HCAM and the American Health Care Association (AHCA) continue to advocate against the Minimum Staffing Mandate, for which the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its final Minimum Data Set (MDS) Item Sets version 1.18.11v5 and the corresponding Resident Assessment Instrument...
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently posted updated Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting (SNF QRP) manuals and measure calculation resources on the...
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The National Health Safety Network (NHSN) Vaccination Team hosted a webinar to review important changes to the surveillance definition of Up to Date with COVID-19...
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As we begin to prepare for the coming cold and flu season, along with ongoing COVID cases, members are taking steps to ensure the health...
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In February 2023, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued L 23-13, which extended the COVID Relief (CR) facility designation for existing facilities...
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) released updated FAQs regarding the direct care worker and non-clinical staff wage increase effective October 1, 2023. Beginning...
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a proposed policy that modifies the billing requirements for skilled maintenance therapy and updates benefit maximums...
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As a reminder, all Medicaid-reimbursed services are subject to review for conformity with accepted medical practice and Medicaid coverage and limitations. The Michigan Department of...
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The Michigan House of Representatives voted to approve House Bill 5004 on September 20. The bill adds an additional $500 per facility fee for the...
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HCAM continues advocacy efforts to oppose HB 4841, which if implemented, would significantly change the Adult Foster Care Facility Licensing Act. HCAM member Jon Zima of Dockerty...
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AHCA/NCAL published a new resource on preparing for inspections from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). This comprehensive resource provides members with information on how to prepare...
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Published by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL), this $250, downloadable resource allows you to customize policies according to your center's needs. It offers a comprehensive collection...
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Earlier this year, NCAL worked with Brown University to conduct an analysis of Silver and Gold Quality Award winners compared with those who are not awardees...
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Long-term care providers nationwide are improving lives daily through the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) National Quality Award Program. The program...
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