Great News! Michigan Medication Aide Registry Goes Live Tomorrow, March 7
The Bureau of Community and Health Systems (BCHS) just announced that the first component of the medication aide registry will be implemented tomorrow, March 7,...Read More
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HCAM is Celebrating Careers In Aging!
March is Careers in Aging Month, dedicated to bringing greater visibility and awareness to the wide-ranging careers in long-term care and celebrate current employees in...Read More
HCAM Advocates for Members
HCAM works continuously to secure passage of long-term-care-friendly legislation and protect the sector from harmful legislation. As we head into spring, HCAM continues to engage...Read More
Managing Cash-Flow Strategies After Change Healthcare’s Cybersecurity Breach
In a member update, HCAM alerted you on February 28 that Change Healthcare — a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group Inc. — announced that its systems...Read More
Register for 2023 CON Annual Survey Webinars
Today, March 6, 2024, is the target launch date for the 2023 Certificate of Need (CON) Annual Survey. Participation in the annual survey is a...Read More
AHCA Webinar: Payroll Based Journal Best Practices for Submitting Data
AHCA recently released a webinar recording on best practices for submitting data to the Payroll Based Journal (PBJ). Speakers included two members of the AHCA...Read More
Non-Available Bed Plan Extension Policy Public Comments Due March 11 (SNF)
On February 6, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a proposed policy for updating the current non-available bed plan flexibilities. The proposal: (1) Extends...Read More
Next Nursing Facility Touchpoint Meeting is March 14
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is hosting a series of monthly touchpoint meetings with nursing facility providers. Previously known as the...Read More
NHSN Annual Survey Clarification (SNF)
The National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Annual Reporting Survey for members is not mandatory for all facilities. Please review the data below to determine if your...Read More
Annual Personnel Influenza Vaccination Data Report Due May 15 (SNF)
Members are required to report Annual Healthcare Personnel Influenza Vaccination data by May 15, 2024, under the Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program (SNF QRP). Failure...Read More
FY 2025 SNF VBP Program March 2024 Quarterly Reports are Now Available (SNF)
The March 2024 Quarterly Confidential Feedback Reports for the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing (SNF VBP) Program are now available to...Read More
Linen Handling F-880 Citations on the Rise (SNF)
Nationally, F-880 Infection Control citations are on the rise related to the handling of both clean and soiled linens. In response, AHCA recently shared a review of...Read More
Life Safety Citation Update – K161/FSES (SNF)
AHCA reports that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has communicated with its regional offices and select state survey agencies that it is...Read More
AHCA Webinar – Building the Path: Creating Careers in Long Term Care (SNF/AL)
If you missed the chance to participate in AHCA’s workforce webinar, it’s not too late to receive the helpful information that was provided! The archived recording...Read More
A New Feature for Assisted Living Communities is Coming Soon!
In early April, we will launch the HCAM Assisted Living Members Connected Community workspace. This online community will be a private, password-protected workspace just for...Read More