this recent article from Entrepreneur Magazine.
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More information released from CMS.
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CMS provides flu resources.
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This memorandum addresses prisoners in nursing facilities.
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This three-day training course is provided by the Patient Safety Commission.
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Please complete this survey and receive a free copy of the report.
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This is the ninth article from the report “Building Prevention into Every Day Practice: A Framework for Successful Clinical Outcomes” published by AHCA.
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Join OGA February 24 at 8:00am.
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This is the eight article from the report “Building Prevention into Every Day Practice: A Framework for Successful Clinical Outcomes” published by AHCA.
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Read the story from the East Oregonian.
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Join OGA February 24 at 8:00am.
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Join OHCA for this webinar on February 15.
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The application deadline is February 17.
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Read this in-depth review of the changes.
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AHCA has expressed concern with the ruling.
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OHCA is a sponsor of this event.
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Contact HLO for more information.
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View Nursing Facility Program contact information.
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This webinar will discuss FMLA and employment policies.
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Please complete and return these surveys by March 17.
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Contact DHS with questions.
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Late applications will not be accepted.
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Free online classes with CEUs are offered.
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Quarter 1 data is due February 14.
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You’ve been subscribed to these valuable newsletters from AHCA.
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The Background Check Unit has updated their forms online.
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Join OHCA in Portland on February 8
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OHCA will keep members informed of developments.
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CMS’s memorandum contains further information about this issue.
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The application deadline for Bronze, Silver, and Gold is January 26, 2017
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This year’s event will cover the theme “advancing quality dementia care programming.”
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Inconsistencies may mean a patient's' preferences are not honored.
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DHS says changes in Medicare Advantage Plans may impact Medicaid liability and other services.
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View information from DHS’s latest Information Memorandum.
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Providers who have not submitted data yet for the 3rd quarter should do so by December 1.
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The findings were published in the Journal of Palliative Medicine.
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This video is intended for residents and families.
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Lori heads OHCA’s finance and office administration.
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OHCA needs your help in developing our 2017 education curriculum.
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View guidelines and slides from OHCA’s Gwen Dayton.
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Read this update from AHCA.
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This special event will address the Final Rule from OSHA.
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Beginning July 1 the City of Portland made the law even more restrictive on employers.
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The first phase compliance date is November 28.
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This special event will address the Final Rule from OSHA.
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The webinar, "CMS Impending Rules Changes for Nursing Facilities: Diving into Key Changes," is November 1.
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This chart is for OHCA members-only.
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The webinar will be held October 27 at 10:00am.
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View the update and learn about an upcoming training opportunity.
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Join OHCA’s Gwen Dayton for this webinar on October 26.
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OHCA is co-sponsoring this event on November 1-2.
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The first compliance date is November 28, 2016.
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This training is for new preceptors needing initial preceptor training and can be attended in-person or via webinar.
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OHCA is now accepting presentation proposals for the OHCA Spring Expo in March 2017.
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Join OHCA’s Gwen Dayton for this webinar on October 26.
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The next Oregon DHS Nursing Facility News Hour will be October 19.
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Over 1,400 professionals attended Oregon’s largest long term care conference.
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CMS has posted a document that provides responses to some MDS-specific questions that were received during the SNF QRP training events.
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This three-day training is provided by the Oregon Patient Safety Commission.
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OHCA’s Annual Convention begins Monday.
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OHCA’s Gwen Dayton has prepared this resource.
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The app is available by searching “OHCA Annual Convention 2016” in your app store.
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CMS is offering this free webinar on September 14.
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Register now to receive the regular registration price.
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The Oregon Partnership to Improve Dementia Care is presenting a Fall 2016 dementia awareness and education webinar series.
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The half day class, “MDS Changes,” will be held from 9:00am-1:00pm on September 27.
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CMS published new Five-Star rankings on its Nursing Home Compare (NHC) website.
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Please contact OHCA’s Linda Kirschbaum with questions.
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Register now to receive the early bird discounted rate on your registration.
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CMS released last week the federal fiscal year 2017 SNF Prospective Payment System final rule.
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The deadline to submit award nominations is this Friday, August 5.
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Nominations are being accepted through Friday, August 5.
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Slides from this presentation are available to view.
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CMS reported that the QM component of the Five-Star Rating System will reflect five of the six new QMs that are currently featured on NHC.
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AHCA/NCAL has announced that vendors can now upload their CoreQ data in the organization’s LTC Trend Tracker.
