Pharmacy Waste Management: Principles and Best Practices for Skilled Nursing Facilities Thursday, May 30, 2019 Mass Senior Care Office, Waltham 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Registration begins at 8:30 am) Program Description: On December 11, 2018, the Acting Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed a final rule establishing special management standards for pharmaceutical wastes that are classified as hazardous wastes under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The Final Rule culminates a decade-long effort to tailor

Annual Life Safety Code Update Workshop Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center Wednesday, May 15, 2019 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Program Summary: To improve your facility's life safety program, you need the knowledge and resources for a seamless implementation. Understanding the various requirements of the Life Safety Code® and other standards is an intricate process and skilled nursing facilities continue to encounter challenges. This workshop will review the top deficiencies cited by Massachusetts DPH surveyors on annual life safety