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SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update October 27, 2023: A Resource for Members

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:Ā October 27, 2023

State

  • 2023 Governorā€™s Awards Ceremony Will Highlight Disability Employment

Federal

  • New Vaccine Information Sheets Now Available for COVID and RSV Vaccines
  • House Energy and Commerce Committee Hearing on LTC Workforce
  • CMS Posts Updates to the New MDS
  • HRSA Offers Late PRF Reporting Opportunity for Reporting Period 5 (RP5)
  • New Resources on Protecting of Health Information While Using Telehealth
  • OIG Audit on Telehealth in Home Health CareĀ 
  • Nursing Home Care Compare Refresh

LeadingAge

  • 97 Members of Congress Send LeadingAge Endorsed Letter on the Staffing Mandate
  • Senate Letter Urges Extension of Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
  • Will We See You in Chicago in Two Weeks?
  • CAST Members Honored with McKnightā€™s Tech Awards
  • HCBS Relief Act Introduced by Senator Casey
  • Coalition Urges State Department to Fix Problems Hindering Hiring of International Nurses

Other

  • SDAHOā€™s 2024 Nurse Leadership Program – Registration is NOW OPEN!
  • November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
  • 49 States Report Shortage of HCBS Workers
  • Healthcare Workers Continue to Face a Mental Health Crisis
  • SDAHO Webinar: LeadingAge Regulatory Update
  • SDAHO November Education

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