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Mass Senior Care E-News Update: March 25, 2021

Sponsored by: 

ProCare LTC Pharmacy - ProText

In This Issue:

  • Massachusetts MOLST to POLST transition and Electronic Registry Initiative
  • Massachusetts Department of Public Health Guidance Reopen Approach for Health Care Providers Phase 4: New Normal
  • DPH Annual Surveys Resume
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - March 18, 2021

Sponsored by: 

Geriatric Medical

In This Issue:

  • US Senate Hearing on Nursing Home COVID-19 Impact: Focus on Staffing Levels, Ownership Structure and Data Transparency
  • State Senate Debating the COVID-19 Recovery Bill Today
  • DPH Annual Surveys Resume
  • CMS Provides Resources for Family Members on Visitation
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - March 11, 2021

Sponsored by: 

ProCare LTC Pharmacy - ProText

In This Issue:

  • CMS Releases Revised Guidance on Nursing Home Visitation
  • Massachusetts Travel Restrictions Revised for Individuals Fully Vaccinated
  • MassHealth Transportation Information for Providers
  • MSCA Offering Virtual Sessions on Meeting Staff Needs for Trauma Informed Care & Support in 2021
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - March 4, 2021

In This Issue:

  • Take Action to Support Nursing Home Legislation
  • Mass Senior Care Testifies at Two Important Public Hearings: (1) MassHealth NF Rates and (2) DPH LTCF Licensure Amendments
  • Changes to the Long-term Care Facility Licensure Renewal Application
  • 2021 National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW)
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Mass Senior Care E-News Update - February 25, 2020

In This Issue:

  • Massachusetts nursing homes make ‘significant strides’ amid coronavirus vaccine rollout
  • Mass Senior Care Testifies at Public Hearing on Health Equity
  • Nominations Open: 2021 National Compassionate Caregivers of the Year Award
  • Register Now for Upcoming Education Webinars: New Value Based Payment Program Just Added
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - February 18, 2021

In This Issue:

  • Boston Herald Publishes Article on Dramatic Drop in Coronavirus Death Rate in Nursing Facilities
  • Reminder: COVID-19 Vaccine Video Available in Multiple Languages
  • Register Now for Upcoming Education Webinars: New Value Based Payment Program Just Added
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - February 11, 2021

Sponsored by: 

ProCare LTC Pharmacy - ProText

In This Issue:

  • COVID-19 Vaccine Educational Videos Available in Multiple Languages
  • Action Alert – Contact Your Member of Congress
  • EOHHS Posts Recording of Direct Care Cost-Quotient Webinar
  • Dream Flight Opportunity for WWII Veterans
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - February 4, 2021

Sponsored by: 

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

In This Issue:

  • DPH Re-Issues Proposed LTCF Licensure Regulation Revisions: Square Footage Changes Would Apply Only to New Construction – Hearing March 1st
  • Updates to Visitation Conditions, Communal Dining, and Congregate Activities in Long-Term Care Facilities
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Materials for Long Term Care Staff, Residents and Family Members
  • Register Now for Upcoming Education Webinars – Ransomware Webinar is Next Thursday
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - January 28, 2021

In This Issue:

  • AHCA Releases New Webinar Series: Grief, Trauma & the Impact of COVID-19 on Residents and Staff
  • Register Now for Upcoming Education Webinars
  • In Memoriam: Walter Ohanian
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update -January 21, 2021

Sponsored by: 

ProCare LTC Pharmacy - ProText

In This Issue:

  • New DPH Determination of Need Program Listserv
  • Register Now for Upcoming Education Webinars
  • Workforce Resources for Mass Senior Care Members
  • Quality Award Deadline is Quickly Approaching!
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - January 14, 2021

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care Develops a CNA Training Guide for Members
  • Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Update
  • CMS Officially Withdraws Proposed Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (MFAR)
  • High School Group Donates PPE to Nursing Facilities
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - January 7, 2021

Sponsored by: 

ProCare LTC, A Division of Clarest Health

In This Issue:

  • Roll-out of COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Off to a Smooth Start
  • COVID-19 Updates: January 7, 2021
  • Mass Senior Care Welcomes New Associate Member
  • Save the Date for Mass Senior Care's 2021 Spring Conference
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - December 31, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Power Management

In This Issue:

  • COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Offer Hope to Long Term Care Staff and Residents
  • Congressional Delegation Advocates for Additional Vaccination Clinic at LTC Facilities
  • Arming Ourselves Against COVID-19 Resources Translated Into Four Languages
  • NHSN Data Upload Issues Reported
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - December 17, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Alliance Health Management Services

