SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update November 11, 2022

Each week, through our Unified Voice Newsletter, recipients will receive an overview of state, federal, policy and additional issues impacting post-acute care. Each story will include a direct link to a more complete overview where readers can find more information on topics relevant to their needs.

Updates for this week: November 11, 2022

State
• SD Nursing Facility Rate Methodology Final Report
• SD DSS Money Follows the Person.
• SD DSS Fall Provider Newsletter
• FDA Warning:
• SD State Loan Repayment Program

Federal
• CDC Webinar on Enhanced Barrier Precautions.
• CDC Updates Opioid Prescribing Guidance.
• November is C. diff Awareness Month.
• NAHC Shares Home Health Advocacy Document.
• CMS Innovation Center 1-Year Report:
• November 17 CMS Webinar for Home Health Agencies on Pre-Implementation Reports.
• Supreme Court Hears Arguments Concerning Private Rights of Action Against Nursing Homes Under Section 1983.
• “Test Soon, Treat Early” Resources.

LeadingAge
• Ziegler Article on Mission Vs. Margin
• Workforce Recruitment Tools.
• New Initiative Out of CMS Focusing on Assessment/Data Processes.
• Recording Available of LeadingAge New MDS Webinar.
• Senate Hearing on Affordable Food for Older Americans.

Other
• Home Health Regulatory Education! Be sure to sign up!
• Home Health Regulatory Update for 2023