E-News Updates

Join us on Tuesday, November 17, at the DCU Center in Worcester for a day of education, networking, and insights into the future of long-term care! Register today to connect with colleagues from across the Commonwealth! Registration includes education sessions, up to 4 CEUs, continental breakfast, lunch, and Trade Show access.

The Massachusetts Senior Care Foundation’s annual fundraising event, Inspiring Excellence Through Service and Leadership, will be a breakfast celebration honoring Tom Lavallee, Board Chair of the Massachusetts Senior Care Association and Chief Operating Officer of Alliance Health Management Services.

Under MassHealth Nursing Facility Bulletin 204, all nursing facilities seeking SUD and/or MOUD add-on payments must submit the required attestation form signed by the Administrator and a copy of their executed Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) agreement by November 1, 2026.

As a reminder for those members that intend to apply for an AHCA/NCAL 2027 Quality Award, the Intent to Apply is November 12, 2026, at 8:00 pm ET.

The deadline to submit Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) data for FY 2026 Quarter 4 (July 1-September 30, 2026) is Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has launched Nurses for Nursing Homes (N4NH), a $275 million incentive program to strengthen recruitment and retention of 4,000 licensed nurses in eligible nursing facilities nationwide.

Becoming a Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) approved CNA training organization is now more accessible than ever. As previously reported, DPH has launched a new learning management system (LMS), making online asynchronous training available at no cost to state approved training programs.

Massachusetts-licensed Nursing Facility Administrators are reminded to review their continuing education records following a recent reminder notice from the Board of Registration of Nursing Home Administrators and a notice of a potential CEU audit.

Make the most of your continuing education with Mass Senior Care. Explore upcoming education programs and events designed to help long term care professionals stay informed, strengthen their skills, and support quality care for older adults.