ODHS

2026 CNA Staffing and Template

This provider alert is for nursing facility providers. Read More

Winter Weather Alert

View this provider alert from ODHS to ensure you are prepared for inclement weather. Read More

Quality Metric Reporting Due January 31

Make sure you are aware of the upcoming quality metric reporting requirements. Read More

Reminder: Receiving Gifts from Residents

Review this provider alert from ODHS on receiving gifts from residents during the holiday season. Read More

Mandatory Quality Measurement Reporting Begins Jan. 1, 2026

Review this provider alert from ODHS. Read More

Reminder: Receiving Gifts from Residents

Review this provider alert from ODHS on receiving gifts from residents during the holiday season. Read More

Receiving Gifts from Residents

Review this provider alert from ODHS on receiving gifts from residents during the upcoming holiday season. Read More

Exit Door Alarms in Long Term Care Communities

Review this provider alert from ODHS regarding exit door alarm requirements. Read More

Reminder: ODHS Wage Survey Required for Medicaid Providers

This is a reminder that the ODHS wage survey is required for ALL providers who take Medicaid contracts & recommended for all others. Read More

ODHS to Lead State’s Food Emergency Response to the Federal Government Shutdown

Make sure you are up-to-date on the status of the government shutdown. Read More

Support for APD In-Home Consumers During the Loss of SNAP Benefits

Review this article to locate food resources that are available to residents/clients during the loss of SNAP benefits. Read More

Reminder: Wage Transparency Survey for Long Term Care Providers

OHCA is asking members to complete this important survey by November 30. Read More

COVID-19 Vaccine Reporting Requirements – October 2025

These reporting requirements are for community-based care communities only. Read More

Door and Locking Devices in Assisted Living and Residential Care Facilities

These requirements must be implemented by November 1, 2025. Read More

Respiratory Season Infection Prevention and Outbreak Management Resources

Make sure your community is prepared for respiratory season. Read More

Nursing Facility Cost Reporting Advisory

This is a reminder for all nursing facility providers to complete cost reporting by October 31, 2025. Read More

Required Wage Transparency Survey to Launch for Medicaid Providers

This is a required survey for most CBC providers with Medicaid contracts. Read More

Safety, Oversight, and Quality Assessment Report

Review the key findings from this report from an independent consulting agency. Read More

Recent Top 10 Citation Trends for Community-Based Care

This survey period covers January – June 2025. Read More

Nursing Facility-Specific Provider Alerts

Make sure to view these important updates for nursing facilities. Read More

Medicaid Reimbursement Rate Changes

These rate changes are effective July 1, 2025 Read More

Long Term Care Provider Tax Rate Announced

OHCA shared this information in last week’s Legislative Alert. Read More

Elopement Awareness and Extreme Heat in Memory Care

Review this recent provider alert from ODHS. Read More

New Online Form to Submit Licensing Violation Complaints

Make sure you are up to date on the new licensing complaint process. Read More

Community-Based Care Feedback Survey

Survey participation will be requested starting on May 1. Read More

Individual Based Limitations Flow Chart Updated

Review the changes to this chart. Read More

APD Antibiotic Stewardship Collaborative Learning Series Registration

Review the details of this newly launched program. Read More

Submit Additional Disclosure Forms by March 31, 2025.

Ensure you are in compliance with OAR 411-058-0300. Read More

Emergency Preparedness Call Notification

Make sure you are prepared for an upcoming emergency preparedness call. Read More

New Electronic MDS 3.0 Individual Correction/Deletion Request Form

Review the updates to this form. Read More

FAQ Regarding LGBTQ+ Training

Make sure your community is aware of these training requirements. Read More

Severe Winter Weather Reminders

Make sure your community is prepared for any adverse winter weather. Read More

Quality Measurement Data Reporting Deadline Approaching

Remember to submit your quality reporting metrics to ODHS by tomorrow, January 31. Read More

Spam or Phishing Email Attempts

Be aware of this phishing email that has been sent to assisted living and residential care organizations. Read More

APD-ODDS Rate and Wage Final Report Now Available

The findings of this study were presented to the Oregon Legislature. Read More

Provider Requirement on Reporting to Safety Oversight and Quality

Make sure you are following the correct steps when it comes to incident reporting. Read More

Emergency Service Utilization for Assisted Living and Residential Care Facilities

View this provider alert to ensure you are utilizing emergency services properly at your community. Read More

Reminder: Nursing Facility Staff Receiving Gifts from Residents/Family

Make sure you are aware of the policies and procedures around receiving gifts as the holiday season approaches. Read More

Severe Weather Reminders for Winter

Make sure you and your community are prepared for any extreme weather events. Read More

ABST Review Process Enhancements

Make sure you are aware of these review enhancements to the Acuity-Based Staffing Tool. Read More

OBSN Division 47 Rules – Updates and Upcoming Trainings

Make sure your community is aware of the changes to the RN delegation rules. Read More

Nursing Facility News Hour Materials

View the materials from the Nursing Facility News Hour. Read More

Free Air Filtration Units Are Still Available for Long Term Care Facilities

Facilities in areas impacted by wildfires are strongly encouraged to apply. Read More

Extreme Heat Advisory – Tips and Resources

This advisory is for all assisted living, nursing facility, and residential care providers. Read More

In-Home Care Agency Reimbursement Rates

This provider alert is for in-home care agency providers. Read More

Hiring Family of Medicaid Clients as Caregivers

Review the clarification from Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) below. Read More