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June 02, 2022
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LeadingAge Ohio NewsThe next LeadingAge Ohio All-Member Call is scheduled to take place this coming Tuesday, June 7 at 11:30AM. read full article >In 2021, LeadingAge Ohio members reclaimed a projected $4 million in additional reimbursement through intensive focus on the Medicaid Quality Incentive Payment (QIP). read full article >Join LeadingAge Ohio staff, legislators, and members in the northeast region on Thursday, June 16, from 5:00-7:00PM, at Great Lakes Brewing Company in downtown Cleveland for the first of three LeadingAge Ohio PAC fundraising receptions. read full article >Last week, LeadingAge Ohio released a call for nominations to serve on the LeadingAge Ohio Board of Directors and individuals in all stages and capacities of leadership positions are encouraged to apply. read full article >LeadingAge Ohio is providing members with a Dropbox file each month featuring unique graphic files for social media use. read full article >Join LeadingAge Ohio and representatives from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) on June 22 at 1:00PM for the most up-to-date information on top Life Safety Code deficiencies and remedies, as well as other hot topics related to Life Safety. read full article >Top State NewsStarting yesterday, the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) began accepting applications for the statewide Indoor Visitation project funded through civil monetary penalty (CMP) funds, which allows nursing facilities to use up to $3,000 per facility to purchase portable fans and portable room air cleaners with HEPA H-13 or -14 filters to facilitate safe indoor visitation. read full article >Yesterday afternoon, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) shared the attached Monkeypox Virus Update outlining resources available through ODH for the diagnosis of monkeypox and other important information. read full article >LeadingAge Ohio is part of the Complete to Compete (C2C) coalition, a statewide network of employers, education and higher education stakeholders working toimprove post-secondary attainment and better align education / training with Ohio’s jobs. read full article >Top Federal/National NewsOn May 24, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) changed the definition of the up-to-date definition to include the second booster dose. read full article >The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a revised memo on May 26 announcting that providers who continue to operate, or have reactivated the emergency response plan due to COVID-19, may once again qualify for the actual emergency exemption from emergency preparedness emergency plan testing requirements. read full article >This week, LeadingAge asked members to reach out to Congress to urge passage of the next COVID relief bill. read full article >Top Nursing Facility NewsThe pain management F-tag 697 states that a facility must ensure that pain management is provided to residents who require such services, consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents’ goals and preferences. read full article >Top Education and ResourcesLeadingAge Ohio holds valuable education webinars and in-person events all throughout the year. read full article >Top |
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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.
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Education and Events ArticlesNone at this time. Top Upcoming Education Events
June 8, 2022
10:00-11:00AMAdverse EventsWEBINAR June 9, 2022
12:00-1:00PMLeadingAge Ohio Member OnlyZoom Meeting June 13, 2022
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