SNFs seeking a waiver from CNA staffing requirements due to a workforce shortage or patient need must submit waiver applications by April 1, 2020. The full text of AFL 20-03 can be found here: The application filing period for PNW and WSW is open from January 1st, 2020 through April 1st, 2020. The online application Read More…
The California Department of Public Health has issues AFL 20-01 on January 6, 2020 reminding SNFs that the “Census and Direct Care Service Housing Per Patient Day” (CDPH Form 612) and “Nursing Staffing Assignment and Sign-in Sheet (DHPPD Salaried/Dual Role/Nurse Assistant) (CDPH Form 530) must be used to document DHPPD. Effective July 1, 2020 CDPH Read More…
On Friday, January 10, California Governor Gavin Newsom released his state budget proposal for 2020-21, which largely continues to reflect his administration’s commitments to invest in Medi-Cal, behavioral health care and short-and long-term housing solutions for homeless persons and those at risk of homelessness. The $222.2 billion proposal is 2.3% larger than last year’s budget and Read More…
LeadingAge California is currently accepting applications for its inaugural Innovation Showcase Challenge Award. The award encourages organizations with best practices in service delivery or technology that improve the well-being of older adults to compete to win cash prizes and raise the visibility of a provider organization or business. Highlights:• $10,000 cash prize to the 1st place Read More…
On November 18, 2019, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released the proposed rule, “Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation” (MFAR) which would make sweeping changes for Medicaid financing for state nursing homes and hospitals. The most significant change is to the use of provider taxes. The article below provided by LeadingAge’s Director of Home & Read More…
By Brenda Klüz, Senior Policy Consultant, LeadingAge California DHCS has released a proposal that makes sweeping changes to the way that Medi-Cal services are delivered – California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal initiative (CalAIM). A snapshot of what this could mean for LeadingAge California members and communities includes: Moving all SNF, ICF-DD/H, ICF-DDN and pediatric/adult subacute Read More…
From Linda Couch, VP of Housing Policy, LeadingAge All federal programs that rely on annual appropriations, such as HUD’s housing programs, are being funded at FY19 levels for the duration of the CR because none of the 12 appropriations bills have been enacted. The new federal fiscal year began on October 1. Federal rental assistance Read More…
By Jodi Eyigor, LeadingAge LeadingAge has mounted a campaign to halt the red hand icon the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) plans to attach to the Nursing Home Compare profiles of nursing homes cited for abuse. While abuse and poor quality care cannot be tolerated or excused, the icon will neither increase transparency Read More…
Society for the Blind was founded in 1954 and today serves 27 counties in northern California. Our primary programming teaches individuals with vision loss how to carry out activities of daily living, provides training in professional/employment related skills, and offers support and guidance to adjust to living without eyesight. Core Blindness Skills focus on four Read More…
Governor Gavin Newsom finished off the legislative session by signing SB 228 (Jackson) to support the implementation of the Master Plan for Aging. The legislation builds on his earlier executive order which will help prepare California for the approaching aging crisis. Specifically, the bill provides the California Department of Aging with tools to effectively implement Read More…