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01/19/2021
Today's COVID-19 Report: Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Tuesday, January 19, 2021 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
01/14/2021
Today's COVID-19 Report: Friday, January 15, 2021
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, January 15, 2021 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
01/12/2021
Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, January 13, 2021 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
01/07/2021
Today's COVID-19 Report: Friday, January 8, 2021
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, January 8, 2021 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
01/05/2021
Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, January 6, 2021 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
01/04/2021
Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, January 4, 2021
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, January 4, 2021 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
12/31/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Thursday, December 31, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Thursday, December 31, 2020 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
12/29/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, December 30 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
12/24/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, December 28, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, December 28 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
12/23/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, December 23 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
12/22/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Tuesday, December 22 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
12/19/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, December 21, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, December 21 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
12/17/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Friday, December 18, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, December 18 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
12/17/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Thursday, December 17, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Thursday, December 17 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
12/16/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, December 16 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
12/15/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Tuesday, December 15 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
12/14/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, December 14, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, December 14 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
12/11/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Friday, December 11, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, December 11 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
12/08/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, December 9 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
12/06/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, December 7, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, December 7 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
12/03/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Friday, December 4, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, December 4 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
11/30/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, December 2 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
11/30/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, November 30, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, November 30 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
11/24/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Tuesday, November 24 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
11/19/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Friday, November 20, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, November 20 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
11/17/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, November 18 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
11/16/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, November 16, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, November 16 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
11/12/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Friday, November 13, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, November 13 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
11/10/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, November 11 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
11/09/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, November 9, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, November 9 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
11/06/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Friday, November 6, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, November 6 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
11/04/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, November 4 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
11/02/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, November 2, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, November 2 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
10/28/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Thursday, October 29, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Thursday, October 29 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
10/26/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Tuesday, October 27 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
10/22/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Friday, October 23, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, October 23 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
10/21/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, October 21 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
10/19/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, October 19, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, October 19 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
10/15/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, October 16 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
10/14/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Thursday, October 15 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
10/12/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Tuesday, October 13 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
10/09/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Friday, October 9, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, October 9 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
10/07/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Thursday, October 8, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Thursday, October 8 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
10/03/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Tuesday, October 6 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
10/01/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Friday, October 2, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, October 2 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
09/29/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, September 30 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
09/25/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, September 28, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, September 28 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
09/23/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, September 23 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
09/21/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, September 21, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, September 21 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
09/18/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Friday, September 18, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, September 18, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
09/16/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, September 16, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
09/14/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, September 14, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, September 14, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
09/10/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Friday, September 11, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, September 11, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
09/09/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, September 9, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
09/08/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, September 8, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, September 8, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
09/03/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Friday, September 4, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, September 4 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
09/01/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, September 2 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
08/20/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Friday, August 21, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, August 21 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
07/20/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, July 20, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, July 20 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
07/12/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, July 13, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, July 13 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
06/29/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, June 29, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, June 29 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
06/25/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Thursday, June 25, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Thursday, June 25 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
06/24/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, June 24 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
06/22/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, June 22, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, June 22 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
06/19/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Friday, June 19, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, June 19 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
06/17/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, June 17 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
06/15/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, June 15, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, June 15 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
06/12/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Friday, June 12, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, June 12 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
06/10/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, June 10 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
06/08/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, June 8, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, June 8 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
06/04/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Thursday, June 4, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Thursday, June 4 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
06/03/2020
Reminder - All-member Call Tomorrow
LeadingAge Ohio is holding an all-member COVID-19 update call tomorrow, Thursday, June 4 at 10:30 am.
