October 25, 2023

Listen to This Issue - October 25, 2023

Prefer your news in podcast form? Download the audio of this week's LTC Connections and listen on the go!
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CMS Updates MDS Manual to Correct Errors

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has posted errata updates to the Minimum Data Set Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS-RAI) Manual, version 1.18.11 on the MDS 3.0 RAI Manual page effective October 1, 2023.
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CMS Staffing Minimum Congressional Hearing

On Wednesday, October 25 at 11am PDT, the Health Subcommittee of the US House of Representatives Energy & Commerce Committee is holding a hearing on CMS’ proposed staffing minimums in skilled nursing.
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Grassroots Update: Protect Your Facility from the CMS Staffing Minimum

CMS’ proposed minimum staffing mandate threatens your ability to care for residents and disregards foundational qualities that make Washington’s long term care system one of the nation’s best.
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Shape Workforce Policy: Participate in the Health Workforce Sentinel Network

By completing a brief survey now, you will improve policymakers’ understanding of Washington’s health workforce needs.
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NWHRN Offers Upcoming Emergency Exercise

The Northwest Healthcare Response Network (NWHRN) would like to remind you about an upcoming emergency exercise scheduled for Friday, November 3rd at 9:00am
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