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COVID-19 Update: Pfizer EUA COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet; Obtaining CLIA Waivers for ALRs; AHCA to Host Vaccination Office Hours; DPH Weekly Call Reminder

Members are given updates on Pfizer EUA COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet, obtaining CLIA waivers for ALRs, AHCA vaccination office hours and reminded about the weekly DPH call.

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COVID-19 Update: COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Deployment Toolkit

Shares Vaccine Clinic Deployment materials developed by the American Health Care Association (AHCA).

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COVID-19 Update: Secretary Sudders to Host Stakeholder Call on Vaccine Distribution Plan

A notice to members that EOHHS Secretary Marylou Sudders will be hosting a MassHealth stakeholder call on Monday, December 14th from 2:30pm – 3:30 pm to give a high-level overview of the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan.

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Mass Senior Care E-News Update - December 10, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Power Management

In This Issue:

  • National COVID-19 Action Network Update: Week 4 ECHO Sessions
  • CDC Highlights Two Massachusetts Infection Prevention Success Stories
  • Mass Senior Care Welcomes New Members – December 2020
  • An Infection Control Program That Fully Prepares Your Staff for Today's Challenges
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Happy and Joyous Hanukkah!

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AHCA Offers Free "Members Only" Webinar on Cybersecurity

On Tuesday, December 15 at 3:00pm Eastern, Vince Crisler, Founder and CEO of cybersecurity company Dark Cubed, will lead a one-hour presentation titled Cybersecurity Essentials for Long Term Care. From his time at the Pentagon, to CISO at the White House, and his years managing massive cyber and critical infrastructures at the Department of Homeland Security, Vince commands a deep understanding of the myriad challenges that organizations face given the ever expanding and evolving cyber threat landscape.

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Mass Senior Care Welcomes New Members – December 2020

Mass Senior Care is pleased to welcome new members to our Association. Our Associate Members have demonstrated their commitment to the senior care provider community by joining Mass Senior Care and participating as exhibitors and sponsors for events and educational conferences. Mass Senior Care members are encouraged to contact Associate Members when they are in need of long term care products and services.

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An Infection Control Program That Fully Prepares Your Staff for Today's Challenges

The AHCA/NCAL Infection Control Certificate Program is designed for skilled nursing and assisted living staff and features two main areas.

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CDC Highlights Two Massachusetts Infection Prevention Success Stories

In a recent website posting, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlighted two successful infection prevention success stories from Massachusetts. As the CDC noted, “Many long-term care facilities across the country are taking actions to implement CDC guidance and keep residents and staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. These stories highlight a small selection of the ongoing work of those facilities.”

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National COVID-19 Action Network Update: Week 4 ECHO Sessions

As we complete Week 4 of the 16-week Project ECHO sessions, the focus of this week’s curriculum pivoted to address participants concerns and questions about the deployment of the COVID-19 vaccine in the Commonwealth’s nursing facilities. During the sessions, nursing facility participants, geriatricians, and long term care clinicians reviewed the latest news regarding the vaccine and discussed how to safely and effectively implement it in nursing facilities. Since the vaccine is on a fast track for distribution and nursing facilities in Massachusetts are prioritized in Phase 1, next week’s Project ECHO session will continue the discussion on vaccine management with a substantial amount of time being devoted to Q&A.

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COVID-19 Updates: DPH Releases Information on Vaccine Distribution; Update to Exposure & Return to Work Guidance; Reminder: BinaxNow Test Kits Available from DPH and Register for Tomorrow’s AHCA Vaccine Webinar

The memo reviews DPH information on vaccine distribution, update to Exposure & Return to Work Guidance, BinaxNow Test Kits availability and reminds members about the AHCA Vaccine Webinar.

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COVID-19 Updates Evening Edition: Updates to Long-Term Care Guidance and Updated Resources for REDCap

Members are made aware of EOHHS and DPH updates to long-term care guidance as well as updated resources for REDCap.

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COVID-19 Updates: Webinar on Staff and Resident Roster Reporting to CHIA; DPH Weekly Call Reminder

Announcement on the webinar on staff and resident roster reporting to CHIA and a reminder about the DPH weekly call.

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COVID-19 Updates: Register Now for AHCA Webinar on Vaccination Clinics; Update to Nursing Home Compare and 5 Star Rating System; Reminder: BinaxNow Test Kits Available from DPH; MHA to Offer 2nd Opportunity to Bulk Purchase PPE

Members are provided informaion on AHCA webinar on vaccination clinics, update to Nursing Home Compare and 5 Star Rating System, BinaxNow test kits from DPH and MHA to offer 2nd opportunity to bulk purchase PPE.

