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E-News Update

Your Link to Long Term Care News in Massachusetts

June 25, 2020

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House Approves Nursing Home Surveillance Testing Amendment 

The Massachusetts House of Representatives yesterday engrossed a FY 2020 supplemental budget that included an amendment sponsored by Chairman Tom Golden, Jr. (D-Lowell) that would establish a state-funded, adaptive nursing facility surveillance testing program in the Commonwealth. 

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Op-Eds Recognize Certified Nursing Assistants During National CNA Week

Two op-eds in local newspapers recognizes CNAs, our heroes on the front lines who work and provide care in skilled nursing facilities and long term care facilities across the Commonwealth. National Nursing Assistants Week which kicked off on Thursday, June 18th, acknowledges the valuable contributions made by members of your staff every day—especially the Certified Nursing Assistants who provide quality care to residents.

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Special Video Tribute to Long Term Care Heroes

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Actors, athletes, musical artists, and celebrities from all across America honor the heroes working every day in long term care keeping vulnerable seniors and individuals with disabilities safe from COVID-19. Click here to watch this special video tribute: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkpNCH_WAn4

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Mass Senior Care Welcomes New Member - June 25, 2020

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KTS, Inc., of Stoneham, MA, offers reliable and highly effective solutions for senior care facilities, ranging from cohorting to communications infrastructure. With 35 years of experience working with leading hospitals and nursing homes throughout the Greater Boston area, KTS has the expertise, training and services to quickly and safely provide the quality solutions needed to help long-term care facilities successfully navigate through the pandemic, as well as potential future outbreaks. Contact: Alan Welch, Director of Sales.

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Healthcentric Advisors Webinar on June 30th

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Healthcentric Advisors invites you to join them on Tuesday, June 30th from 11am-12pm to hear how Berkshire HealthCare Systems navigated their COVID-19 journey and learn effective COVID-response strategies to manage infection control, PPE, communication, staffing, and clinical care.

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July 1st Webinar: Are You Ready for the COVID-19 Focused Survey?

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State and Federal Focused surveys are increasing in number as the focus on Infection Prevention and Control continues for our members. Join Mass Senior Care for this engaging presentation that will provide the participant with key leadership strategies to implement and operationalize the CMS COVID-19 Focused Survey.

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In This Issue

  • House Approves Nursing Home Surveillance Testing Amendment 
  • Op-Eds Recognize Certified Nursing Assistants During National CNA Week
  • Special Video Tribute to Long Term Care Heroes
  • Mass Senior Care Welcomes New Member - June 25, 2020
  • Healthcentric Advisors Webinar on June 30th
  • July 1st Webinar: Are You Ready for the COVID-19 Focused Survey?

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