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care Members Prepare For COVID-19 Vaccine
  • 2020 FOUNDATION SCHOLARS ANNOUNCED
  • Happy Holidays from Mass Senior Care Association
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Mass Senior Care E-News Update - December 10, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Power Management

In This Issue:

  • National COVID-19 Action Network Update: Week 4 ECHO Sessions
  • CDC Highlights Two Massachusetts Infection Prevention Success Stories
  • Mass Senior Care Welcomes New Members – December 2020
  • An Infection Control Program That Fully Prepares Your Staff for Today's Challenges
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - December 3, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Alliance Health Management Services

In This Issue:

  • CDC Places Long Term Care Residents and Staff at Highest Priority for COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Nursing homes lack the resources of other institutions. They aren’t states, they aren’t cities, they aren’t major hospital systems.
  • Massachusetts Senior Care Association and Hebrew SeniorLife Lead 300 Nursing Homes in Nationwide Initiative To Fight Covid-19 Infection In Nursing Homes
  • Long Term Care Facilities Celebrate Thanksgiving Holiday
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - November 25, 2020

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care Association Hosts 1st Virtual Annual Meeting
  • CMP Funds for In-person Visitation Aids: Application Deadline is November 30, 2020
  • Wishing Everyone A Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - November 12, 2020

In This Issue:

  • Register Now for Mass Senior Care’s Virtual Annual Meeting
  • REMINDER: MassHealth HPPD Webinar on November 13th
  • Mass Senior Care Testifies at Two Important Public Hearings
  • CMP Funds for In-person Visitation Aids: Application Deadline is November 30, 2020
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: November 5, 2020

Sponsored by: 

BerryDunn

In This Issue:

  • Register Now for Mass Senior Care’s Virtual Annual Meeting
  • Reminder: DPH Schedules Public Hearing on Proposed Licensure Regulation
  • DPH Updates to Visitation Conditions, Communal Dining, and Congregate Activities in Long-Term Care Facilities
  • Register Now for Important Webinar: Protect Your Power Source: Ensuring Diesel Fuel Reliability
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - October 29, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Clean Facilities Group

In This Issue:

  • Cybercrime Threat to U.S. Hospitals and Healthcare Providers
  • FINAL REMINDER: MassHealth Reporting and Attestation De-Densification Filing Deadline is October 30, 2020  
  • FINAL REMINDER: October 30th Deadline for Eligibility in MassHealth Targeted Isolation Space Program
  • SNFs Must Upgrade to NHSN SAMS Level-3 Access to Meet CLIA Reporting Requirements
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - October 22, 2020

Sponsored by: 

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

In This Issue:

  • DPH List of References and Resources for Flu Campaigns
  • Upcoming Workforce Webinar and RCA Onboarding Toolkit
  • Take the Massachusetts COVID-19 Survey
  • Commonwealth of Mass Announces New Eviction Diversion Initiative
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - October 16, 2020

In This Issue:

  • Governor Baker Issues Revised FY 2021 Budget Plan
  • REMINDER: MassHealth Issues Nursing Facility Bulletin for Room Density Reporting and Planning – CHIA Online Filing and Signed Attestation Due on October 23rd
  • EOHHS Schedules Remote Public Hearing for 2021 Medicaid Rate Regulation – November 6th
  • Mandatory Flu Vaccination of Long-Term Care Personnel
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - October 9, 2020

Sponsored by: 

HealthPRO/Heritage

In This Issue:

  • EOHHS Issues Proposed 2021 Medicaid Rates and User Fee
  • Op-Ed: Proper Support Can Help Ensure Well-Being Of Nursing Home Residents, Families, Caregivers, Parkinson, Gregorio Say
  • DPH Lifts Determination of Need (DoN) Moratorium on LTC Beds for Projects that Meet Certain Criteria 
  • AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program Renewal Extension
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - October 1, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Pharmscript

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care Kicks Off Fight the Flu Campaign
  • MSCA Mourns the Passing of Stephen Esdale
  • DPH Regional Manager Contact Update
  • Broad Reach Healthcare Recognized for Supporting COVID-19 Testing After High School Student Tests Positive
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - September 24, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Alliance Health Management Services

In This Issue:

  • Voting for Long Term Care Residents
  • AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo Is Two Weeks Away
  • Emergency Preparedness Resource for Long-Term Care Providers
  • MA e-MOLST Web Portal
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - September 17, 2020

In This Issue:

