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E-News Update:
October 4, 2018
Provider Resources
Registration is Now Open for Mass Senior Care’s 2018 Annual Meeting & Trade Show
Join colleagues from across the state at our 2018 Annual Meeting & Trade Show on Thursday, November 8th at the DCU Center in Worcester. This year's theme, " Shaping the Future of Long Term Care: It’s All About Quality,” will feature keynote presentations from U.S. Congressman Richard Neal and Mark Parkinson, President & CEO, American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). The afternoon session will include a Department of Public Health Presentation on Nursing Home Quality Initiatives ,
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Sponsor/Exhibitor Opportunities Now Available for 2018 Annual Meeting
Massachusetts Senior Care Association is pleased to offer Associate Members sponsorship opportunities and exhibitor booths for the upcoming 2018 Annual Meeting & Trade Show on Thursday, November 8th at the DCU Center in Worcester. This year's featured speakers are U.S. Congressman Richard Neal and Governor Mark Parkinson , President & CEO of American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). Don't miss this opportunity – these sponsorships can promote your business, increase awareness of your products and services, and
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Reminder: Take Action: Opposition to Ballot Question 1 – Rigid Mandated Nurse Staffing Ratios - Health Policy Commission Estimates $1 Billion in New Costs
On November 6th, Massachusetts voters will consider Ballot Question One, which would set rigid, one-size-fits-all government-mandated nurse staffing levels at all hospitals across the Commonwealth, in all units, at all times. Earlier this year, Massachusetts Senior Care joined the Coalition to Protect Patient Safety in opposition to the proposed hospital nurse staffing ballot question. Mass Senior Care is extremely concerned that the ballot initiative would exacerbate the current nurse shortage in long term care facilities, as long term care nurses
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MassMAP Training and Orientation Sessions
MassMAP Training and Orientation sessions for nursing homes, assisted living residences and rest homes will be held on November 28, 29, and 30 in various locations throughout the State. This training will include an overview of MassMAP, a discussion on surge and transportation evacuation, completing and updating of facility information in the MassMAP system and emergency reporting. Attendance at this session is recommended for administrators, DONs and maintenance/facility staff that are new to MassMAP. Pre-work will be required prior to
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Resident Smoking in Long-Term Care Facilities: MSCA-DPH Webinar
Please join Mass Senior Care, the Department of Public Health and the Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman for a webinar on November 19 from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm to discuss the federal and state regulations related to a resident’s right to smoke in long-term care facilities. This webinar will discuss a resident’s right to reasonable accommodation and resident safety and health. Please note: This webinar will not include a discussion regarding medical and/or recreational marijuana. The
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Massachusetts Department of Public Health: Healthcare Personnel Influenza Vaccination
The 2018-2019 influenza season is quickly approaching! The Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences and Bureau of Healthcare Safety and Quality, invites you to participate in an educational webinar on healthcare personnel influenza vaccination on Tuesday October 9th from 12 noon - 1:00 pm. Featured speakers include: Alfred DeMaria, Jr., MD, Medical and Laboratory Consultant, MDPH Eileen McHale, RN, BSN, Healthcare-associated Infections Coordinator, MDPH Joyce Cohen, MPH, Influenza Coordinator, MDPH Delia Murphy, RN, Infection
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"The Power and Possibility of PASRR" A Webinar Series
October 9th Webinar Presented by the PASRR Technical Assistance Center Topic: The Relationship Between PASRR and Other Nursing Home Requirements This webinar will highlight the ongoing relationship of State Authorities and Nursing Facilities (NF) throughout the PASRR process. The webinar will address 1) the relationship between PASRR and Nursing Facility level of care; 2) the relationship between the PASRR regulations and the recently updated regulations that govern the conditions of participation for long-term care facilities; and 3) the relationship between
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State House Ceremony Honors 2018 Foundation Scholars
On Wednesday, September 26th, the 2018 Massachusetts Senior Care Foundation Scholars were honored for their achievements and dedication to long term care at a luncheon ceremony held at the State House. The Foundation selected 35 exceptional awardees which included Certified Nursing Assistants, nurses, admissions, dietary and other facility staff who will use their scholarships to further their professional development and leadership in the long term care profession. “Our Foundation Scholars are successfully balancing work and school, and many have overcome
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