06/02/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Tuesday, June 2 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
06/01/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, June 1, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, June 1 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
05/29/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Friday, May 29, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, May 29 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
05/27/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, May 27 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
05/26/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Tuesday, May 26 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
05/20/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, May 20 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
05/18/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Tuesday, May 19 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
05/15/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Friday, May 15, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, May 15 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
05/13/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, May 13 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
05/11/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, May 11, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, May 11 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
05/08/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Friday, May 8, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, May 8 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
05/07/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Thursday, May 7, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Thursday, May 7 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
05/06/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, May 6 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
05/05/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Tuesday, May 5 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
05/04/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, May 4, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, May 4 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
05/01/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Friday, May 1, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, May 1 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
04/30/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Thursday, April 30, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Thursday, April 30 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
04/29/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, April 29 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
04/28/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Tuesday, April 28 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
04/27/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, April 27, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, April 27 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
04/24/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Friday, April 24, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, April 24 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
04/23/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Thursday, April 23, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Thursday, April 23 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
04/22/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, April 22 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
04/21/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Tuesday, April 21 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
04/20/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, April 20, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, April 20 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
04/17/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report:Friday, April 17, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, April 17 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
04/16/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Thursday, April 16, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Thursday, April 16 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
04/15/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, April 15 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
04/14/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report:Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Tuesday, April 14 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
04/13/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, April 13, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, April 13 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
04/10/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Friday, April 10, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, April 10 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
04/09/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Thursday, April 9, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Thursday, April 9 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
04/08/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, April 8 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
04/07/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Tuesday, April 7 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
04/06/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, April 6, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, April 6 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
04/04/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Saturday, April 4, 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Saturday, April 4 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
04/03/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Friday, April 3. 2020
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, April 3 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
04/01/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Nurse Aide Certifications, Ventilator Reporting
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, April 1 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
03/31/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Waiver Assistance Arrives for NF, Home Health, and Hospice
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Tuesday, March 31 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
03/30/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Battelle to Sterilize PPE, Helpful Toolkits
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, March 30 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
03/26/2020
Today's COVID-19 Alert: CDC Releases New Guidance, PPE Burn Rate Calculator
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Thursday, March 26 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
03/25/2020
Today's COVID-19 Alert: Coronavirus Relief Bills Moving
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, March 25 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Please note the information related to an all-member call on tomorrow.
03/24/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Moving up the Curve
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Tuesday, March 24 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
03/23/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Stay at Home Order Signed
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, March 23 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
03/21/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Everyday Heroes, Adult Day and Senior Centers to Close
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Saturday, March 20 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
03/19/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Congress Passes 'Families First Coronavirus Response Act'
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Thursday, March 19 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
03/18/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Exception Reviews on Hold, Nonessential Surgeries Canceled
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday morning, March 18 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
03/16/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: More Businesses to Close, Primary Election Delayed
Here are the latest need-to-know updates from Monday afternoon, March 16 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
03/16/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: Restaurant Ban Means Stop All Congregate Dining
Here are the latest need-to-know updates from the weekend as of Monday morning, March 16 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
03/14/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: CMS Total Visitor Restrictions, End-of-Life Care Exempted
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Saturday, March 14, 2020 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
03/13/2020
Letter from Kathryn Brod, Late Day Updates
Kathryn Brod shares a letter to all members, and LeadingAge Ohio shares a few breaking late day updates regarding COVID-19. Most notably, President Trump and CMS Administrator Seema Verma declared a total ban on nursing home visitation, except in end-of-life situations, and plan to waive provisions requiring a 3 day hospital stay before admission to a nursing home.
03/13/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: FAQ Document Available, ODH Issues New Guidance
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, March 13, 2020 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
03/12/2020
Today’s COVID-19 Report: Nursing Homes Limit Visitation, DeWine Closes K12
Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Thursday, March 12, 2020 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
03/11/2020
CMS Issues COVID-19 Guidance for Home Health
On Tuesday, March 10, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued guidance on how home health agencies should detect, screen for and manage cases of COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus.
03/11/2020
Today's COVID-19 Report: New Case in Northeast Ohio, DeWine Limits NF Visits
Governor DeWine held a press conference today at 2 p.m. where he announced that another patient has tested positive for COVID-19, the coronavirus.
03/11/2020
CMS Releases Hospice Memo on COVID-19
Late Monday night, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services provided guidance for hospice agencies on COVID-19.
03/11/2020
NHPCO Asks White House for Regulatory Relief to Respond to COVID-19
In a letter sent to the White House on Tuesday, the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization asked that hospices be included in any 1135 blanket waiver issued, which would provide regulatory flexibility in the event of a National Disaster being declared.
03/11/2020
What to Do with Suspected COVID-19 Cases
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has been in near-contiuous conversation with LeadingAge Ohio over recent weeks regarding their detection and monitoring of COVID-19 cases statewide.
03/11/2020
DeWine Convenes Long-term Care Providers
In a follow-up to an in-person meeting the Governor’s office convened last Friday with long-term care providers, Governor DeWine and Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Dr. Amy Acton held a press conference on Tuesday, March 10, where Governor DeWine outlined recommendations to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Ohio, including barring spectators from indoor sporting and spectator events, encouraging faith leaders to limit gatherings, and requesting higher education be moved to online platforms, to the extent possible.
03/11/2020
LaRose Relocates Polling Places in Senior Living Communities
Mentioned during the Governor's press conference and again in a recorded statement on Monday, Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced that Ohio’s polling places located in nursing facilities and senior living communities would be relocated for the March 17 primary election next week.
03/11/2020
CMS Memo Expanded to Include Guidance on Safe Visitation, PPE Use in Nursing Homes
Late on Monday night, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released updates to a memo regarding steps nursing homes should take to limit transmission to and within their communities.
