As previously reported, Governor Healey on March 29, 2023 signed an authorization to continue to allow nursing practice by graduates and students in their last semester of nursing education programs.

CMS has released the proposed minimum staffing rule.

Member Update: Hospital Capacity & Discharges to Skilled Nursing Facilities

Member Updates: CMS Issues Proposed HPPD Rule; Use of Graduate Nurses and Nursing Students in Last Semester of School; MassHealth Provider Profile Update Instruction Guide Now Available; MassHealth PASRR Portal Update

As Labor Day weekend approaches, our member facilities are making every effort to ensure their residents enjoy the last few weeks of warmth and sunshine!

Massachusetts is experiencing a steady and concerning rise in COVID-19 cases in long-term care facility residents and staff.

With Fall right around the corner, now is the time to register for important clinical and regulatory programs.

In August 2023, CMS released the updated final Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Item Sets version (v)1.18.11 and it is now available.

Member Updates: CMS SNF LTC Open Door Forum; Register Now for Fall Education Programs