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A recent Massachusetts Senior Care Association member survey documents that the Trump Administration’s decision to end the temporary protected status (TPS) for Haitians living in the United States will have a negative impact on the ability of skilled nursing facilities to provide quality care to frail and disabled residents. Massachusetts nursing facilities, like other human service providers, rely heavily on first-generation Americans and immigrants to meet resident care needs. Eliminating TPS for Haitians would undoubtedly exacerbate the sector’s staffing shortages,

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The MassMAP Annual Regional Education Workshops will be held at various facilities across Massachusetts in May. The focus for these workshops is to bring each region together in their respective areas to improve each facility's overall capability to prepare for, respond to and recover from a disaster. Please click here for details and to sign up today. This program is for MassMAP members only and all members must be up to date with MassMAP Membership Dues in order to participate.

From May 13-19, 2018, National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW), formerly known as National Nursing Home Week, provides an opportunity to recognize the role of skilled nursing facilities in caring for America’s seniors and individuals with disabilities. The 2018 NSNCW theme announced by AHCA, “Celebrating Life’s Stories”, serves as a tribute to life’s most significant events, relationships and experiences that shape the unique perspectives of residents, families, staff, and volunteers in long term and post-acute care. Facilities will be encouraged

Jennifer Gizmunt has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Salter HealthCare communities where she will oversee the daily operations for Aberjona, Winchester and Woburn Rehabilitation & Nursing Centers. Gizmunt joins Salter from Lahey Health Continuing Care where she was Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer. Gizmunt succeeds Robert Driscoll, former MSCA Board member, who retired earlier this year.