Week of April 17th

CMS requirements for masking in nursing homes continue to be referred to and be dependent on CDC county transmission levels. One of the most frequent questions we hear is whether that is changing with...

LeadingAge on April 14th submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) concerning a proposed rule that would require nursing homes enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid to disclose and submit certain...

CMS will host a call with the Administrator on its accomplishments and initiatives to advance the CMS Strategic Plan. The call is set for April 25th from 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET. Note this...

If you are looking for on-demand learning for you (or your team members), consider the offerings in our online learning system. Check back often as new courses are being added. Browse options and take a...

This 4-week course combines independent online learning with Zoom sessions and includes all the requirements from the state-approved operator’s course for assisted living and state licensed only adult care homes. In addition to requirements,...

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Join your peers from Missouri for a no cost CE event. The afternoon of training and networking will feature the following sessions.  Emerging Trends in Senior Living – Anthony Columbatto  Using 5 Star and Quality Measure...

From the general sessions to breakout sessions and keynotes, the learning at conference was impactful and fun. The socializing and networking was pretty great too. Thank you to our amazing speakers, exhibitors, and members....

CMS released an updated Medicare Fee for Service (FFS) Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN) (Form CMS-R-131). The ABN is issued by providers, including skilled nursing facilities, home health, and hospice, to FFS beneficiaries in situations...

On April 7th LeadingAge submitted a comment letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, with feedback on a possible future rule related to incidents of workplace violence perpetrated by patients/residents/clients and visitors toward...

Enter for a chance to win one of two $500 gift cards to be used for celebrating your amazing team during National Nursing Home Week May 10th-14th. Sign-up here.   Two winners will be randomly selected from...

In June 2017, the National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) will begin transitioning its administrator examinations to a new structure: examinees will need to pass a 100-item Core of Knowledge exam and...