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August 24, 2023
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Featured NewsThis week, the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) shared plans for implementing the case mix changes effective October 1, 2023. read full article >Top You Asked... We AnsweredIs a policy required for every type of care practice performed in a nursing home, such as tracheostomy cleaning, catheter care, IV care, etc.? read full article >Top LeadingAge Ohio NewsPlease note that due to LeadingAge Ohio’s 2023 Annual Conference and Trade Show taking place August 29-31, all weekly updates will be taking the week off. read full article >On behalf of LeadingAge Ohio Partner Link-age Solutions, Link-age Connect is conducting a study of the Dining Experience of Senior Living Residents, and LeadingAge Ohio asks members to distribute this survey to all Independent and Assisted Living Residents in their community. read full article >Top LeadingAge NewsWhat could your organization do with $10,000? LeadingAge Value First—a group purchasing organization (GPO) that provides free, no-obligation senior living services to LeadingAge members—is offering all new and existing customers the chance to win one of five $10,000 drawings. read full article >LeadingAge has created tools to make it easy for members to spotlight the many individuals in their communities dedicated to aging services—a unique field that offers professionals in every area a place to make a difference and grow. read full article >Top State NewsAt next week’s Annual Conference and Trade Show, LeadingAge Ohio will host three key officials from the DeWine Administration to field member questions. read full article >Top Federal/National NewsAugust is National Immunization Awareness Month, an ideal time for caregivers and LTSS providers to check and see if their vaccinations are up to date. read full article >President Biden’s prescription drug law, the Inflation Reduction Act, gives people with Medicare prescription drug coverage (Medicare Part D) the option to pay out-of-pocket costs in monthly payments spread out over the year beginning in 2025. read full article >Top Nursing Facility NewsAs the nursing home staffing ratios proposed rule sits at the Office of Budget and Management (OBM), LeadingAge has made use of every moment by advocating for a rational, effective approach to staffing. read full article >A Post-Event Q&A document from the SNF MDS 3.0 RAI v1.18.11 Guidance Training Program is now available. read full article >The final Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) User’s Manual version (v)1.18.11 is now available in the Downloads section on the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual page. read full article >The pain management F-tag 697 states that a facility must ensure that pain management is provided consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents’ goals and preferences. read full article >Top Adult Day NewsLast week the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) provided public notice of rescinded and proposed rule updates to Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 173-39-02.1 ODA provider certification: adult day service after filing appropriate documents with the Joint Committee Agency on Rule Review on August 18, 2023. read full article >Top Hospice & Palliative Care NewsIn a blog posted on August 22, Dara Corrigan, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) deputy administrator and director of the Center for Program Integrity, and Dora Hughes, CMS chief medical officer, Innovation Center, summarized benefit integrity issues that have come up related to Medicare hospice services and the actions CMS has and will take. read full article >Top Housing NewsLast week, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) released its first draft of the Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) which outlines the scoring criteria used when determining the 9% low-income housing tax credit awards. read full article >Registration is open for LeadingAge's "Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) 2.0: Implementing New Requirements," which will provide a closer look at the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) new requirements for changing income, deductions, recertifications, and more in HUD-assisted multifamily housing. read full article >Top Assisted Living NewsThe Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) announced the open comment period for the PASSPORT program, specific to the Medicaid-funded component. According to ODA, Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 173-42-03 proposes to do the following. read full article >Top Education and ResourcesJoin the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the August 23rd Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Renewals webinar on engaging faith and community organizations. read full article >LeadingAge Ohio holds valuable education webinars and in-person events throughout the year. Opportunities are added weekly. read full article >Top |
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Education and Events ArticlesNone at this time. Top Upcoming Education Events
August 28, 2023
12:00PM - 6:30PMHilton Columbus at Easton, 3900 Chagrin Drive, Columbus, OH 43219 August 29 - 31, 2023Hilton Columbus at Easton, 3900 Chagrin Drive, Columbus, Ohio, 43219 September 6, 2023
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