  • Nursing Facility Rate Reform Package Released by Baker Administration and EOHHS
  • Reminder: EOHHS Final Financial Report Template is Live - Filing Due on September 30th
  • Reminder: Register Now for Next Week’s Webinars
  • Coronavirus Commission on Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes Releases Final Report and Recommendation
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - September 10, 2020

In This Issue:

  • EOHHS Final Financial Report Template is Live - Filing Due on September 30th
  • Register Now for Virtual Education Programs
  • Reminder: Private Pay AL- Funding Deadline is Sunday, Sept. 13
  • Mass Senior Care Foundation 2020/2021 Scholarship Application Deadline Extended to September 18th
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - September 3, 2020

Sponsored by: 

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

In This Issue:

  • CHIA Issues Email Moving the 2019 Cost Report Due Date to September 30th
  • Pandemic Relief Services for Seniors and Long Term Care Staff
  • Registration Is Now Open for PDPM Education Series
  • Mass Senior Care Foundation 2020/2021 Scholarship Application Deadline Extended to September 18th
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - August 27, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Clean Facilities Group

In This Issue:

  • EOHHS Issues Final Financial Report Template, Instructions, and FAQ – Filing Due on September 30th
  • Mass Senior Care Foundation 2020/2021 Scholarship Applications Now Available
  • 2021 AHCA/NCAL Quality Award Application Packet Now Available
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: August 20, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Alliance Health Management Services

In This Issue:

  • National Nursing Home COVID-19 Safety Program - Enroll Today
  • Register for Webinar: Preparing for CHIA’s Final Financial Report and Federal Single-Audit Requirements
  • Mass Senior Care Foundation 2020/2021 Scholarship Applications Now Available
  • 2021 AHCA/NCAL Quality Award Application Packet Now Available
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - August 13, 2020

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care Foundation 2020/2021 Scholarship Applications Now Available
  • 2020-2021 Influenza Vaccination Recommendations and Clinical Guidance during the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • 2021 AHCA/NCAL Quality Award Application Packet Now Available
  • CMS Extends Date to Submit Updated ABN Form for Medicare Services
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - August 6, 2020

In This Issue:

  • AHCA/NCAL Announces 2020 Bronze and Silver Quality Award Recipients
  • Op-Ed Calls for a Better Approach to Traveler and Nursing Home Quarantine
  • HealthPRO Heritage Webinar Series: Winning with Waivers
  • CMS Issues FFY 2021 Medicare SNF PPS Final Rule Rates 
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - July 30, 2020

In This Issue:

  • House Adopts Two Important Nursing Home Amendments
  • CLA Webinar on August 4th: Demystifying the Single Audit Requirement for Provider Relief Funds
  • REMINDER: Direct Care Add On Filing Due Date is Friday, July 31, 2020
  • MSCA Chair Thomas Lavallee Calls for a Permanent Fix for Nursing Homes
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - July 23, 2020

In This Issue:

  • DHHS Announces $5 Billion in New NF COVID-19 Funding to Increase Testing and Staffing
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - July 16, 2020

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care Urges HHS to Extend the Public Health Emergency Declaration
  • Summary of CMS Initiative for Point of Care COVID-19 Testing in Nursing Homes
  • Department of Family and Medical Leave Finalizes Revised Paid Family and Medical Leave Regulations
  • National CMS/CDC Nursing Home COVID-19 Training
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - July 9, 2020

In This Issue:

  • Action Alert: Ask Congress to Support Nursing Home Residents & Staff During COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Updated EOHHS Guidance Released on Outdoor Visitation, Outdoor Congregate Activities and Communal Dining
  • Gillette Makes Generous Donation of Disposable Razors Designed for Use by Caregivers
  • Mass Senior Care Welcomes New Facility Member
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - July 3, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Pharmscript

In This Issue:

  • EOHHS Announces Long Term EOHHS Announces Long Term Care Facility Surveillance Testing Program – Supplemental Funding to Cover Testing Costs
  • MassHealth NF Census for July 1 – New Filing Process through UMASS
  • CMS Announces Plans to End the Blanket Waiver Requiring Nursing Homes to Submit Staffing Data
  • Op-Ed Recognizes Heroic Caregivers in Long Term Care
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: June 25, 2020

In This Issue:

  • House Approves Nursing Home Surveillance Testing Amendment 
  • Op-Eds Recognize Certified Nursing Assistants During National CNA Week
  • Special Video Tribute to Long Term Care Heroes
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - June 11, 2020

In This Issue:

