February 10, 2022

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Featured News

LeadingAge Ohio Open Positions Survey confirms stark workforce needs, turnover data shared

Whether we point to “the great resignation”, the vaccine mandate, or other factors, workforce is the top issue facing every LeadingAge Ohio member. In late 2021, the LeadingAge Ohio Board of Directors asked that LeadingAge Ohio develop a quarterly pulse survey on open positions to inform our advocacy with the latest data.

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You Asked... We Answered

You Asked... We Answered

After the phase 2 deadline of March 15, 2022, do new hires need to have their vaccination series completed before providing care or can just be starting?

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    LeadingAge Ohio News

    2022 LeadingAge Ohio Awards Program – Call for nominations opens March 1

    The LeadingAge Ohio Awards Program celebrates exemplary work of the individuals and organizations within our membership on an annual basis.

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    All-Member Webinar, Special Edition: Overwhelming Welcome Program, February 23 at 11:00AM

    Join LeadingAge Ohio on February 23 at 11:00AM for an All-Member webinar.

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    State News

    Recent bad press for long-term care, LeadingAge Ohio responds

    In recent weeks, several articles have targeted Ohio’s nursing facilities, noting lapses in infection control protocols that led to deadly outbreaks.

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    ODH weighs in on camera bill, survey

    Last week, LeadingAge Ohio spoke with Ohio Department of Health (ODH) officials related to SB58, Ohio’s “camera bill” that was signed into law in late 2021 and set to take effect on March 23.

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    Nursing Facility News

    CMS makes nursing home COVID-19 booster vaccination data available online, increasing transparency for consumers

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is now posting data on COVID-19 vaccine booster shots administered to nursing home residents and staff on the Medicare.gov Care Compare website.

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    NF franchise fee and updated HB169 provider relief

    This week, the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) shared its plans for flexibility with the deadline for franchise fee payment.

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    Survey Tip of the Week: Medication Misappropriation

    Abuse was the topic reviewed during the February Survey Tips and Tactics (STAT) call. Medication misappropriation is a common cited area under F-tag 602.

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    SNF Provider Preview Reports – Now available

    The Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Preview Reports have been updated and are now available.

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    PBJ submission deadline reminder is February 14

    Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) data for October 1 through December 31 is due by February 14, 2022.

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    SNF cost comparison and industry trends report

    LeadingAge Ohio Associate Firm CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) has provided the following Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Cost Comparison and Industry Trends Report.

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    Life Plan Community News

    Ziegler Credit Surveillance Special Report - COVID-19 impact on NFP Life Plan Communities

    LeadingAge Ohio Partner Ziegler and its credit surveillance team released a report on COVD-19 and its impact on not-for-profit Life Plan Communities last week.

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    Attention Wii bowlers: National Senior Wii Bowl Championship registration now open!

    The National Senior League (NSL) 2022 National Senior Wii Bowl Championships begin the week of Feb 21. Only 10 days remain to register at www.nslgames.com.

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    Education and Resources

    Housing Professionals Webinar Series

    LeadingAge Ohio is pleased to announce that it is partnering with LeadingAge New York to offer members the opportunity to attend the 2022 Annual Housing Professionals Webinar Series!

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    Check out the LeadingAge Ohio Education Calendar!

    LeadingAge Ohio holds valuable education webinars and in-person events all throughout the year.

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      Questions?

      Please send all questions to COVID19@leadingageohio.org. Additionally, members are encouraged to visit the LeadingAge Ohio COVID-19 Facebook Working Group to pose questions to peers and share best practices. LeadingAge is continuing semi-weekly calls for all members. To participate in these calls, members should register here.  

      LeadingAge Ohio is working to ensure that the information in our daily alerts, on our website, and all coronavirus-related communications is as accurate as possible. However, LeadingAge Ohio makes no guarantees about the accuracy of the information. 

      Education & Events

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      Upcoming Education Events

      February 10, 2022
      12:00-1:00PM

      Activity Professionals Zoom Fellowship Meeting

      LeadingAge Ohio Member Only

      Zoom Meeting

      February 14, 2022
      10:00-10:30AM

      Advocacy In Action Member Call

      WEBINAR

      February 17, 2022
      11:00AM-2:00PM

      Don't Leave Money on the Table: 2021 QIP Collaborative

      Webinar

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