Join IHCA in person next Wednesday, Feb. 12, for its Wound Care in LTC – Best Practices for Optimal Outcomes. This comprehensive training focuses on...
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IHCA is excited to announce an upcoming four-part live webinar series designed to help long-term care leaders foster trust in their teams and organizations. Led...
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Grow your skills and spring into quality improvement at IHCA’s two-day, in-person 2025 Spring Conference. This conference, sponsored by BCG, will take place Wednesday, March...
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Providers must submit Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) data for Oct. 1 – Dec. 31 of 2024 by next Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Provided below are...
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Nursing facilities in Iowa are reminded that IAC 481-58.5(5) requires the facility to report a change of administrator to the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals...
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The Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Preview Reports have been updated and are now available. These reports contain provider performance scores for quality measures, which will...
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The first few weeks of the Trump Administration has seen a flurry of activity with a high volume of executive orders issued by the president....
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The CMS Care Compare site was scheduled to refresh with new nursing home Five-Star ratings around Jan. 29. Perhaps due to the White House’s freeze...
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This year’s AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program has seen an incredible surge in participation from Iowa providers! A total of 85 Iowa applications were submitted...
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The 2024 AHCA/NCAL Quality Award Recognition Ceremony, originally scheduled for last fall in Orlando, was postponed due to Hurricane Milton. AHCA/NCAL has now rescheduled the...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2662 regarding the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes...
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The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) has announced new education events for the month of February. In addition to the resources and...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2664 to advise providers that on Jan. 27,...
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As an IHCA member, you have access to IHCA’s provider network – Iowa Health Care Quality Partners (IHCQP) – a collaboration of over 200 long-term and...
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Below is an overview of upcoming legislative town halls. Events are planned for this Friday in Allison, Ankeny, Manchester and Eldridge, with additional town halls...
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As the largest association representing Iowa’s long-term care providers, IHCA advocates for over 840 skilled nursing, assisted living, home health and care continuum providers. Together,...
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Ensure the safety and compliance of your facility by attending one of IHCA’s 2025 Life Safety – Fire Safety Conferences. Offered in two convenient locations...
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The Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP) is awarding five free registrations to IHCA’s Spring Conference! To enter to win, showcase your facility’s most impactful...
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Accommodations are now available for IHCA’s 2025 Convention and Trade Show, taking place Sept. 21-24 at the Des Moines Marriott Hotel, located at 700 Grand...
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IHCA’s February LPN-IV Certification Course, approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing, will begin online this Friday, Jan. 31. Please note in-person lab days will...
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Join IHCA next Wednesday, Feb. 5, and Thursday, Feb. 6, for its Nursing Facility Administrators 101 Boot Camp, sponsored by Blue Stone Therapy, CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA)...
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The January 2025 skilled nursing facility (SNF) survey trend report is now available on the IHCA Member Resource Portal. Click here to view the report....
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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As the largest association representing Iowa’s long-term care providers, IHCA advocates for over 840 skilled nursing, assisted living, home health and care continuum providers. Together,...
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This article provides an overview of upcoming town halls. Events are planned for this Friday in Waverly, Monticello and Baxter, with additional town halls next...
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Join IHCA on Tuesday, Feb. 25, and Wednesday, Feb. 26, for its virtual International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) Diagnosis Coding for...
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Accommodations are now available for IHCA’s 2025 Convention and Trade Show, taking place Sept. 21-24 at the Des Moines Marriott Hotel, located at 700 Grand...
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Navigating the world of long-term care (LTC) can feel overwhelming, especially with the variety of terms and acronyms unique to this field. To make things...
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Members participating in the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program are reminded of tomorrow's application deadline. Applications must be submitted to the Quality Portal no later...
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CMS has announced updates to compliance requirements that will take effect on Feb. 24, 2025. Join IHCA next Wednesday, Jan. 29, for an engaging webinar...
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IHCA’s February LPN-IV Certification Course, approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing, will begin online next Friday, Jan. 31. Please note in-person lab days will...
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On Jan. 17, 2025, CMS released a revised Admin Memo: 25-06-NH related to guidance for Federal Monitoring Surveys (FMS). According to the memo, FMS are performed...
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Last week, the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Iowa denied the states’ motion for preliminary injunction against the federal staffing mandate. The...
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) require employers in most industries to record workplace injuries on their 300...
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On Jan. 16, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued two Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) articles describing changes in the 2025 immunization...
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The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) recently launched DIALED IN, a podcast series designed to educate the public about the department’s work and its...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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Last Tuesday evening, Governor Reynolds gave her Condition of the State Address, where she discussed the strengths of the state and her policy initiatives for...
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In last week's Condition of the State Address, Governor Kim Reynolds announced a new grant opportunity that addresses Iowa’s need to grow its health care...
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The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL) is seeking nominations for the 2025 Governor’s Award for Quality Care in Health Care Facilities. The...
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The Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Preview Reports have been updated and are now available. These reports contain provider performance scores for quality measures, which...
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Due to the Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) quarterly deadline, the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES) Service Center is projecting an increase in the...
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Ensure the safety and compliance of your facility by attending one of IHCA’s 2025 Life Safety – Fire Safety Conferences. Offered in two convenient locations...
