Outbreak Response Planning in Long-Term Care:
Understanding Massachusetts' Updated Regulations
December 16, 2026 Virtual
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Program Summary:
Consistent with Chapter 197 of the Acts of 2024, that required Massachusetts long-term care facilities to develop and submit an outbreak response plan to the Department of Public Health (DPH), DPH has promulgated these requirements in updates to 105 CMR 150.000. Members are encouraged to participate in this important compliance webinar with Capsid Consulting.
Capsid Consulting, a Mass Senior Care associate member, that specializes in infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship programs in long-term care facilities, will review the updated regulations, including key requirements for outbreak response plans and important regulatory changes. Through practical, real-world scenarios, participants will learn strategies for responding to outbreaks while safeguarding residents' health, safety, and quality of life. Additionally, this webinar will highlight the importance of developing a comprehensive plan and provide practical guidance on drafting, implementing, and operationalizing it within your organization.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:
- Define what constitutes an outbreak in a long-term care setting.
- Identify common communicable diseases and their modes of transmission.
- Describe the key requirements of Massachusetts' updated outbreak response regulations.
- Apply practical strategies for implementing, evaluating, and updating outbreak response plans while balancing infection prevention with residents' rights.
Presenters:
- Maryanne Caruso, RN, CPHQ, CIC, Direction of Infection Prevention & Clinical Education, Capsid Consulting
- Dost Sarpel, Medical Director & COO, Capsid Consulting
Target Audience: Administrators, Directors of Nursing, Infection Control staff
CEUs: 1.0
Cost:
$70 per person/member
$140 per person/non-member
Cancellation Policy:
Mass Senior Care will be notified in writing no later than 48 hours prior to the start of the seminar
for a refund, minus a $25 processing fee, which will be refunded in the manner in which the
payment was made. “No Show” attendees will be billed at the full registration fee. Cancellations
should be emailed to info@maseniorcare.org.
Important Payment Policy Update
Effective January 1, 2027, payment will be required at the time of registration. Please note that “invoice” and “bill me” payment options will no longer be available. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.