Yesterday, the 2019 Budget Conference Committee of the California Legislature produced its list of actions. The Committee agreed to adopt Governor Newsom’s subsidy levels and allocate an additional $450 million (General Fund) over three years to fully fund the cost of the standard premium for seniors and adults with disabilities for the Medi-Cal program with Read More…
The Department of Social Services has released a draft uniform assessment tool for comment by stakeholder with responses due by May 31, 2019. The Uniform Assessment Tool is being developed to implement Health and Safety Code (HSC) section 1562.62(c)(1) which states: “The department shall develop a uniform resident assessment tool to be used by all Read More…
The Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division has released its Spring 2019 Quarterly Update for Adult and Senior Care. It is available on their website here. Topics include: Updated RCFE Regulations on Eviction Notices Home Health Agencies/Hospice and RCFEs Updated Personal Rights Forms Available TB Screening Requirements for Staff and Residents Nurse Consultant’s Corner – Best Read More…