CMS has released training which contains information regarding Phase 1 of the New Nursing Home Regulations that will became effective starting November 28, 2016. This information addresses the new language included in the New Nursing Home Regulations, and how Phase 1 will be implemented via the State Operations Manual, F-Tags, and survey process. This training also address how the survey process will be used to address the regulatory requirements, please click here to access the CMS training. Source: CMS

OSHA has extended the effective date of the anti-retaliation provision in its final rule, Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses until Dec. 1, 2016. This is an additional extension from the original August date, which was then extended until Nov. 1, 2016. This is one provision of the OSHA rule, which requires nursing centers, assisted living communities, and other employers to electronically submit workplace injuries and illnesses as well as post anti-retaliation protections for workers who report work-related injuries or illnesses. Source: OSHA

Joyann (Joy) Morin’s passion for the elderly was sparked as a child, when she and her sister loved spending time visiting and making cards for residents at the nursing home where her mother worked as a CNA. An integral member of the staff at Mount Carmel Care Center for 27 years, she began her career in long term care as a housekeeper, working her way up to become a Certified Activity Director and Certified Dementia Practitioner.