On November 4, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released CMS-3415-IFC mandating COVID-19 vaccination for all staff in CMS-certified settings. The requirement applies […]
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$500 Million CDC Initiative Will Support Nursing Home and LTC Providers
The Hartford Foundation and CDC leaders hosted a call November 2 outlining details on the $500 million “nursing home strike team” program, highlighting that the primary […]
Key November Provider Relief Fund Deadlines
1. Limited Phase 4/ARP Rural Extension to Nov. 3: The Human Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) earlier this week noted that providers who had submitted their […]
Build Back Better Framework Includes Historic Workforce Allocations
The Build Back Better Act framework announced by the president would include historic allocations that address the workforce crisis that aging services providers are experiencing. […]
Evidence-Based Therapeutic Horticulture Program Improves Lives of Residents
LeadingAge Washington regularly applies for Civil Money Penalty (CMP) grants to help its member skilled nursing providers implement creative resident engagement programs. These grants have […]
Evidence-Based Therapeutic Horticulture Program Improves Lives of Residents
LeadingAge Washington regularly applies for Civil Money Penalty (CMP) grants to help its member skilled nursing providers implement creative resident engagement programs. These grants have […]
LPC Advisory Group: Workforce Discussion
The presentation began with Natasha Bryant, Senior Director of Workforce Research and Development at the LeadingAge LTSS Center. The LTSS Center has been working on […]
CMS Announces FSES-Related Waiver Extension
CMS made an important announcement this week that is welcome news to providers who have historically utilized a Fire Safety Evaluation System (FSES) to show […]
Highlights of PRF Webinar on Phase 4 Supporting Documentation
Here are some key takeaways from that webinar, which was recorded and can be found on the HRSA PRF website here under Technical Assistance Webinars: […]