03/11/2020
NAHC Offers Public Coronavirus Resources for Home Care & Hospice
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) has shared a number of new tools for home care and hospice agencies working to identify, prevent and/or manage the transmission of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, within their communities.
03/11/2020
Congress Responds to COVID-19 Threat with Funding, Telehealth
Late last week, both Houses of Congress have cleared an $8.3 billion emergency spending package to address anticipated needs surrounding COVID-19, including funding for vaccine research, disease treatment and medical supplies.
03/11/2020
2020 LeadingAge Ohio Awards Program Nominations Now Open
Each year the LeadingAge Ohio awards program celebrates those members who are focused on quality, mission-driven service in our sector.
03/10/2020
Today’s COVID-19 Report: CMS & Ohio Respond
A collection of today's stories and reports on COVID-19 in Ohio.
03/09/2020
First Cases of COVID-19 Announced in Ohio, Long-term Care Polling Locations Moving
Today Governor Mike DeWine announced that three cases of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, have been reported in Ohio. These are the first cases of the disease reported in Ohio.
03/05/2020
PRESS RELEASE: White House Directs Survey Agencies to Support Nursing Homes in COVID-19 Prevention
03/05/2020
White House Directs Survey Agencies to Support Nursing Homes in COVID-19 Prevention
Yesterday the White House announced changes to nursing home survey practices in response to the mounting threat of COVID-19, known as the coronavirus. The Trump Administration has expressed its desire for Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) surveyors to prioritize infection control in the wake of increasing numbers of Americans suffering from the disease.
03/04/2020
ODH Needs Facility Contact Information on COVID-19
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has released numerous COVID-19 bulletins in the last several weeks. In a recent bulletin sent to providers, ODH requested information on personal protective equipment (PPE) needs and also included the link to complete a survey on the topic. LeadingAge Ohio encourages members to check their inboxes to ensure they’ve responded promptly to ODH’s request. The survey link is provider-specific, so it must be accessed via the email sent directly to providers.
03/04/2020
Survey Tip of the Week: Infection Preventionist
Facilities are to designate one or more individuals responsible for the infection prevention and control program as infection preventionist. This individual must: have primary professional training in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, epidemiology or related field; be qualified by education, training, experience or certification; work at least part time at the facility; and have completed specialized training in infection prevention and control.
03/04/2020
HB 509 to Expedite Assisted Living Inspection
At a hearing of the Ohio House Aging & Long-term Care Committee on February 20, Representative Fraizer (R-Newark) provided sponsor testimony on a bill that would allow residential care facilities (RCFs) who are undergoing a renovation to pay a fee to expedite the inspection conducted by the Department of Health as part of the licensure process.
03/04/2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Preparedness and Speaking Points – Message from LeadingAge Ohio President/CEO Kathryn Brod
LeadingAge Ohio’s number one concern is the wellness and safety of our members’ residents and employees. As our association and our membership continue to monitor the coronavirus situation, know that we have been in constant contact with our membership, appropriate federal and state agencies, and other healthcare providers. Speaking points have been prepared for members with nursing facilities and for home health and hospice members to use with residents, family members and staff.
03/04/2020
DoJ Announces National Nursing Home Initiative
The following press release from the US Department of Justice outlines a new initiative to focus on poor-performing nursing homes nationwide, the latest in a series of punitive approaches adopted by federal oversight bodies. In late 2019, nursing homes with a history of abuse citations learned they would have a hand icon added to their nursing home compare registry.
02/28/2020
PRESS RELEASE: Data Shows Many 4- and 5-Star Nursing Homes Closing in Ohio
COLUMBUS – As the number of older adults in Ohio continues to grow and the baby boomer generation ages into retirement, data released by LeadingAge, LeadingAge Ohio’s national affiliate, shows that both high- and low-quality nursing homes are closing at high rates. In Ohio, 44% of the nursing homes that closed their doors from 2015 to 2019 had been given a 4- or 5-star rating in the year before closure.
02/26/2020
Coronavirus: LeadingAge, ODH Offer Guidance
Amidst all the global coverage of the novel coronavirus, communities with sensitive populations need to keep an eye on prevention.
02/26/2020
Home Care Access for Seniors Would Increase Under New Bill
Reported by NAHC earlier this month, the Homecare for Seniors Act, a companion piece to legislation previously introduced in the U.S. House, has been introduced in the Senate by Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ).
02/19/2020
Call to Action: FY21 Budget Presents Challenges
The President’s delivery of his HUD budget request to Congress on February 10 marks the start of the FY21 appropriations season.
