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E-News Update

Your Link to Long Term Care News in Massachusetts

September 19, 2019

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Nursing Home Task Force to Begin Deliberations on September 20th

The first meeting of the legislatively mandated Nursing Home Task Force is set to meet on Friday, September 20th. The Task Force is charged with making recommendations to ensure the sustainability of the nursing facility sector.

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   Legislative News

Mass Senior Testifies at Joint Committee on Elder Affairs Hearing

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At the Joint Committee on Elder Affairs hearing on September 17th, Tara Gregorio, President of Mass Senior Care presented testimony in support of House Bill 619, An Act Relative to Promoting Innovation in Elder Care Services filed by Representative Ron Mariano (D-Quincy).

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   Member Spotlight

Life Care Center of Stoneham Helps Resident Fulfill Lifelong Dream

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On August 23, 2019, Life Care Center of Stoneham hosted a ceremony and cookout to celebrate the release of 82-year-old resident Arthur Talmadge’s book entitled “This Marine’s American Dream.”

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   Scholar Spotlight

Meet Jiaoyu Xiong, 2019 Foundation Scholar

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Jiaoyu Xiong began working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) over a year ago. During this time, she has realized a career in nursing was her passion. Immigrating from China five years ago, Jiaoyu has made tremendous strides in learning a new language, working part-time, obtaining an EMT certificate and graduating from Holyoke Community College with an Associate’s Degree.

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In This Issue

  • Nursing Home Task Force to Begin Deliberations on September 20th
  • Mass Senior Testifies at Joint Committee on Elder Affairs Hearing
  • Life Care Center of Stoneham Helps Resident Fulfill Lifelong Dream
  • Meet Jiaoyu Xiong, 2019 Foundation Scholar

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Oct 16

Who, What, Why and How: The Fundamentals of an Infection Prevention Program for Nursing Home Staff

Oct 21

Trauma Informed Care: What Is It and Is My Facility Prepared?

Oct 22

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

Nov 14

2019 Annual Meeting & Trade Show

Nov 19

MDS 3.0 3-Day Competency Program (CHHi-MDS)* (and Recertification option)

   
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