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Member Benefit Reminder: Incite Strategic Partners
NCHCFA entered a partnership with Incite Strategic Partners—a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) dedicated to serving senior living communities of all sizes—last year.Read More
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January 3, 2024 - Issue 2245
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AHCA Releases Toolkit for Providers and State Affiliates Seeking to Apply for CMPRP Funds
American Health Care Association (AHCA) has released a tips toolkit for providers and state affiliates seeking to apply for Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program (CMPRP) funds.Read More
Increase in Medicaid Personal Needs Allowance Effective January 1, 2024
As previously announced, the Personal Needs Allowance for Medicaid nursing facility residents has been increased from $30 to $70. Although not yet approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Medicaid has implemented this increase as of January 1, 2024.Read More
New Report from the CDC Addresses COVID-19 Rebound
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released two reports in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) about the association between COVID-19 rebound and receiving antiviral treatment. These studies found that COVID-19 rebound can happen whether a patient receives antiviral treatment or not.Read More
Safe Resident Handling and Prevention of Musculoskeletal Injuries: Ergonomics in Long Term Care Communities
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a significant concern in the health care industry, including long term care (LTC) centers. Common MSDs associated with resident handling include strains, sprains, and other injuries resulting from overexertion, awkward postures, and repetitive movements. MSDs are addressed, in OSHA terms, by implementing “ergonomic” practices and controls. OSHA does not have a specific standard dedicated solely to ergonomics or MSDs. However, OSHA addresses ergonomic concerns through the General Duty Clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act.Read More
JANUARY 10, 2024 Bronze Quality Award Workshop
There is still time to write and submit a Bronze Quality Award application before the January deadline.Read More
JANUARY 9, Deconstructing Immediate Jeopardy & High Risk Tags: 12 Month Series Begins
Join NCHCFA for a 12-month Webinar Series: Deconstructing Immediate Jeopardy & High Risk Tags presented by Shelly Maffia with Proactive LTC Consulting. The series begins on January 9 with Immediate Jeopardy Risk: Elopement.Read More
JANUARY 11, Alliant Health Solutions: Moving Beyond Your QAPI Committee: Culture for Safe, Reliable and Quality Care
Join Alliant Health Solutions for a Nursing Home Readmissions Affinity Group Event.Read More
JANUARY 12, Alliant Health Solutions: Seamlessly Transitioning Patients on MOUD to Nursing Homes —Part 2 (Panel Discussion)
Join Alliant Health Solutions for Seamlessly Transitioning Patients on MOUD to Nursing Homes—Part 2 (Panel Discussion).Read More
JANUARY 16, Documentation in Depth: 12 Month Series Begins
Join NCHCFA for a 12-month Webinar Series: Documentation in Depth presented by Christine Twombly and Eleisha Wilkes with Proactive LTC Consulting.Read More
FEBRUARY 7, The Impact of the MDS: Five Week Series Begins
Join NCHCFA for a five-week Webinar Series: The Impact of the MDS: On Management of Quality Outcomes, Payment Accuracy, and Operations.Read More
FEBRUARY 18 – 21, NCHCFA Annual Convention & Expo
Come One, Come All to the Greatest Show on Earth: Dazzle & Delight in Long Term Care at NCHCFA’s Annual Convention and Expo on February 18 – 21 in Greensboro.Read More
Trade Associate Members Spotlight: Meet QMX Mobile Health and Optum
Meet QMX Mobile Health and Optum!Read More
AHCA Product of the Week: Promoting Resident Self-Care Through Innovation
Residents have been impacted in a variety of ways over the last three-plus years going through the pandemic and even as we emerge from the pandemic. Residents endured moments of isolation, loneliness, and decreased socialization.Read More
Did You Know?
In March 1960, the Eastern Seaboard experienced a hard winter with record-breaking cold and snow.Read More
January 3, 2024 - Issue 2245
- Member Benefit Reminder: Incite Strategic Partners
- AHCA Releases Toolkit for Providers and State Affiliates Seeking to Apply for CMPRP Funds
- Increase in Medicaid Personal Needs Allowance Effective January 1, 2024
- New Report from the CDC Addresses COVID-19 Rebound
- Safe Resident Handling and Prevention of Musculoskeletal Injuries: Ergonomics in Long Term Care Communities
- JANUARY 10, 2024 Bronze Quality Award Workshop
- JANUARY 9, Deconstructing Immediate Jeopardy & High Risk Tags: 12 Month Series Begins
- JANUARY 11, Alliant Health Solutions: Moving Beyond Your QAPI Committee: Culture for Safe, Reliable and Quality Care
- JANUARY 12, Alliant Health Solutions: Seamlessly Transitioning Patients on MOUD to Nursing Homes —Part 2 (Panel Discussion)
- JANUARY 16, Documentation in Depth: 12 Month Series Begins
- FEBRUARY 7, The Impact of the MDS: Five Week Series Begins
- FEBRUARY 18 – 21, NCHCFA Annual Convention & Expo
- Trade Associate Members Spotlight: Meet QMX Mobile Health and Optum
- AHCA Product of the Week: Promoting Resident Self-Care Through Innovation
- Did You Know?
