Fall is here! Now is the time to register for important clinical and regulatory programs. Mass Senior Care has a robust calendar of webinars/seminars planned for the planned for the upcoming months, please see the program offerings below and register now.
Reasonable Accommodations and Employer Hardship: Applying State and Federal Labor Laws in Nursing Facilities
Monday, September 18, 2023
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Via Zoom
Program Description:
Do you need help understanding how to extend reasonable accommodations to employees, and determining whether or not the requested accommodation poses an undue hardship on the employer? Join Mass Senior Care Associate Members Dave Wilson and Kathleen Berney of Hirsch, Roberts, Weinstein for an engaging and instructive seminar on the latest updates in federal and state labor laws regarding reasonable accommodations. Discussion will include the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and existing MA labor laws protecting pregnant employees, as well as other applications of accommodations.
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Fall is Here: Strategies to Mitigate Respiratory Infections
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Via Zoom
Program Description
Adult residents of long-term care facilities are at particular risk for severe respiratory illnesses caused by RSV, influenza and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19. The residents of long-term care facilities are the ones most at risk for severe disease from these respiratory infections and the ones that will be the most affected by new vaccine availability. This webinar will inform nursing facilities of all changes to vaccine and treatments for the Fall. As part of this webinar, infection control measures to mitigate the transmission of these viruses within long-term care facilities will also be reviewed.
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Annual Life Safety Code Workshop
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
9:00 am – 11:30 am
Via Zoom
Program Description:
Join Mass Senior Care in our annual life safety workshop. This year’s annual program will focus on expectations regarding the inspection, testing and maintenance of required systems such as sprinklers, fire panels, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, doors, etc. The program will include discussion on the concerns and challenges related to lithium-ion batteries used in nursing facility equipment and devices and best practices for use, storage, and maintenance. In addition, the Department of Public Health will review the top life safety code deficiencies and CMS’ current focus.
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Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Two Part Webinar Series
Thursday, October 5th, 10:00-11:00 am
Thursday October 12th, 10:00-11:00 am
Via Zoom
Please note: attendance is required at both sessions.
Program Description:
DEI is more than a buzzword. It’s a vital component of workforce development strategy that fuels staff satisfaction and retention. Join Mass Senior Care’s Workforce Innovations Collaborative as we host DEI expert Leili McKinley, Founder at The Identitype Group, to gain valuable insights and tools for creating a more inclusive, thriving workplace culture.
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