  • Long Term Care Community Comes Together for a Moment of Silence and Reflection
  • Deadline Tomorrow: Sign the Nursing Home Ballot Initiative Petition
  • Applying COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Strategies in Nursing Homes
  • Celebrate National Nursing Assistants Week, June 18-25, 2020
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - June 4, 2020

In This Issue:

  • ​​​​​​​Sign the Nursing Home Ballot Initiative Petition Today
  • Mass Senior Care Cancels June 16th Spring Conference & Trade Show
  • Fire Drill Waiver Tool Kit Keeps You In Compliance with CMS Requirements
  • Department of Family and Medical Leave June 11th Virtual Hearing on Draft Revised PFML Regulations
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - May 28, 2020

In This Issue:

  • ​​​​​​​Sign the Nursing Home Ballot Initiative Petition Today
  • Mass Senior Care Promotes Stories of Caring -May 28, 2020
  • Nationwide Unemployment Scam Targets Massachusetts Claimants
  • Mass Senior Care Welcomes New Member
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - May 22, 2020

Sponsored by: 

HealthPRO/Heritage

In This Issue:

  • Nursing Facility Ballot Initiative – Please Help Us Gather Signatures!
  • Mass Senior Care Members Promote Stories of Caring
  • OSHA Alert on Nursing Home and Long Term Care Workers' Safety
  • Mass Senior Care E-News Update - May 22, 2020 > Newsletter Section
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Mass Senior Care E-News Update - May 14, 2020

Sponsored by: 

HealthPRO/Heritage

In This Issue:

  • Register Now for Two Important Webinars
  • Stories of Caring and Recovery During National Skilled Nursing Care Week
  • AG Healey and Mass. Senior Care Supply 730 Tablets to Nursing Homes to Keep Families Connected During Covid-19 Pandemic
  • Boston Mayor Marty Walsh Shares a Video Message of Gratitude to Long Term Care Facilities
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: May 7, 2020

Sponsored by: 

HealthPRO/Heritage

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care Advocacy Results in Nursing Facility Investments
  • Register for May 8th Webinar - Understanding the Cohorting and PPE Requirements of the Massachusetts Nursing Facility Infection Control Competency Checklist
  • Communicative Technology CMP Funding for Long Term Care Facilities
  • Mass Senior Care Recognizes Our Heroes During National Nurses Week
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: May 1, 2020

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care Partners with Monster.com to Bring Job Seekers to Long Term Care
  • Administrator at Williamstown Common Shares Her Story with Congressman Kennedy
  • Upcoming Webinar Series from Mass Senior Care Associate Members
  • Nursing Home Virtual Conference 2020 – NASW-MA
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: April 24, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Clean Facilities Group

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care and MIT Partner to Support Nursing Facility Residents, Families and Staff
  • Video Library Created to Inform, Support, and Connect Long Term Care Staff and Residents
  • Register Now for Complimentary Webinar: Federal Funding Assistance for COVID-19 Response and Recovery
  • AG Maura Healey Announces New Website for Health Care Workers, First Responders
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: April 16, 2020

Sponsored by: 

O2Safe Solutions

In This Issue:

  • Our Long Term Care Heroes Never Cease to Amaze Us!
  • EOHHS Responds to MSCA Urgent Request for Assistance: Outlines Steps to Date to Support Nursing Facilities
  • Calendar Year 2019 Nursing Home Cost Report Filing Update - Postponement
  • Long-Term Care Staffing Portal Offers $1,000 Sign on Bonus
Read more

Mass Senior Care Association E-News Update - April 9, 2020

Sponsored by: 

BerryDunn

In This Issue:

  • Long Term Care Staff Rise to the Challenge
  • New Workforce Resources for Mass Senior Care Members
  • PPE Donations to Nursing Homes
  • MDS Isolation Coding Guidance Remains Unchanged
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - April 2, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Pharmscript

In This Issue:

  • Thank You to Our Heroes: We Are All in This Together
  • MassHealth: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) — Guidance for Applicants and Members
  • Upcoming Webinars Offer Timely Information on New Federal and State Laws Related to COVID-19
  • Supporting Frontline Healthcare Workers
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - March 26, 2020

In This Issue:

  • Celebrating Our Heroes: Creativity and Innovation at the Forefront of Providing Resident Centered Care During COVID-19 Outbreak
  • Mass Senior Care Reschedules Two Major Programs
  • CMS is Delaying Implementation of the October 1, 2020 MDS Update
  • CMS Announces SNF QRP and VBP Relief in Response to COVID-19
Read more

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