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SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update August 25, 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  August 25, 2023

State

  • Nursing Home Closure Announced
  • Gov. Noem Announces $27 million in High-Speed Broadband Grants
  • South Dakota Healthcare Coalition (SDHCC) Statewide Emergency Preparedness Exercise

Federal

  • VA Caregiver Support Transitioning to Direct Deposit
  • AHA Resource on How Boards Contribute to a Safe Workplace and Community
  • CMS is Considering 400 Hospices for ā€œPotential Administrative Action.ā€
  • SNF MDS 3.0 RAI v1.18.11 Guidance Training Program ā€“ Post-event materials available
  • CDC launches new effort aimed at strengthening survival and recovery rates for all sepsis patients.

LeadingAge

  • LeadingAge Meets with DPC and Top Medicaid and ACL Officials on the HCBS Settings Rule
  • Slides & Recording from RAD Supplemental Notice Webinar.
  • The New York Times Article Missed the Mark on Nursing Homes.Ā 
  • Providers Should Review Allowable PRF Expenses Before Filing Reports

Other

  • Training for Guardians
  • Upcoming Education

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