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March 31, 2022
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You Asked... We AnsweredAre nursing facilities able to immediately stop using eye protection as universal source control once the community transmission level drops to a moderate to low level or do we have to wait two weeks as required for testing? read full article >Top LeadingAge Ohio NewsThe LeadingAge Ohio Awards Program celebrates exemplary work of the individuals and organizations within our membership on an annual basis. read full article >LeadingAge Ohio is providing members with a Dropbox file each month featuring unique graphic files for use on social media. read full article >Top State NewsIn last week’s edition of The Source, LeadingAge Ohio reported on the distribution of HB169 provider relief funds to Ohio nursing facilities and hospices. read full article >Last week, Governor DeWine signed an executive order for the Department of Medicaid (ODM) to issue provider relief funds approved by the Ohio General Assembly in H.B. 169 for home health, community behavioral health, and noninstitutional durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS). read full article >While COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths continue to decline in Ohio and nationally, new variants in the future remain likely. read full article >This week, LeadingAge Ohio members took to Capitol Hill to meet with Ohio’s congressional delegation and Senators on a number of requests, including workforce issues and the need for additional relief funds. read full article >Top Federal/National NewsIn March 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released memorandum QSO-19-08-NH, which outlined a plan to update the quality measure (QM) rating thresholds every six months. read full article >On March 29, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a second booster dose for higher risk individuals and subsequently the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that they will update their recommendations to allow certain immunocompromised individuals and people over the age of 50 who received an initial booster dose at least 4 months ago to be eligible for another mRNA booster to increase their protection against severe disease from COVID-19. read full article >The White House announced the launching of COVID.gov, a new one-stop shop website to help all people in the United States gain even better access to lifesaving tools like vaccines, tests, treatments, and masks, as well as get the latest updates on COVID-19 in their area. read full article >Top Nursing Facility NewsQuality of Care F-tag 684 is the third most frequently cited f-tag in FY 2022. A common area of noncompliance involves skin treatments. read full article >Top Education and ResourcesOn April 27, LeadingAge Ohio invites you to attend this interactive and engaging presentation which will focus on the education and additional application requirements for Certified Medication Aides (CMAs). read full article >Join experts from around the country each Thursday in May to hear best practices, case studies, and strategies to address current key topics of interest: increasing your community’s independent living census; maximizing effectiveness of social media for both marketing and employee engagement; and what we’ve learned from COVID, related to enhancing resident wellness. read full article >Calling on Housing Leadership, Bankers, Developers, HCBS Providers, Health Plan Leadership and Policymakers to join us for a day of mapping solutions for funding community-based aging services. read full article >LeadingAge Ohio holds valuable education webinars and in-person events all throughout the year. read full article >Top |
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Education and Events ArticlesNone at this time. Top Upcoming Education Events
March 30-31, 2022LeadingAge Ohio Offices, 2233 North Bank Drive, Columbus, OH 43220 April 6, 2022
3:00-4:00PMHospiLearn SeriesWEBINAR April 11, 2022
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