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Join IHCA next Wednesday, Jan. 22, for its virtual Workforce Management Conference. This education program will explore strategies to address workforce challenges, including staff recruitment,...
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In recent weeks, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has conducted onsite visits in nursing facilities in Iowa to investigate the state of Iowa’s compliance...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2653 to advise providers that, effective Jan. 1,...
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Members participating in the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program are reminded that the deadline for application submission is approaching quickly. Applications must be submitted to...
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The American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing's (AAPACN’s) QM Rescue Guide helps facility leaders review and improve their facility’s quality measures (QMs). This downloadable PDF...
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The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) provides mental health and substance use evidence-based training, customized technical assistance and resources at...
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CMS has announced updates to compliance requirements that will take effect on Feb. 24, 2025. Join IHCA on Wednesday, Jan. 29, for an engaging webinar...
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IHCA is excited to announce an upcoming four-part live webinar series designed to help long-term care leaders foster trust in their teams and organizations. Lead...
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Stonehill Communities, an IHCA member, is a participating provider in the CMS Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model program. Located in Dubuque, Stonehill is...
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As we kick off the new year, IHCA is excited to announce that the IHCA Education Center has been renamed the Brighton Consulting Group (BCG)...
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Join IHCA next Wednesday, Jan. 15, for its brand new Long-Term Care (LTC) Technology Summit. This virtual conference brings together cutting-edge solutions for the long-term...
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CMS recently released QSO-25-11-NH Long-Term Care (LTC) Facility Acute Respiratory Illness Reporting Requirements, which replaces QSO-20-29-NH Interim Final Rule Updating Requirements for Notification of Confirmed...
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The December 2024 skilled nursing facility (SNF) survey trend report and Q3 home health (HH) survey trend report are now available in the IHCA Member...
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On Dec. 18, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issued Policy Clarification #PC00028, which reduces the allowable managed care organization (MCO) payment...
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The Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Quality Measures (QM) User's Manual v17.0 and accompanying Risk Adjustment Appendix File are now available. The MDS 3.0 QM...
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The updated Nursing Home Care Compare Technical Users’ Guide has been posted on the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System Page. Effective with the January 2025...
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The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) is offering the following free training opportunities in January for all nursing facility staff:...
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The 2024 AHCA/NCAL Quality Award Recognition Ceremony, originally planned for last fall in Orlando, was postponed due to Hurricane Milton. AHCA/NCAL has recently announced it...
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Join IHCA on Wednesday, Jan. 22, for its Workforce Management Conference. This conference will be offered in a hybrid format, meaning you can attend in-person...
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Recently, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issued Policy Clarification #PC00028, which reduces the allowable managed care organization (MCO) payment recoupment period...
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Due to the Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) quarterly deadline, the Internet Quality Improvement Evaluation System (iQIES) Service Center is projecting an increase in the volume...
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Join IHCA in person on Wednesday, Feb. 12, for its Wound Care in LTC - Best Practices for Optimal Outcomes, an educational training. This comprehensive...
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CMS recently posted the ninth update to sub-regulatory guidance for the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Mandatory Off-Cycle SNF Provider Enrollment Revalidation process. This update includes...
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Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Iowa Medicaid recently released informational letter (IL) 2650 to inform providers of the federal CMS Program...
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The December 2024 Quarterly Confidential Feedback Reports for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing (SNF VBP) Program are now available to...
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Join IHCA on Tuesday, Feb. 18, for its Advanced Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Training Program - Navigating Complexities and Optimizing Outcomes. This advanced training...
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Join IHCA on Thursday, Feb. 20, for its hybrid event, Enhancing Dementia Care: Caring with Confidence, and stay ahead of the latest advancements and best...
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Iowa Total Care now has Availity Essentials as its secure provider portal. On Nov. 18, 2024, providers became able to submit authorizations and access other...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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In need of an MDS coordinator or additional MDS support? Our experts can help. Through IHCA Provider Solutions’ Remote MDS Service, a team of expert...
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Join IHCA on Wednesday, Feb. 5, and Thursday, Feb. 6, for its Nursing Facility Administrators 101 Boot Camp, sponsored by Curana Health. This boot camp...
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The next CMS Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)/Long-Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum is scheduled for tomorrow, Dec. 5, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Agenda Please...
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The November 2024 skilled nursing facility (SNF) survey trend report is now available on the IHCA Member Resource Portal. Click here to view the report....
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The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) has announced new education events for the month of December. In addition to the resources and December...
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CMS emergency preparedness requirements, found in Appendix Z of the State Operations Manual, identify that nursing facilities must participate in testing exercises to ensure their...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2647 regarding upcoming Iowa Medicaid pharmacy program changes...
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently published the Fiscal Year 2024 HHS Agency Financial Report, which highlights the Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS)...
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On Tuesday, Nov. 26, CMS released the Contract Year (CY) 2026 Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D proposed rule, which aims to hold MA plans...
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Join IHCA on Wednesday, Jan. 22, for its Workforce Management Conference. This conference will be offered in a hybrid format, meaning you can attend in-person...
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IHCA/ICAL members that are considering implementing a Population Health Management (PHM) model in the future are encouraged to learn the fundamentals now through AHCA’s/NCAL’s PHM...
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If your organization has thought about participating in the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Awards Program, this is your opportunity to complete the Bronze Award application from...
