The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated their Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) in Nursing Homes.

Legislative leadership has appointed the 6-member FY2025 Budget Conference members to reconcile differences between the branches’ separate recommendations.

This week, Mass Senior Care members and staff traveled to Washington, DC to participate in the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living’s (AHCA/NCAL) Congressional Briefing and meet with members of the Massachusetts Delegation.

Member Update: Guidance for Nursing Practice by Graduates and Students in Their Last Semester of Nursing Education Programs; MassHealth Issues Memo Updating Submission Process to Request a Hardship Waiver; Register Now for June 11th Webinar

Member Update: MassHealth to Audit Nursing Facilities for Antipsychotic Medication Use

Mass Senior Care Facility Members are invited to join us at our 2024 Leadership Summit, Charting A New Course: Identifying Opportunities to Improve the Survey Experience and Outcomes, on June 17th & 18th at the Beauport Hotel in Gloucester. We are also pleased to offer Associate Members a limited number of sponsorship opportunities - you do not want to miss the opportunity to attend this exclusive event!

Effective May 31, 2024, all applicants for nursing licensure and advanced practice authorization, including renewal applications, will be required to attest as to whether they have a history of supported findings of abuse or neglect with the Department of Children and Families (DCF).

Join MHA and healthcare leaders to explore insights on post-acute care, optimizing care for special populations, transitions in home care, end-of-life care, and enhancing patient quality of life.

On May 28, Provider Magazine released an article on Establishing a Bariatric Unit in a Post-Acute Setting. The article identifies areas for consideration for bariatric units in nursing facilities including equipment, an assessment of the built environment as well as staffing.