Monthly Regulations Review Sessions Starting in January
The regulatory environment of nursing homes throughout the country has escalated to a point where many nursing homes are facing significant financial burdens related to enforcement action. As a nursing home leader, it is often...
The Global Ageing Network Launches COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout Report
Mark your calendars for a webinar on December 15th at 3 PM CT as the Global Ageing Network releases its latest report, “Cross Cultural Snapshot of the Vaccine Distribution: A Provider Perspective.” Principal investigator...
Nursing Homes Invited to Join the Age-Friendly (4Ms) Movement
Amanda Meier of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) joined the LeadingAge Policy Update call on Wednesday, December 7th, inviting LeadingAge member nursing homes to participate in the Age-Friendly – 4Ms – movement. Age-Friendly...
AED Donation from Sunflower Health Plan
A news story back in October about a need and/or shortage of AED units in nursing communities caught the attention of Sunflower Health Plan. They have asked for our help locating communities that might benefit...
Bluestem Communities Celebrated the Season in Style
Bluestem Communities staff and Hesston College volunteers took residents around the Dyck Arboretum of The Plains last Tuesday evening for their “Prairie Lights” display. Hesston Golf Course donated the use of golf carts to...
From the Heartland to the Headlines: Wesley Towers Shines Nationwide
Wesley Towers is proud to announce that they have received recognition from US News and World Reporting under the following categories: Best Nursing Homes, Long Term Care, and Best Nursing Homes, Short-Term Rehab. Be...
Take Note on Upcoming Webinar – Registration Opening Soon
Reduced Facility Acquired Infections and Staff Call-Outs – Results of a Prospective and Retrospective Study in Long-Term CarePlease join us (Date and Time) for a short webinar presented by Kathryn C. Worrilow, Ph.D., CEO...
Weekly Recaps: December 13, 2023
Each week, LeadingAge experts curate timely, helpful resources on a variety of topics important to aging services providers.
Nursing Home Weekly Update. Here is your weekly Nursing Home Update.
Workforce Weekly Update. Here is your weekly Workforce Policy...
What is Opening Doors to Aging Services All About?
Wondering what the Opening Doors to Aging Services initiative is all about? Check out three new QuickCasts that offer an overview of the program and underscore the research findings and strategies on which Opening Doors is...
LeadingAge Hosting Office Hours for Members on the GUIDE Model on December 18th
Are you thinking about applying for the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) model? Do you have questions about the Request for Application? Interested in finding other LeadingAge members who are applying to look...
MDS Updates
MDS v 1.19.1 will take effect October 1, 2024. The update will include 3 changes: removal of the self-care/mobility discharge goal item based on finalization of measure changes in the FY 2024 SNF PPS...
PACE Expanded Act Introduced in House
On December 5th, Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and John Moolenaar (R-MI) reintroduced a bill that would remove barriers to PACE program growth. Under this bill, PACE organizations in states that elect to allow any...