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The campaign aims to improve health care provider adherence to CDC hand hygiene recommendations.
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Register to attend the 2016 Annual Convention & Trade Show September 19-20 in Portland.
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Please dial-in at least 15 minutes before call start time.
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The goal of the reporting program is to understand why and how adverse events occur and share aggregate information statewide to improve healthcare in Oregon.
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Medicaid rates for nursing facilities will increase to $281.08 per patient per day and
assisted living and residential care facilities will increase by 2.5%.
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July 1 begins the first date of data collection. Nursing facilities will have up to 45 days to submit data from July 1, 2016, to September 30, 2016.
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The event scheduled for June 2 has been postponed to July 14.
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AHCA is offering this free webinar on June 9.
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Researchers at Brown University are conducting a survey to learn about nursing facility and assisted living policies regarding camera use in resident rooms.
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By the end of 2016, at least 30 percent of Medicare payments will have shifted to alternate payment models.
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OPSC has released the first quarter PRSP report.
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Read information about these changes.
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PEPPER is an educational tool that summarizes provider-specific data statistics for Medicare services that may be at risk for improper payments.
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Included is a preview of data for each NF on the new quality measures added to the Nursing Home Compare website on April 27.
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CMS is offering the opportunity for awardees in the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement initiative to continue their participation.
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Nursing centers whose leaders agree to participate will receive free vaccines.
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The Oregon DHS Office of Licensing & Regulatory Oversight has updated and improved the 2008 CBC Survey Process Guide.
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McKnight’s reports that the percentage of nursing homes that received deficiency-free surveys is steadily increasing.
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AHCA has a variety of resources and information, including a webinar and handouts on their website.
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OHCA is hosting this event on April 28, 2106, from 9am to 3pm in Portland.
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A recent CMS MLN Matters Article describes the following update to be implemented on July 5, 2016.
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What can AHCA/NCAL members do over the next few weeks to prepare for the addition of the new measures in April and in July?
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The Office of Licensing and Regulatory Oversight CBC survey group offers survey technical assistance tip on RN assessments.
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Join Acumentra Health for a free in-person session on March 30 in Springfield, Oregon.
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The guide for nursing assistant staffing reporting has been updated to include the NATCEP reporting requirement.
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The next CMS Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)/Long Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum is scheduled for March 3 at 2pmET.
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Join the Regional HAI Summit webinar on March 23, brought to you by HealthInsight Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO).
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This Friday, February 26, the Oregon Patient Safety Commission will honor exemplary healthcare facilities at their Fifth Annual Oregon Patient Safety Forum.
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Oregon DHS has just completed another federal Payment Error Rate Measurement audit.
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CMS released the annual report summarizing impacts from the Initiative to Reduce Avoidable Hospitalizations among Nursing Facility Residents in 2014.
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Read the presentation from DHS’s most recent Nursing Facility Quarterly News Hour.
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The Oregon Patient Safety Commission has released its Nursing Home Program Report.
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Join PointRight for the CEU Webinar “Managing in a Managed Care World.”
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DHS has released the 2016 Nursing Assistant Staffing Report.
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The tentative date for the next Skilled Nursing Facilities/Long Term Care, Open Door Forum is Thursday, January 21, 2016.
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The Oregon Fire Marshall has issued safety guidelines on the use of decorative items during the holiday season. Read the full article to learn more about precautions your facility can take.
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The October 30th Nursing Facility News Hour included a presentation from Lynda Crandall titled: “Engaging Staff in Individuating Care.” You can find her full presentation here.
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The Oregon Patient Safety Commission has seen a drop in nursing facility reporting for this year. The commission urges nursing facilities to submit their 2015 reports in advance of the December 31st deadline.
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Oregon Department of Human Services reminds Medicaid nursing facilities to complete their reporting requirements by end of the month.
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CMS recently opened registration for the voluntary early participation in electronic submission of payroll data, including staff start and end dates (for calculating staff retention and turnover), and census data.
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Learn practical ways to improve the use of antibiotics in your community.
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With the ICD-10 deadline less than a month away on October 1st, 2015, the Oregon Health Authority has issued a series of resources for providers and a webinar to answer questions.
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Members are encouraged to submit comments to the proposed rule change for the SNF/NF Medicare and Medicaid Requirements for Participation by 5 p.m. Monday, September 14.
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The Oregon Center for Nursing is asking for your help on a survey of skilled nursing facilities to better understand the demand for nurses in Oregon.
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