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Mass Senior Care E-News Update - December 3, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Alliance Health Management Services

In This Issue:

  • CDC Places Long Term Care Residents and Staff at Highest Priority for COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Nursing homes lack the resources of other institutions. They aren’t states, they aren’t cities, they aren’t major hospital systems.
  • Massachusetts Senior Care Association and Hebrew SeniorLife Lead 300 Nursing Homes in Nationwide Initiative To Fight Covid-19 Infection In Nursing Homes
  • Long Term Care Facilities Celebrate Thanksgiving Holiday
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Long Term Care Facilities Celebrate Thanksgiving Holiday

While the Thanksgiving holiday may have looked different this year, Mass Senior Care members worked tirelessly to help residents and their family members safely celebrate the holidays in the midst of a pandemic. Mass Senior Care extends our gratitude to our long term care heroes for going above and beyond to ensure residents are staying healthy and engaged with their loved ones.

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Massachusetts Senior Care Association and Hebrew SeniorLife Lead 300 Nursing Homes in Nationwide Initiative To Fight Covid-19 Infection In Nursing Homes

With Week 3 of the 16-week Project ECHO initiative nearing completion, 300 nursing facilities from across the Commonwealth have been participating in this nationwide training program to help keep COVID-19 from spreading in nursing homes and to prepare and equip staff so that they can better protect residents and themselves.

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Nursing homes lack the resources of other institutions. They aren’t states, they aren’t cities, they aren’t major hospital systems.

Comparing Massachusetts to states such as Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey, two members of the COVID-19 Policy Alliance penned an Op Ed that ran on Cognoscenti, (WBUR's opinion and ideas site) maintaining that, while state leaders have done a lot to help nursing homes through this pandemic, support and resources has not been nearly enough.

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CDC Places Long Term Care Residents and Staff at Highest Priority for COVID-19 Vaccine

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) yesterday voted to include long term care residents and staff at the highest level of priority for the first distributions of a COVID-19 vaccine, along with health care workers. States are not required to follow the panel’s recommendations, but they typically do.

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COVID-19 Updates: Massachusetts COVID-19 Vaccine Program (MCVP); CDC Updates Strategies for Optimizing Facemask Supply

Announcements that nursing homes will be receiving notification from the DPH Vaccine Management Program related to enrolling in the Massachusetts COVID-19 Vaccine Program (MCVP) Agreement and CDC has made several updates on guidance for facemasks for health care personnel.

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COVID-19 Updates: CDC Places LTC Residents at Highest Priority for COVID-19 Vaccine; HHS Releases September Quality Incentive Payment Amounts

Information on the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) vote to include long term care residents at the highest level of priority for the first distributions of a COVID-19 vaccine, along with health care workers and HHS release of the dollar amounts for skilled nursing facilities that received Quality Incentive Payments ​in September.

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Reminder: September Surveillance Testing Payments and October Filing for EOHHS Payments 

Members are reminded about the September Surveillance testing payments and the October filing for EOHHS payments.

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COVID-19 Updates: Reminder: BinaxNow Test Kits Available from DPH; OSHA Resources; DPH Weekly Call Reminder

The Massachusetts COVID-19 Command Center, in collaboration with DPH, is making BinaxNOW test kits available for use at nursing homes and rest homes for the purpose of testing visitors and symptomatic residents and staff, at no cost to the facilities, AHCA/NCAL has provided OSHA resources for nursing homes and members are reminded about the DPH Weekly Call.

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COVID-19 Update: MassHealth Issued Updated COVID-19 Surveillance Testing Requirements

An announcement that MassHealth has issued Bulletin 157 updating COVID-19 Ongoing Surveillance Testing Requirements.

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COVID-19 Updates: Maintaining Infection Control Vigilance; CHIA Issues Notice of Holiday Extension for Submission of Staff Surveillance Testing and Nurse Staffing Data

The memo covers the EOHHS urge to continued vigilance with regards to PPE and hand hygiene as well as the CHIA notice of a holiday extension for submission of staff surveillance testing and nurse staffing data.

