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.
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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MMQ GOING, GOING ALMOST GONE WEBINAR SERIES
PART 3: THE FINAL MMQ FRONTIER: CASE MIX LEVELS AND THE PAYMENT PROCESS
Thursday, September 28th, 10am – 12 pm
Via Zoom
Please note: this webinar is open to MSCA Facility Members Only
Program Description:
Effective 10/1/23, MassHealth will shift to a Minimum Data Set (MDS 3.0) based Medicaid reimbursement system. Minutes Questionnaire (MMQ) will finally be eliminated! The Medicaid reimbursement system will be based on a Medicaid Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) system and utilize the Minimum Data Set (MDS 3.0) assessment as the acuity measurement tool to determine payment for MassHealth members.
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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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