April 28, 2022

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Life Plan Community webinar series: Starts May 5

Many LeadingAge Ohio members are pivoting to expand and enhance their independent living offerings, to ensure they are competitive in their local communities and offering the best place for older adults to age.

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Help Your Board Hit the Governance Bullseye, webinar series: Starts June 7

LeadingAge Ohio and HJ Sims invite you to join this exciting webinar series with your board members as HJ Sims provides a series of comprehensive virtual content geared directly toward the governance of senior living providers.

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You Asked... We Answered

You asked... We Answered

Has there been any additional clarification on how the HB 169 funds can be used by nursing facilities? Specifically, is there a timeframe within which we can use them? What is the definition of “direct care”?

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    LeadingAge Ohio News

    LAST CHANCE: Clark R. Law Executive Management Scholarship announced, application portal open until May 1

    The LeadingAge Ohio Foundation is funding $2500 for Clark R. Law scholarship awards in 2022.

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    State News

    DeWine signs bill allowing nursing home visits in future pandemics

    Last week, Governor DeWine signed HB120 (Richardson) into law, which would place certain requirements for compassionate visitation nursing homes in the event of future public health emergencies.

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    Ohio legislation proposes rebasing direct care

    Last week, Representatives Susan Manchester and Jim Hoops, as well as Senator Mark Romanchuk, introduced companion bills HB 625 and SB 325, respectively.

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    Medicaid shares timeline for “Next Generation” credentialing, fiscal intermediary

    The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) will begin to launch its Next Generation Medicaid program beginning July 1, 2022, with the implementation of OhioRISE, a coordinated care program for children with complex behavioral health needs.

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    Federal/National News

    Next CMS SNF/LTC Open Door Forum: Today at 2:00PM

    The next SNF/LTC Open Door Forum is scheduled for today, Thursday April 28, from 2:00-3:00PM.

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    Nursing Facility News

    Reminders: Medicaid cost reports & franchise fee

    The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) confirmed this week that cost reports can be submitted through May 2 given the weekend includes April 30.

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    Survey Tip of the Week: Medication Errors

    Medication administration review is a mandatory task within the Long-Term Care Survey Process (LTCSP).

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    Care Compare April refresh of SNF QRP data now available

    The April 2022 refresh of the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP) data is now available on Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog (PDC).

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    CMS addresses proposed rule, waiver termination on stakeholder call

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) held a national nursing homes stakeholder call on April 27 to review recent and forthcoming updates including the release of the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) proposed rule for fiscal year (FY) 2023, public reporting of nursing home ownership data, and termination of certain 1135 federal blanket waivers.

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    Housing News

    Payment Innovation in Affordable Housing: May 17

    LeadingAge Ohio is 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.

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    Life Plan Community News

    “Best Senior Living” ratings coming in May

    In May 2022, the U.S. News & World Report “Best Senior Living” ratings will debut.

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    Education and Resources

    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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      Education & Events

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      Upcoming Education Events

      April 28, 2022
      9:00AM-4:30PM

      Advanced Principles of Hospice Management

      LeadingAge Ohio; 2233 North Bank Drive; Columbus, OH 43220

      May 4, 2022
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      Constipation 101: Pharmacotherapy for the Hospice Clinician

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      May 5, 2022
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