February 2, 2022 – Issue 2152

Webpage Available for NC Medicaid Direct Care Worker One-time Bonus; Wage Increase

The recently adopted 2021 Appropriations Act includes funds to give a one-time bonus for eligible direct care workers (DCWs) and support staff who provide services to Medicaid and NC Health Choice beneficiaries. The Act also includes a provision to implement a HCBS and ICF-IID DCW wage increase for eligible employees who provide services to Medicaid and NC Health Choice beneficiaries.
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Join Attorneys Ken Burgess and Jen Curry at their 2/17 Webinar, Navigating the Vaccine Mandate and Exemptions Process for SNFs ...

Baker Donelson attorneys Ken Burgess and Jennifer Curry will explain:

• Who is a covered employee for purposes of the CMS vaccine mandate
• CMS compliance requirements
• The types of policies providers must have in place
• Appropriate supporting documentation to demonstrate compliance
• How to handle vaccine exemption requests from employees

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Webinar Designed Specifically for MDS Coordinators, Business Office Staff, and Administrators: Time-Weighted Case-Mix Review

This session will review the methodology for calculating time-weighted case-mix scores for North Carolina Medicaid.
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The Case for Accepting Residents on Buprenorphine into Health Care Facilities: Free Webinar from UNC Health and NC DHHS 2/15

Session Objectives:  · How medications for opioid use disorder keep residents stable and healthy · How your health care facility can care for more residents by accepting residents on an increasingly common medication
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Join Your LTC Peers at the 2022 NCHCFA Convention & Expo: Register Now for Early Bird Pricing!

Join us as we celebrate being back together and recognizing our extraordinary long term care heroes. The Education and Programs Committee has worked diligently to assemble an outstanding schedule of educational events.  The 2022 NCHCFA Annual Convention & Expo has education programs led by nationally renowned speakers, opportunities to reconnect with old friends as well as network with new faces.  In addition, Expo 2022 will introduce you to the newest cutting-edge products and services available in long term care.
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Long-Term Care Facilities Booster Webinar Series: 4th Session Cancelled

NC DHHS hosted a Weekly Webinar Series between January 14th – January 28th. The last session of the series scheduled for Friday, February 4th has been canceled.
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2022 Is an Election Year in NC - Your Support of the NCHCFA/PAC is Especially Important This Year!

The NCHCFA/PAC (Political Action Committee) financially supports selected candidates for state legislative and executive offices. These officials make vital decisions affecting the delivery of post-acute and long term care each year, such as changes to Medicaid funding and Certificate of Need laws. We must take an active role in the political process and contribute to the candidates who appreciate and support the work our members do.    
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Meet Our Pledge Partners of The Week: Acadia Pharmaceuticals & Accelerated Care Plus

Meet Acadia Pharmaceuticals! Acadia is trailblazing breakthroughs in neuroscience to elevate life. Acadia is at the forefront of healthcare, fighting for breakthroughs in science, therapies,...
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AHCA Product of the Week – Infection Prevention & Control in the Post-COVID-19 World

This course will review how COVID-19 spreads, how to track and report the illness including the regulatory requirements for infection prevention and control.
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Did You Know?

A Charlotte, NC volunteer organization called Love in Action is celebrating its 11th year of providing homemade Valentine's Day cards to area nursing home residents.
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