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Mass Senior Care E-News Update - November 25, 2020

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care Association Hosts 1st Virtual Annual Meeting
  • CMP Funds for In-person Visitation Aids: Application Deadline is November 30, 2020
  • Wishing Everyone A Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
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Wishing Everyone A Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

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Mass Senior Care Association Hosts 1st Virtual Annual Meeting

Touting the heroic dedication of nursing home workers, Congressman Richard Neal addressed Mass Senior Care members during the Association’s virtual Annual Meeting last week, noting that he plans to “work with his colleagues on Capitol Hill and the Biden administration to provide more financial support for the long term care sector so that facilities can secure the necessary PPE, staffing levels, and give their frontline staff higher wages.”

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COVID-19 Updates: Updated Holiday Letter; Reminder: First CHIA HPPD Reporting Submission Is Due by Noon, Friday November 27th; DPH Weekly Call Reminder

This memo provides information on the State updated holiday letter to long-term care families; reminds members about the first CHIA HPPD reporting submission is due by noon, Friday November 27th, discusses EOHHS supporting materials (FAQ, Template), and also provides a DPH weekly call reminder.

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COVID-19 Updates-Evening Edition: BinaxNOW Test Kits Available Through DPH, State Will Cover Testing Cost for Visitors and Symptomatic Residents and Staff; Updates to LTC Surveillance Testing

Announcements about the Massachusetts COVID-19 Command Center, in collaboration with DPH, is making BinaxNOW test kits available for use at nursing homes and rest homes for the purpose of testing visitors and symptomatic residents and staff, at no cost to the facilities, and DPH updated guidance on surveillance testing in long-term care facilities.

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COVID-19 Update: Resources for Dealing with the 2nd Surge of COVID-19  

Resources are shared with members for dealing with the 2nd Surge of COVID-19.

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COVID-19 Update: 2nd MassHealth Webinar on HPPD Reporting

MassHealth has scheduled a 2nd HPPD reporting webinar on Monday, November 23 between 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm to discuss the new reporting requirements and answer any questions providers may have.

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COVID-19 Updates: County Positivity Rates >5% in Three Counties; CMS Releases Alert Regarding Holidays; DPH Holiday Letter to LTC and Congregate Care Families; DPH Update on Enrollment in the Federal Pharmacy Partnership Program

Information on county positivity rates >5% in three counties, CMS alert regarding holiday visitation, DPH Holiday Letter to LTC and congregate care families, and the opportunity for nursing facilities that did not register for the Federal Pharmacy Partnership Program with CVS & Walgreens for COVID-19 vaccination via NHSN

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COVID-19 Updates: DPH Update to November 13th Guidance and OSHA Releases Frequently Cited Standards

A memo on the Department of Public Health update to previously-issued guidance from November 13th regarding admissions, safety protocols and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) release of a one-pager on frequently cited standards related to COVID-19 inspections.

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COVID-19 Updates: MassHealth Issues Updated Eligibility Operations Memo on Hospital Presumptive Eligibility; DPH Weekly Call Reminder; CMS COVID-19 Care Site-Specific Calls – Nursing Homes

This memo focuses on the MassHealth updated Eligibility Operations Memo on Hospital Presumptive Eligibility, the DPH weekly call, and CMS COVID-19 care site-specific calls – nursing homes.

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COVID-19 Updates: DPH Issues Revised Public Health Order Guidance; DPH Guidance on Caring for LTC Residents during COVID-19; MassHealth Nursing Facility Bulletin for New Targeted Isolation Space Program; Nursing Home Budget Amendment: CMS Updates

Memo discusses DPH revised guidance on Public Health Order, DPH updated guidance on Caring for LTC Residents during COVID-19 emergency, MassHealth updated nursing facility bulletin for new targeted Isolation Space Program, nursing home budget amendment included in DPH report and CMS updates.

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Mass Senior Care E-News Update - November 12, 2020

In This Issue:

  • Register Now for Mass Senior Care’s Virtual Annual Meeting
  • REMINDER: MassHealth HPPD Webinar on November 13th
  • Mass Senior Care Testifies at Two Important Public Hearings
  • CMP Funds for In-person Visitation Aids: Application Deadline is November 30, 2020
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Mass Senior Care Offers Fight the Flu Resources; Goal is to Immunize 90% of Long Term Care Staff

Now that a second surge of COVID-19 has begun, it is critically important for all long-term care workers to protect themselves from becoming sick with the flu by getting the flu vaccine. As we well know, staff in long-term care facilities are at an increased risk of acquiring the flu and annual flu vaccination of both residents and staff are essential to preventing outbreaks.

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CMP Funds for In-person Visitation Aids: Application Deadline is November 30, 2020

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has developed an application template for requests for the use of Civil Money Penalty (CMP) Reinvestment funds to provide nursing homes with in-person visitation aids. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has developed a stream-lined nursing home application template for the approval of these funds.

