Events

SNF Quality Reporting: What’s New, What’s Next & What It Means for Your Facility October 20, 2026 1:00-2:00 pm Virtual Event Description Join this virtual session for a practical look at the latest SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP) changes and what your facility should be doing now to prepare. CMS continues to evolve how skilled nursing facilities are measured, evaluated, and publicly reported. From changes to MDS reporting and quality measures to new data validation and reporting requirements, staying ahead

Mass Senior Care Association is pleased to host our Annual Meeting & Trade Show on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA! This premier annual event brings together providers, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss the latest hot topics and opportunities to shape the future of long-term care. This year’s trade show will be limited to 60 sponsors and exhibitors, and we anticipate nearly 300 long term care professionals including owners, corporate staff, Administrators, DNS, department

Join colleagues from across the Commonwealth for Mass Senior Care's Annual Meeting & Trade Show on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at the DCU Center in Worcester. This premier annual event brings together providers, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss the latest hot topics and opportunities to shape the future of long-term care. We encourage you to register early and reserve your place at this important annual gathering! FEATURED SESSIONS • 4 CEUs Advocating with Clarity: Telling the Story of Caring

Beyond the Behavior: Supporting MassHealth Add-On Payments Through Accurate Coding and Documentation Friday, November 20, 2026 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Virtual Event Description: Supporting MassHealth behavioral indicator add-on payments requires clear connections among documented behaviors, MDS coding, and individualized care plans. This session will examine the documentation and audit expectations outlined in Nursing Facility Bulletin 201, focusing on Section E coding, behavioral frequency within the seven-day look-back period, and nursing documentation of interventions and outcomes. Participants will explore the

Documenting Respiratory Symptoms: MassHealth Requirements for Shortness of Breath When Lying Flat Thursday, December 3, 2026 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Virtual Event Description: Accurately coding shortness of breath when lying flat requires a documented clinical assessment that supports the MDS response. This session will examine MassHealth Bulletin’s expectations for documentation of an active respiratory diagnosis, assessment findings within the look-back period, and evidence that a resident experiences shortness of breath when lying flat or avoids that position because of

Evaluation and Treatment of the Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Dementia – A Program for Medical Directors and Advanced Clinicians Monday, December 7, 2026 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Virtual Event Description Neuropsychiatric symptoms—including agitation, aggression, depression, anxiety, psychosis, sleep disturbance, apathy, and wandering—are extremely common among people living with dementia and are major contributors to distress for residents, families, and care teams. This presentation will provide a practical, person-centered framework for understanding and managing these symptoms across the course of dementia