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SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update November 1, 2024: A Resource for Members

Each week we provide 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 1, 2024:

SDAHO

  • Medicare Advantage Informational Sheet
  • Save the Date for Legislative Forums
  • Registration for 2025 SDAHO Nurse Leadership program

State

  • SD DOH State Loan Repayment Program
  • SD DOH Scrubs Camps

Federal

  • LeadingAge Coordinates Letter Supporting Year-End CNA Lockout Fix
  • Updated FY 2026 and FY 2027 SNF VBP Program Performance Standards.
  • CDC Responds to LeadingAge Request to Reconsider Isolation Guidelines for Nursing Home Residents
  • CMS Issues Rule Outlining Appeals Processes Relating to Hospital Observation Status

LeadingAge

  • LeadingAge Member Resources
  • Medicare Open Enrollment: Top 5 Things to Know
  • Emergency Preparedness: Update Your Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA)
  • Don’t Forget: Register for LeadingAge’s November 13 IDR Webinar
  • National Policy Pulse Call
  • New Nursing Home Transparency Reporting Underway.

Other

  • HICPAC Meeting Announced for November
  • Compliance with Residents Rights Requirement related to Nursing Home Residents Right to Vote
  • Upcoming Education

For SDAHO members interested in reading the long-term care weekly update in its entirety, please click here. Sign-in to the member portal and you will be redirected to the member only LTC update!

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05nov1:00 pm2:00 pmHealth Literacy: How to Help Patients Make Appropriate Health DecisionsSDAHO Webinar

06nov10:00 am11:00 amChallenges and Winning Practices for Behavioral Health Management (member only)SDAHO Webinar

06nov1:00 pm2:00 pmWhat You May Not Realize about Bereavement Care for Veterans and their FamiliesNHPCO Webinar

06nov2:00 pm3:00 pmWhy Referring Clinicians Hesitate To Consult Palliative Care and What We Should Do DifferentlyWebinar

07nov8:00 am9:00 amMeeting the Need: Learning to Support Families Who Have a Dying Child in Your NeighborhoodWebinar