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Join IHCA for its Restorative Nursing Program, sponsored by Blue Stone Therapy, next Wednesday, Dec. 4. This comprehensive education program will guide long-term care staff...
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With the 2025 Medicaid rebase quickly approaching in the upcoming legislative session, grassroots engagement is more critical than ever. IHCA's collective goal is to have...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Health Safety Network (NHSN) team has announced several webinars to assist nursing homes with weekly and...
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Every quarter, AHCA’s complimentary resource, LTC Trend Tracker is updated with current data. With just a few clicks of a button, you have access to...
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Join IHCA on Wednesday, Jan. 15, for its brand new Long-Term Care (LTC) Technology Summit. This virtual conference brings together cutting-edge solutions for the long-term...
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IHCA’s February LPN-IV Certification Course, approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing, will begin online on Friday, Jan. 31. Please note in-person lab days will...
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IHCA’s 2025 education calendar is now available and features education opportunities for skilled nursing facilities, assisted living programs, home health agencies and continuing care retirement communities....
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IHCA and ICAL members have access to a wealth of online education through AHCA/NCAL. Online courses feature live and pre-recorded events, toolkits and resources, covering...
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On Nov. 18, CMS released a memo titled, "Long-Term Care (LTC) Surveyor Guidance Process: Significant Updates Aim to Enhance the Quality and Oversight of LTC...
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Searching for regulatory language and interpretive guidance can be a challenge. To assist members, IHCA has made a new resource available. The CMS Appendix PP,...
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Telligen has received a 12th Statement of Work (SOW) contract extension from CMS to continue supporting nursing homes in Iowa, Colorado, Illinois and Oklahoma, specifically...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2641 as a reminder to providers that per...
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On Friday, Nov. 15, a federal judge in Texas struck down the “Overtime Rule” from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that would raise the...
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In compliance with the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1993, please be advised that, per section 6033(e) of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code), the Iowa...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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IHCA’s final November District Education event of 2024 will take place in Atlantic tomorrow, Nov. 14, and will include sessions on regulatory updates, compliance strategies...
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Join IHCA for two comprehensive workshops next week to deepen your understanding of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 and improve your facility's quality measures...
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Every quarter, nursing facilities are required to submit staffing information through the Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) system. In addition to formulating staffing and turnover data...
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In need of an MDS coordinator or additional MDS support? Our experts can help. Through IHCA Provider Solutions’ Remote MDS Service, a team of expert...
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The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) provides mental health and substance use evidence-based training, customized technical assistance and resources at...
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Don’t miss your chance to get a head start in participating in the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program!This is the final reminder to submit your...
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IHCA’s November District Education events will include sessions on regulatory updates, compliance strategies and long-term care challenges for nursing homes and assisted living facilities.Attendees will...
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Take your leadership and management talents to the next level with a preparatory virtual workshop next Tuesday Nov. 12 through Thursday, Nov. 14 for American...
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Yesterday, Nov. 5, CMS extended the due date to May 1, 2025, to submit the new Form CMS-855A SNF Disclosures Attachment 1 nationwide for all...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2639 regarding annual submission requirements for prevention and...
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On Friday, Nov. 1, CMS released the Calendar Year 2025 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update, which includes significant changes to the Centers for...
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Every quarter, nursing facilities are required to submit staffing information through the Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) system. In addition to formulating staffing and turnover data...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) has announced resources for reporting the annual health care personnel (HCP) influenza...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program, based on the Baldrige Performance Excellence framework, sets high standards for excellence in long-term, post-acute and assisted living care....
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The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) has released new education events for the month of November, with many offering ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing...
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Looking for something new to help meet your continuing education or dementia training requirements? CARES offers AHCA/NCAL members exclusive savings on all CARES dementia training...
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IHCA’s November District Education events, held at four locations throughout the state, will include sessions on regulatory updates, compliance strategies and long-term care challenges for...
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Join IHCA on Wednesday, Nov. 6, for its LTC Environmental Service Managers 101 Workshop. This comprehensive workshop is designed to provide foundational knowledge and skills...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Mandy Cohen has endorsed two new recommendations from the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)...
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The following excerpts are from a Provider Long-Term and Post-Acute Care article written by Jessie McGill, RN, BSN on Sept. 11, 2024. To read the...
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On Oct. 16, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an updated warning regarding Cue Health’s COVID-19 tests due to the risk of false...
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The October 2024 skilled nursing facility (SNF) survey trend report is now available on the IHCA Member Resource Portal. Click here to view the report....
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The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) is offering the following free training opportunities in November for all nursing facility staff:...
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CMS released an update to the Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage (SNF ABN)—Form CMS-10055 in August. The revised form and updated instructions were made...
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On Oct. 15, 2024, CMS released the annual update for the following two post-acute care (PAC) Health Equity Confidential Feedback Reports for Skilled Nursing Facilities...
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The Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES) reported an issue with the data reported on the SNF Provider Threshold Report. This report allows providers...
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The Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Preview Reports have been updated and are now available. These reports contain provider performance scores for quality measures, which will...
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IHCA encourages you to take part in the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program by submitting your Intent to Apply by Thursday, Nov. 14, at 7:00...
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Join IHCA for its Restorative Nursing Program, sponsored by Blue Stone Therapy, on Wednesday, Dec. 4. This comprehensive education program will guide long-term care staff...
