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E-News Update

Your Link to Long Term Care News in Massachusetts

October 22, 2020

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DPH List of References and Resources for Flu Campaigns

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has developed a list of references and resources for healthcare providers to support the development of influenza campaigns and to guide providers in identifying best practices for increasing Health Care Personnel (HCP) vaccination rates.

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   E-News Updates

Upcoming Workforce Webinar and RCA Onboarding Toolkit

Massachusetts Senior Care Association has developed the Resident Care Assistant Onboarding Toolkit for Members offering best practices to assist with hiring and onboarding RCAs.

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Take the Massachusetts COVID-19 Survey

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is conducting a survey to learn how the COVID-19 crisis has impacted Massachusetts citizens and understand how best to provide people with resources and support around COVID-19.

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Commonwealth of Mass Announces New Eviction Diversion Initiative

Massachusetts recently announced a new Eviction Diversion Initiative to help households as the eviction moratorium in Massachusetts expires. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has resources available for individuals and families struggling to make rent or mortgage payments due to COVID-19.

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HPC Annual Meeting Features Healing Together Video

This week the Health Policy Commission's (HPC) hosted their 2020 Annual Health Care Cost Trends Hearing: COVID-19 and the Massachusetts Health Care System – Assessing Impact, Advancing Equity.

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Residents’ Rights - Voting

On October 5, CMS issued a memo​ regarding compliance with residents’ rights requirement related to nursing home residents’ right to vote. The memo is effective immediately and outlines the regulatory requirements providers are required affirm and support the right of residents to vote.

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AHCA Releases New Webinar Series Addressing Impact of COVID-19 on Residents and Staff

AHCA/NCAL has released a new three-part webinar series on ahcancalED that addresses the extraordinary strains the COVID-19 pandemic has on nursing facility and assisted living residents and staff.

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Mass Senior Care Welcomes New Members - October 2020

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Mass Senior Care is pleased to welcome new members to our Association. Our Associate Members have demonstrated their commitment to the senior care provider community by joining Mass Senior Care and participating as exhibitors and sponsors for events and educational conferences.

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In This Issue

  • DPH List of References and Resources for Flu Campaigns
  • Upcoming Workforce Webinar and RCA Onboarding Toolkit
  • Take the Massachusetts COVID-19 Survey
  • Commonwealth of Mass Announces New Eviction Diversion Initiative
  • HPC Annual Meeting Features Healing Together Video
  • Residents’ Rights - Voting
  • AHCA Releases New Webinar Series Addressing Impact of COVID-19 on Residents and Staff
  • Mass Senior Care Welcomes New Members - October 2020

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Does Your Respiratory Protection Program Meet OSHA Standards?

Oct 30

Meeting the New HPPD Requirement: What Nursing Facilities Need to Know

Nov 2

Virtual Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement Certification Program (CHHi-QAPI)*

Nov 17

AHCA/NCAL Bronze Award: Begin Your Quality Journey

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