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E-News Update

Your Link to Long Term Care News in Massachusetts

May 22, 2020

   Featured Article

Nursing Facility Ballot Initiative – Please Help Us Gather Signatures!

Nursing facilities are facing unprecedented workforce and financial crises which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Mass Senior Care Association’s Board of Director’s voted in February 2020 to support the Nursing Home Ballot Initiative which would allow voters to create a permanent and critical law requiring the state to adequately fund and support nursing home care. 

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Mass Senior Care Members Promote Stories of Caring

Summary

Mass Senior Care is pleased to share positive stories which have been included in local and statewide coverage of dedicated caregivers and the incredible stories of recovery from patients. We encourage members to share their positive posts or stories of recovery on social media with us by tagging @MASeniorCare or using hashtag #NursingHomeHeroes.

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OSHA Alert on Nursing Home and Long Term Care Workers' Safety

Summary

The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration released guidance aimed at protecting nursing homes and long term care facilities workers from exposure to COVID-19. Many of the recommendations are based on CDC guidance including optimizing PPE, screening workers and sending sick workers home

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In This Issue

  • Nursing Facility Ballot Initiative – Please Help Us Gather Signatures!
  • Mass Senior Care Members Promote Stories of Caring
  • OSHA Alert on Nursing Home and Long Term Care Workers' Safety

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