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All skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities and intellectual/developmental disability centers are required by Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA’s) Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR...
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For nearly 30 years, Lee Agency has specialized in providing business insurance and risk management solutions to senior living communities. Lee Agency’s experience and expertise have...
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Join IHCA on Oct. 29 from 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. for its 2024 Virtual Reimbursement Conference, sponsored by Williams and Company, P.C. Key conference...
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Join IHCA for its Assisted Living Management Certification Program to be held on Oct. 28 through Nov. 1. This in-person training program will provide participants...
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Join IHCA on Thursday, Oct. 31, for its Assisted Living Regulatory Class. The purpose of this class is to provide assisted living nurses and directors...
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Several boards under the purview of the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL) have received reports from their licensees of scam calls and...
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The August 2024 edition of the Long-Term Care Survey Manual is now available. This updated edition is crucial for long-term care facilities to ensure compliance...
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Summary The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to inform health care providers, pharmacists, health...
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Please see the message below on behalf of UnityPoint Health regarding conservation efforts due to the intravenous (IV) fluid shortage. As you most likely have...
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The following message is a provider news alert from Iowa Total Care and is intended for Iowa Total Care members. Effective Feb. 1, 2025, Iowa...
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As IHCA begins its work and preparation for the 2025 legislative session, the involvement of members has become increasingly important as it relates to issues...
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IHCA’s November District Education events, held at four locations throughout the state, will include sessions on regulatory updates, compliance strategies and long-term care challenges for...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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Join IHCA for its Medicare Review virtual course next Wednesday, Oct. 23 and Thursday, Oct. 24. This training will provide a complete overview of Medicare...
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Now is the time for member facilities to commit to the 2025 Quality Award Program process! AHCA/NCAL is hosting a National Quality Award Intent to...
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The next CMS Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)/Long-Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum is scheduled for tomorrow, Oct. 17, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Agenda Please...
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Starting Oct. 4, 2024, a new acute respiratory illness metric has replaced the influenza-like illness (ILI) metric on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...
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The National Healthcare Safety Network's (NHSN's) simplified Long-Term Care Facility (LTCF) Respiratory Pathogens and Vaccination Module is live. The prior six forms for reporting have decreased to two...
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The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) provides mental health and substance use evidence-based training, customized technical assistance and resources at...
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Professional Clinical Support Services from IHCA Provider Solutions provides IHCA members with expert facility-level MDS and EHR consultation services from qualified specialists designed to improve quality and efficiency. IHCA's...
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The Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Preview Reports have been updated and are now available. These reports contain provider performance scores for quality measures, which will...
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The following announcement is from CMS regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 and FY 2027 Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing (SNF VBP) Program performance standards...
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IHCA’s November District Education events, held at four locations throughout the state, will include sessions on regulatory updates, compliance strategies and long-term care challenges for...
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Join IHCA on Oct. 29 from 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. for its 2024 Virtual Reimbursement Conference, sponsored by Williams and Company, P.C. Key conference...
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Join IHCA for its Assisted Living Management Certification Program to be held on Oct. 28 through Nov. 1. This in-person training program will provide participants...
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Join IHCA on Thursday, Oct. 31, for its Assisted Living Regulatory Class. The purpose of this class is to provide assisted living nurses and directors...
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Take your leadership and management talents to the next level with a preparatory virtual workshop on Nov. 12-14 for American Association for Post-Acute Care Nursing's...
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Join IHCA on Wednesday, Nov. 20 for its Minimum Data Set (MDS) 101 - Mastering the Basics. Additionally, join IHCA on Thursday, Nov. 21 for...
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Give your employees an opportunity to access their wages sooner, receive free one-on-one financial counseling and start a savings plan. Implement a financial wellness program...
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If your organization has thought about participating in the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Awards Program, this is your opportunity to complete the Bronze Award application from...
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Join IHCA for its Effective Strategies for Successful Surveyor Interactions live webinar next Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Long-term care providers...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will host a respiratory surveillance webinar for the 2024-2025 influenza season this Friday, Oct. 11, from...
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Every fall, Medicare beneficiaries are provided an opportunity to review and change their Prescription Drug Plan or Medicare Advantage Plan during the Open Enrollment Period...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2631 regarding an update to pharmacy prior authorization...
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Livanta recently announced several important updates for the provider community and others who rely on Livanta’s services as a Medicare Beneficiary and Family Centered Care-Quality...
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Now is the time for member facilities to commit to the 2025 Quality Award Program process! AHCA/NCAL is hosting a National Quality Award Intent to...
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The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is currently recruiting qualified nurses to serve on upcoming item review and item writing panels for...
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IHCA’s November LPN-IV Certification Course, approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing, will begin online on Friday, Nov. 1. Please note in-person lab days will...
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Join IHCA on Oct. 29 from 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. for its 2024 Virtual Reimbursement Conference. Key conference topics will include institutional special needs...
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IHCA's November District Education events, held at four locations throughout the state, will include sessions on regulatory updates, compliance strategies and long-term care challenges for...
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In celebration of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living's (AHCA/NCAL's) 75th anniversary, new registrants can use promo code ACHA75 to receive $100...