02/19/2020
LeadingAge Ohio Members Not Among NF’s with Money Takebacks from Exception Reviews
The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) announced that 15 nursing facilities will have financial penalties as a result of unfavorable findings during the latest round of MDS exception reviews.
02/19/2020
Must Read: ODM Provider Association Meeting Yields Multiple Action Items
Last week LeadingAge Ohio participated in the monthly Provider Association meeting with Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM).
02/19/2020
ODM Reports on Eligibility Backlog at Monthly Meeting
At a February meeting with the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM), representatives from ODM reported that the number of Medicaid pending cases beyond 45 days is down to 8,399 pending cases.
02/19/2020
ODM Offers Chance to Comment on Waiver Amendments
The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) has asked LeadingAge Ohio for assistance in reaching individuals, including those who do not have access to computers, about an announcement of the opportunity to comment on proposed amendments to the MyCare Ohio, Ohio Home Care, Assisted Living and PASSPORT waivers.
02/12/2020
PDGM National Summit Coming to Ohio April 7
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) chose Ohio as one of only 12 states to host one-day intensive summits across the country, from March 30 through April 14.
02/12/2020
Hospice Veterans Partnership Discusses VA Benefits, Small Grants: Ohio opportunity deadline March 1
The Hospice Veteran Partnership of Ohio (HVP) held their first conference call of the year on February 5.
02/12/2020
House Version of Hospice Bill Marked Up This Week
As anticipated, key members of the House Ways & Means Committee (Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), and Tom Reed (R-NY)) introduced legislation this week to address concerns regarding hospice compliance with quality and safety standards under the Hospice Conditions of Participation.
02/12/2020
Ohio Launches Cancer Drug Take Back Program
A recent article highlighted a new program being pioneered by the James Cancer Hospital in which cancer patients were being permitted to return oral oncology medications, provided the original packaging is intact and the patient signs a donor release form.
02/12/2020
The Older American’s Act Reauthorization Will Support Older Adults Across The Country
The Older Americans Act (OAA) funds critical programs and activities that help people remain in their home and communities for as long as possible.
02/12/2020
LeadingAge Ohio Members Awarded New Affordable Senior Housing Funding
Following years of advocacy efforts at the national level to renew funding for Section 202 Housing for the Elderly, LeadingAge and LeadingAge Ohio are pleased to share exciting news from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
02/11/2020
LeadingAge Ohio Members Awarded New Affordable Senior Housing Funding
Following years of advocacy efforts at the national level to renew funding for Section 202 Housing for the Elderly, LeadingAge and LeadingAge Ohio are pleased to share exciting news from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). For the first time in nearly a decade, HUD is awarding money to providers of 202 Housing for the Elderly Homes, with a new investment of $51 million. Of the 18 recipients nationwide, three are projects operated by LeadingAge Ohio members.
01/29/2020
Hospice Palmetto MACfest is coming to Ohio
On August 10-11, 2020 LeadingAge Ohio will be hosting the Palmetto MACfest for hospice providers at the Hilton at Easton in Columbus, Ohio.
09/30/2019
Press Release: LeadingAge Ohio Honors Members Receiving Employer of Choice Designation for Workforce Excellence
LeadingAge Ohio is proud to announce its members who have received an Employer of Choice designation through the 2019-2020 LeadingAge Ohio Employer of Choice program. 23 organizations statewide within LeadingAge Ohio’s over 400 members received a gold, silver, or bronze designation in this third year of the Employer of Choice program.
05/15/2019
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Kathryn Brod, MBA
President/CEO
614-545-9014
kbrod@leadingageohio.org
- Is the association's primary spokesperson
- Oversees staff and daily operations
- Promotes LeadingAge Ohio's position and public policy goals to elected officials; staff liaison to Advocacy Committee
- Responsible for implementing LeadingAge Ohio's strategic direction
- Works with LeadingAge Ohio Board of Directors
- Staff liaison to Human Resources Committee
Patrick Schwartz
Director of Strategic Communications
614-545-9026
pschwartz@leadingageohio.org
- Serves as lead member communications and media strategist for key association initiatives
- Oversees digital strategy, including websites, newsletters and social media channels
- Provides strategic direction for communicating organizational goals and achievements to members, partners, policy makers and the media
- Serves as primary contact for media inquiries
- Staff liaison to Communications/PR committee
Susan Wallace, MSW, LSW
Chief Policy Officer
614-545-9024
swallace@leadingageohio.org
- Primary contact for policy priority development, advocacy and legislative affairs
- Staff liaison to Advocacy Committee, Adult Day Subcommittee, Home Health, Hospice & HCBS Subcommittee, Housing Subcommittee, Skilled Nursing Facility, Nursing Facility/Assisted Living Subcommittee