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E-News Update

Your Link to Long Term Care News in Massachusetts

June 11, 2020

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Long Term Care Community Comes Together for a Moment of Silence and Reflection

Today at 1:30 p.m., staff and caregivers of long term care facilities joined Massachusetts Senior Care Association and healthcare colleagues across the state in a collective moment of silence and reflection on the tragic and senseless death of Mr. George Floyd, and others like it. We believe all individuals and organizations should come together to lift our collective voices in calling for healing, justice, unity, and change.

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Deadline Tomorrow: Sign the Nursing Home Ballot Initiative Petition

Nursing facilities are facing an unprecedented workforce and financial crisis that is being exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Mass Senior Care Board of Directors voted in February 2020 to support the Nursing Home Ballot Initiative which would allow voters to create a permanent and critical law requiring the state to adequately fund and support nursing home care.

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Applying COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Strategies in Nursing Homes

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During this COCA call, presenters will use case-based scenarios to discuss how to apply infection prevention and control guidance for nursing homes and other long-term care facilities that are preparing for and responding to COVID-19.

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Celebrate National Nursing Assistants Week, June 18-25, 2020

The Massachusetts Senior Care Association looks forward to celebrating National Nursing Assistants Week which kicks off on Thursday, June 18th. This annual celebration is an opportune time to formally recognize and acknowledge the valuable contributions made by members of your staff every day—especially the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) who provide quality care to residents. We are pleased to again make available FREE Certificates of Appreciation to distribute to your CNAs.

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In This Issue

  • Long Term Care Community Comes Together for a Moment of Silence and Reflection
  • Deadline Tomorrow: Sign the Nursing Home Ballot Initiative Petition
  • Applying COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Strategies in Nursing Homes
  • Celebrate National Nursing Assistants Week, June 18-25, 2020

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