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AHCA/NCAL has provided information on two current supply chain issues that may impact providers. Hurricane Helene impact on Baxter North Cove manufacturing site Hurricane Helene...
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Over 9,300 nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential care homes, skilled care facilities, independent living communities, retirement communities and other senior care providers trust HPSI...
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CMS recently issued an announcement in the MLN Connects newsletter that all skilled nursing facility (SNF) providers will receive off-cycle provider enrollment revalidation notices from...
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Iowa Total Care has chosen Availity Essentials as its new, secure provider portal. Starting Nov. 18, 2024, you can validate eligibility and benefits, submit claims,...
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On Sept. 26, 2024, CMS released QSO-24-21-NH, Compliance with Residents’ Rights Requirement related to Nursing Home Residents’ Right to Vote. The purpose of the memo...
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In partnership with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC) is offering complimentary...
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Unlock vital mental health skills and join one of the upcoming Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health and Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) October training events to...
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Tabletop exercises offer a low-risk and highly effective method to evaluate emergency response plans in advance, help individuals across the organization and community understand their...
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Facilities must be ready to respond to a variety of emergencies, including extreme weather events and workplace violence. To aid in this effort, the Administration...
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Long-term care (LTC) facilities are invited to register for the next year of Iowa Department of Health and Human Services' (DHHS') LTC Open Office Hours....
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The September 2024 skilled nursing facility (SNF) survey trend report is now available on the IHCA Member Resource Portal. Click here to view the report....
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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On Sept. 27, officials from the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL) presented the second of two 2024 Governor's Awards for Quality Care...
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Due to the November Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) quarterly submission deadline, the Internet Quality Improvement & Evaluation System (iQIES) Service Center is projecting an increase...
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Participate in the inaugural joint training sessions for providers and surveyors at one of IHCA's November District Education events! A key IHCA legislative priority for...
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Skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities and intellectual/developmental disabilities (ID/DD) centers are required by Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA’s) Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR...
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Trauma-informed care (TIC) is a regulatory requirement and an approach to care that requires specific staff competency and a system of care delivery that achieves...
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The LTC Medical Provider Conference will take place this Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Des Moines. This conference will feature...
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IHCA's Convention and Trade Show begins this Monday, Sept. 23! Click here to view an online version of this year's program guide to see all...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have announced upcoming webinars to review changes to the Resident Data Collection Form and the definition of "up...
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CMS has released a new document titled the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) User’s Manual Version (v) 1.19.1R Hyperlink Update Supplement. It is...
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Last week, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services updated the employee manual related to Medicaid resources. In this update, it revised the average...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) released informational letter (IL) 2601 on July 3, 2024, regarding revenue code billing...
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The June 2024 skilled nursing facility (SNF) survey trend report is now available on the IHCA Member Resource Portal. Click here to view the report....
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IHCA's Staff Burnout and Prevention live webinar, sponsored by Telligen, will take place virtually next Tuesday, June 18, and define and describe the contributing factors...
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Join an exclusive gathering of activity professionals dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the residents in long-term care at IHCA's Activity Professionals Workshop...
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Join IHCA next Thursday, June 20, for an enriching gathering focused on the latest trends and best practices at IHCA's Long-Term Care Dietary Conference. This...
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For more than a decade, Iowa Health Care Association has hosted the IHCA Executive Health Care Leadership Institute (formerly known as the IHCA Leadership Academy)...
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Within the past week, several IHCA members have reached out with questions about notices received from their learning management systems related to dependent adult and...
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Each year, hundreds of health care facilities across the nation respond to tornado emergencies with limited warning of potentially catastrophic events. According to the National...
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CMS has posted the draft Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) User’s Manual version (v)1.19.1. The MDS 3.0 RAI User's Manual v1.19.1...
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The Q1 2024 Life and Fire Safety survey trend report is now available on the IHCA Member Resource Portal. Click here to view the report....
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2599 regarding Iowa Medicaid pharmacy copayments reinstatement. During...
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On Wednesday, June 5, Iowa Total Care released the following provider news alert: Iowa Total Care is pleased to announce four Provider Summits scheduled for...
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Join IHCA for its new Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) Process on-demand training series. Series sessions include: Building Resilience Against Common Survey Concerns Past Noncompliance: How...
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Join IHCA's The Three Rs of OSHA - Reportable, Recordable and Recordkeeping webinar on Wednesday, July 17. During this live webinar, attendees will explore the...
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Don’t stop believin’ and get ready to rock! Registration is now open for IHCA’s 2024 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co.,...
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IHCA’s Northeast and Southeast Districts are offering eligible members the opportunity to apply for grants that will cover the cost of registration for IHCA’s 2024...
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Nominations are being accepted for members in good standing interested in serving on the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA), Iowa Center for Assisted Living (ICAL)...
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Work with those who truly understand your business. IHCA is proud to partner with Iowa Long-Term Care (LTC) Risk Management Association, a group self-insured association...
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Part one of IHCA's on-demand webinar series Cybersecurity Essentials for LTC - Protecting Yourself, Your Facility and Your Residents, sponsored by CLA is now available....
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IHCA’s Sensitivity and Cultural Competency webinar, held tomorrow, June 6, will explore the regulatory and employee expectations for diversity, equity and inclusion in matters of...