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Mass Senior Care Testifies at Two Important Public Hearings

Mass Senior Care has provided public testimony on the following two proposed regulations: Emergency Adoption of MassHealth Nursing Home Rate Regulations/101 CMR 206.00: Standard Payments to Nursing Facilities and Proposed Department of Public Health Amendments to 105 CMR 150.000: Standards for Long Term Care Facilities.

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REMINDER: MassHealth HPPD Webinar on November 13th

MassHealth has scheduled a HPPD reporting webinar on November 13th between 11am and 12pm to discuss the new reporting requirements and answer any questions providers may have. Read more for webinar details.

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COVID-19 Update: MassHealth HPPD Webinar on November 13th

MassHealth has scheduled a HPPD reporting webinar on November 13th between 11am and 12pm to discuss the new reporting requirements and answer any questions providers may have.

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DPH Weekly Call Reminder – Date and Time Change due to Veteran’s Day Holiday

This week’s DPH call with providers is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. due to the Veteran’s Day Holiday.

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COVID-19 Update: Guidance Regarding Reporting of Seasonal Influenza Vaccination of Healthcare Personnel

Discusses DPH guidance for long-term care facilities on the process to report mandatory personnel influenza data.

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COVID-19 Update: MassHealth Issues HPPD Reporting Bulletin; OSHA Respiratory Protection Guidance; DPH Order on Regarding Control of COVID-19 in LTCF

Updates on MassHealth Nursing Facility Bulletin 155 in regard to the requirement for nursing facilities to report on its staffing levels, including information demonstrating the facility’s average staffing hours per patient day, on a bi-weekly basis, OSHA Respiratory Protection Guidance and DPH release of a Public Health Order and guidance for Implementation of Order of the Commissioner of Public Health Regarding Control of COVID-19 in LTC facilities.

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COVID-19 Updates: DPH Updates to Visitation Conditions, Communal Dining, and Congregate Activities in Long-Term Care Facilities

Memorandum To: Mass Senior Care Members From: Tara M. Gregorio, President Re: COVID-19 Updates: DPH Updates to Visitation Conditions, Communal Dining, and Congregate Activities in Long-Term Care Facilities Date: November 4, 2020 DPH Updates to Visitation Conditions, Communal Dining, and Congregate Activities in Long-Term Care Facilities Today, the Department of Public Health released updated guidance increasing the duration of indoor visits, visitor testing, allowing indoor group activities, so long as safety measures are followed as outlined in the memo, and

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COVID-19 Update: November 5, 2020

This memo includes the following topics: MassHealth Issues HPPD Reporting Bulletin; OSHA Respiratory Protection Guidance; and DPH Order on Regarding Control of COVID-19 in LTCF

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Mass Senior Care E-News Update: November 5, 2020

Sponsored by: 

BerryDunn

In This Issue:

  • Register Now for Mass Senior Care’s Virtual Annual Meeting
  • Reminder: DPH Schedules Public Hearing on Proposed Licensure Regulation
  • DPH Updates to Visitation Conditions, Communal Dining, and Congregate Activities in Long-Term Care Facilities
  • Register Now for Important Webinar: Protect Your Power Source: Ensuring Diesel Fuel Reliability
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Register Now for Mass Senior Care’s Virtual Annual Meeting

Please join us for Mass Senior Care Association’s 2020 virtual Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Going virtual is a big change, but have put together a dynamic program of speakers, including the morning session featuring Congressman Richard Neal (MA-1st Congressional District) and Mark Parkinson, President & CEO of the American Health Care Association, both of whom will provide us with very timely updates on the current political and legislative climate in our nation’s Capital as well as an update on the provider community’s response to COVID-19.

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Reminder: DPH Schedules Public Hearing on Proposed Licensure Regulation

​​​​​​​The Department of Public Health (DPH) has scheduled a public hearing on the proposed licensure regulations for Monday, November 9, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. Due to the COVID State of emergency the hearing will be conducted on a moderated conference call. The proposed regulatory changes are part of EOHHS’ Accountability and Supports 2.0 rate reform and policy package which is investing up to $145 million for quality nursing home care. Specifically, the proposed LTCF licensure regulations would (1) establish minimum nursing HPPD requirements, (2) eliminate the 3rd and 4th bed in multi-bed rooms, and (3) revise minimum square footage requirements to allow for physical distancing in 2-bed rooms.

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