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Your Link to Long Term Care News in Massachusetts

September 21, 2023

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Biden Administration Announces Plans to Offer Temporary Protected Status to Nearly 500,000 Venezuelans

Yesterday, the Biden administration announced plans to make it legally possible for Venezuelan immigrants to seek work in the United States.

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New COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Use

On September 11, the FDA approved for emergency use updated COVID-19 vaccines for 2023-2024 manufactured by ModernaTX Inc. and Pfizer Inc.

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DPH Training on New MDS Section S Questions: Opioid Use Disorder and Psychotropic Medications

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DPH will host two virtual training sessions focused on the new MDS Section S questions, which pertain to state-specific items for Massachusetts long-term care facilities.

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Fall Education Programs – Register at www.maseniorcare.org

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Now is the time to register for important clinical and regulatory programs!

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Reminder: September 29th Deadline Approaching for NFs to Respond to EOHHS’ Request for Information (RFI) for Creating Rates to Enable Nursing Facilities to Meet the Specialized Needs of Certain Populations

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At Mass Senior Care’s request for the benefit of membership, on August 16th EOHHS issued a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit relevant information from nursing facilities to enable MassHealth to create enhanced rates to serve these populations.

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Incite Strategic Partners Announces 4 New Contracts

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MSCA has a partnership with Incite Strategic Partners, the exclusive Group Purchasing Organization of AHCA/NCAL.

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Just For RNs Looking to Improve Geriatric Nursing Competence & Outcomes

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The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living’s Gero Nurse Prep course significantly increases RNs’ gerontological nursing competency test scores.

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National Assisted Living Week - September 10-16, 2023

National Assisted Living Week 2023

Thank you to all Mass Senior Care Members for sharing how you spent National Assisted Living Week!

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In This Issue

  • Biden Administration Announces Plans to Offer Temporary Protected Status to Nearly 500,000 Venezuelans
  • New COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Use
  • DPH Training on New MDS Section S Questions: Opioid Use Disorder and Psychotropic Medications
  • Fall Education Programs – Register at www.maseniorcare.org
  • Reminder: September 29th Deadline Approaching for NFs to Respond to EOHHS’ Request for Information (RFI) for Creating Rates to Enable Nursing Facilities to Meet the Specialized Needs of Certain Populations
  • Incite Strategic Partners Announces 4 New Contracts
  • Just For RNs Looking to Improve Geriatric Nursing Competence & Outcomes
  • National Assisted Living Week - September 10-16, 2023

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