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IHCA’s Nursing Facility Administrator 101 Boot Camp, sponsored by Trio Pharmacy Services and Williams and Company P.C., will take place next Tuesday and Wednesday, June...
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Don’t stop believin’ and get ready to rock! Registration is now open for IHCA’s 2024 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co.,...
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The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) recently announced the recipients of the 2024 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award....
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Citations for reporting of abuse, specifically that which involves resident-to-resident altercation, have intensified in Iowa nursing facilities over the past five years — often rising...
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The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is currently recruiting qualified nurses to serve on upcoming item review and item writing panels for...
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In the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic, health care settings across the nation learned a great deal about identifying and investigating outbreaks of COVID-19. But...
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The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) is offering the following eight free training opportunities in June. Building a Better Suicide...
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Join Telligen QI Connect this June for its monthly educational events. Upcoming events in June include: June 6 | Noon - 12:30 p.m.Nursing Home Quality...
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The June 13 CMS Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)/Long-Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum has been cancelled. The CMS registration webpage has been updated to reflect...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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The June 2024 Quarterly Confidential Feedback Reports for the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing (SNF VBP) Program are now available to...
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After experiencing some significant changes to reimbursement rates for providers in 2023, IHCA is looking ahead to some potential challenges providers may face in upcoming...
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The Iowa Health PAC plays a pivotal role in ensuring we have the support needed when decisions about long-term care are being made. Thanks to...
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The University of Iowa’s Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy has introduced a scholarship program to assist employees of long-term care facilities in...
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IHCA's Dementia Care Conference held on Aug. 1 will offer a unique opportunity to learn from a leading expert in the field, gain insights into...
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IHCA’s Northeast and Southeast Districts are offering eligible members the opportunity to apply for grants that will cover the cost of registration for IHCA’s 2024...
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Nominations are now being accepted for members in good standing interested in serving on the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA), Iowa Center for Assisted Living...
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IHCA/ICAL members who are considering implementing a Population Health Management (PHM) model in the future are encouraged to learn the fundamentals now through AHCA’s/NCAL’s PHM...
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For nearly 30 years, Lee Agency has specialized in providing business insurance and risk management solutions to senior living communities. Lee Agency's experience and expertise have...
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The IHCA Foundation is offering 88 scholarships to help members address current workforce challenges and to help meet future care demands. Scholarship opportunities are available...
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IHCA’s Long-Term Care Quality Symposium will take place tomorrow, May 30, and is sponsored by Trio Pharmacy Services. This symposium will address the pressing issues...
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Join IHCA for its Fortifying Your Digital Fortress - Cybersecurity Series, sponsored by CLA, beginning on June 5. This three-part virtual series will take place...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2589 regarding Iowa Solutions for Aging with Independence...
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The University of Iowa’s Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy has introduced a scholarship program to assist employees of long-term care facilities in...
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IHCA's Abuse Prevention and Identification live webinar will take place on July 24 and 25. This two-part series will enable participants to be able to:...
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Join IHCA on Thursday, July 25 for its inaugural Empowering Women in LTC Conference, a transformative event dedicated to uplifting and inspiring women in the...
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Join IHCA for its Medicaid HCBS Elderly Waiver Program, sponsored by Healthcare of Iowa, tomorrow, May 23. The course will include an overview of Iowa’s...
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Join IHCA next Tuesday, May 28, at 1:00 p.m. for a new webinar, Understanding the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)...
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Join IHCA next Wednesday, May 29, for the Care Continuum Conference, sponsored by CLA and held in Cedar Falls at the Diamond Events Center. This...
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IHCA’s Long-Term Care Quality Symposium happening next Thursday, May 30, and sponsored by Trio Pharmacy Services, will address the pressing issues and emerging trends in...
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The IHCA Foundation is offering 88 scholarships to help members address current workforce challenges and to help meet future care demands. Scholarship opportunities are available...
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and CMS recently issued a final rule, Nondiscrimination in Health Programs...
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Facilities are required to report abuse, neglect, exploitation or mistreatment of residents to state survey agencies, such as the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and...
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The May 2024 skilled nursing facility (SNF) survey trend report is now available on the IHCA Member Resource Portal. Click here to view the report....
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) provides mental health and substance use evidence-based training, customized technical assistance and resources at...
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The University of Iowa’s Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy has introduced a scholarship program to assist employees of long-term care facilities in...
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CMS security policy requires deactivation of user roles for inactive accounts. To align with CMS security policies, the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES)...
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AHCA/NCAL’s National Quality Award Program proudly highlights the exceptional dedication to quality care and performance excellence demonstrated by Quality Award recipients. The significance and profound...
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View the brief video and message below from IHCA President and CEO Brent Willett on the importance of the Iowa Health PAC, the political action...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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All quarter one Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) data must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. tonight, May 15. Providers are advised to submit data...
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Join IHCA for its Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Methodology live webinar, sponsored by Telligen, next Tuesday, May 21. During this webinar, health care...
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Join IHCA for its Medicaid HCBS Elderly Waiver Program, sponsored by Healthcare of Iowa, next Thursday, May 23. The course will include an overview of...
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IHCA’s Long-Term Care Quality Symposium on May 30, sponsored by Trio Pharmacy Services, will address the pressing issues and emerging trends in the field of long-term...
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Survey preparedness occurs throughout the year and facilities should strive to be always “survey ready.” There are extra considerations that should be taken to prepare...
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Each year, F600 (Free from Abuse and Neglect) continues to be one of the top cited F-tags and is frequently cited at a Jeopardy level...
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The following message is from AHCA President and CEO Mark Parkinson regarding the federal final staffing rule. With the recent release of the final staffing...
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To help connect members to the wide variety of resources AHCA makes available, the AHCA Quality and Regulatory team created this consolidated list of currently...
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The May 16 CMS Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)/Long-Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum has been cancelled. The CMS registration webpage has been updated to reflect...
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Save the dates for two upcoming webinars on enhanced barrier precautions (EBPs) with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC Townhall: Understanding...
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In the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic, health care settings across the nation learned a great deal about identifying and investigating outbreaks of COVID-19. But...
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CMS is offering a four-minute, animated explainer for skilled nursing providers titled, “Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Items: Using Sources Other Than the Resident to...
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Although the Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program (SNF QRP) can be complicated, providers should focus on a few more familiar areas to maximize their...
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AHCA recently reported that last week, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that its direct Veterans Care Agreements (VCAs) claims processing systems are...
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The $2,000 Linda Juckette Family Rural and Veteran Scholarship, made possible by the Linda Juckette Family Fund, is for anyone who is a veteran or...
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The University of Iowa’s Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy has introduced a scholarship program to assist employees of long-term care facilities in...
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IHCA Provider Solutions has expanded its Professional Clinical Support Services to include a Remote MDS Service, in addition to MDS and EHR Consulting. What you...
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IHCA’s next LPN-IV Certification Course, sponsored by PICC STAT and Right Dose Pharmacy and approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing, will begin in July...
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The American Health Care Association (AHCA)/National Center for Assisted Living’s (NCAL's) Gero Nurse Prep course significantly increases RNs’ gerontological nursing competency test scores. New research...
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On Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, CMS issued a proposed rule for the Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities and Medicaid...
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Join IHCA tomorrow, May 9, for its East May District Education event, sponsored by VGM/CE Solutions, HPSI Purchasing Services, Healthcare of Iowa, McKesson and Trio...
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Increase your knowledge of clinical assessment and care planning, completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), regulations surrounding the Resident Assessment Index (RAI)/MDS process and...
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IHCA reminds members of the upcoming Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) submission deadline. All quarter one 2024 PBJ data must be submitted no later than 11:59...
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What is a Manual Minimum Data Set (MDS) Change Request Form and how does this apply to you? Chapter five of the Resident Assessment Index...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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The Center of Excellence in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) invites you to an exclusive series unlocking the complexities of schizophrenia in long-term care, coupled with essential...
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Nursing facilities should be considering their approach to address the need for additional vaccination opportunities for their residents. If your team would like some help...
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Two bills impacting long-term care providers were signed by Governor Reynolds last week — one relating to nursing home provisional licenses and one that establishes...
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The Care Initiatives Director of Nursing (DON) Leadership Scholarship, made possible by Care Initiatives, is for assistant directors of nursing (ADONs) or registered nurses (RNs)...
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The University of Iowa’s Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy has introduced a scholarship program to assist employees of long-term care facilities in...
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Dentons Davis Brown recently released two articles that may be of interest to members regarding payroll rounding policies and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...
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IHCA's Understanding Enhanced Barrier Precautions webinar, co-hosted with the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL), is now available on-demand. This webinar is designed...
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AHCA/NCAL has announced an enhancement to its website that empowers all members to create their own profiles and login credentials. This feature enables smoother access...
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The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is fighting for a different future. For families facing the disease today. For more time. For treatments. We’re...
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Join IHCA next Wednesday, May 1 and Thursday, May 2 for its new two-part live webinar, What Can Be Done About Financial Distress in U.S....
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IHCA's Understanding Enhanced Barrier Precautions webinar, co-hosted with the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL), will take place virtually this Friday, May 3,...
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Join IHCA on May 7 and 9 for its May District Education and Meeting events, sponsored by CE Solutions, HPSI Purchasing Services, Healthcare of Iowa,...
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On March 20, 2024, CMS released QSO-24-08-NH, which required nursing homes to adhere to enhanced barrier precaution (EBP) guidance from the Centers for Disease Control...
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IHCA reminds members of the upcoming Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) submission deadline. All quarter one 2024 PBJ data must be submitted no later than 11:59...
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CMS requires that a certified nursing assistant (CNA) perform at least a day of nursing or nursing-related duties every 24 months. The Iowa Direct Care...
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The April 2024 skilled nursing facility (SNF) survey trend report is now available on the IHCA Member Resource Portal. Click here to view the report....
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On Thursday, May 2, at 1:00 p.m., CMS will host an Overview of the Early Look Performance Score Report for the Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) invites post-acute providers to attend the 2024 Iowa Infection Prevention and Control Conference on May 7...
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The next CMS Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs)/Long-Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum, originally scheduled to take place May 2, has been rescheduled to May 16...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2573 to explain how to qualify for Rebuild...
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The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has reached out to IHCA and wants to gauge the interest of our nursing facility members on...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2579 to clarify the process of a Change...
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On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) Final Non-Compete Rule and U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Overtime Rule were released. AHCA/NCAL commented on...
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The 2024 IHCA Foundation Member Employee Scholarship is for employees of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC member organizations looking to advance their health care education. A...
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The University of Iowa’s Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy has introduced a scholarship program to assist employees of long-term care facilities in...
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Earn up to 8.75 CEUs at the American Health Care Association (AHCA)/National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) Quality Summit 2024 on Monday, May 20, through...
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Advanced Strategies for Infection Prevention and Control | June 18 This advanced infection prevention and control workshop is designed to provide comprehensive training and knowledge...
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IHCA and ICAL members have access to a wealth of online education through AHCA/NCAL. Online courses feature live and pre-recorded events, toolkits and resources, covering...
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The American Health Care Association (AHCA) and the University of Colorado (CU) RESTORE Team are pleased to offer High Intensity Physical Rehabilitation in Medically Complex...
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Earlier this week, the White House announced the release of the minimum staffing requirements. The staffing standards, released by CMS in a final rule, are...
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Join IHCA next Tuesday, April 30, for its Sepsis Identification Prevention for the LTC Nurse live webinar, sponsored by Telligen. The webinar will teach how...
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Join IHCA next Wednesday, May 1 and Thursday, May 2 for its new two-part live webinar, What Can Be Done About Financial Distress in U.S....
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IHCA's Understanding Enhanced Barrier Precautions webinar, co-hosted with the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL), will take place virtually next Friday, May 3,...
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Join IHCA on May 7 and 9 for its May District Education and Meeting events, sponsored by CE Solutions, HPSI Purchasing Services, Healthcare of Iowa,...
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On Jan. 8, 2024, the Iowa Legislature gaveled in to begin the second session of the 90th Iowa General Assembly. The legislature adjourned sine die...
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In September 2023, CMS released a memo outlining anticipated updates to Care Compare. Members are reminded that many of these changes will be present in...
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In July 2019, the Iowa Department of Human Services (now the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)) introduced updated mandatory reporter training modules...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) invites post-acute providers to attend the 2024 Iowa Infection Prevention and Control Conference on May 7...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is experiencing an increase of requests to the Iowa Medicaid Portal Application (IMPA) helpdesk when a...
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Below are the addresses where quarterly Quality Assurance Assessment Fee (QAAF) payments must be sent. The deadline for receipt is next Tuesday, April 30, 2024,...
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This year the IHCA Foundation is offering 88 scholarships, totaling more than $200,000, to help individuals interested in pursuing or advancing their career in long-term...
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The University of Iowa’s Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy has introduced a scholarship program to assist employees of long-term care facilities in...
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The April 2024 refresh of the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP) data is now available on Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog...
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Due to the Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) quarterly deadline, the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES) Service Center is projecting an increase in the...
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Join IHCA for its Fortifying Your Digital Fortress - Cybersecurity Series, sponsored by CLA, beginning on June 5. This three-part virtual series will take place...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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Join ICAL for its in-person Assisted Living Regulatory Class, sponsored by HealthCARE of Iowa and NuCara Pharmacy, tomorrow, April 18. The focus of the education...
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Check out these two Minimum Data Set (MDS) in-person courses taking place at IHCA next week. MDS 101 | Wednesday, April 24 This workshop includes...
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Post-acute providers, such as nursing facilities, assisted living programs, residential care facilities and home health agencies, along with other provider types in Iowa, are required...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) invites medical professionals to attend the 2024 Annual Governor’s Conference on Substance Use, Prevention, Treatment and...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) invites post-acute providers to attend the 2024 Iowa Infection Prevention and Control Conference on May 7...
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In partnership with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is offering a...
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This year the IHCA Foundation is offering 88 scholarships, totaling more than $200,000, to help individuals interested in pursuing or advancing their career in long-term...
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The University of Iowa’s Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy has introduced a scholarship program to assist employees of long-term care facilities in...
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Bill updates Each week of Iowa’s 2024 legislative session, IHCA provides a brief summary of bill-related updates regarding long-term care. For questions or concerns, contact...
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The Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Preview Reports have been updated and are now available. These reports contain provider performance scores for quality measures, which...
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The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) provides mental health and substance use evidence-based training, customized technical assistance and resources at...
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Earn up to 8.75 CEUs at the American Health Care Association (AHCA)/National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) Quality Summit 2024 on Monday, May 20, through...
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Join IHCA on May 7 and 9 for its May District Education and Meeting events, sponsored by CE Solutions, HPSI Purchasing Services, Healthcare of Iowa,...
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As the long-term care community becomes more diverse, representing a variety of ethnic and cultural considerations, long-term care communities need to ensure that staff understand...
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IHCA and ICAL members have access to a wealth of online education through AHCA/NCAL. Online courses feature live and pre-recorded events, toolkits and resources, covering...
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To better serve nurses of IHCA and ICAL member facilities, IHCA has launched Nurse Connect, a peer group made specifically for long-term and post-acute care...
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The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL) recently evaluated and reassigned program coordinator territories. Members are encouraged to review the updated map outlining...
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The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) recently released a tool to inform facility leadership in the development of an accurate...
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Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated recommendations for U.S. suppliers of plastic syringes, consumers, health care providers and facilities. It notes until...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) invites medical professionals to attend the 2024 Annual Governor’s Conference on Substance Use, Prevention, Treatment and...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS') Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) Program team offers an opportunity for nursing home leaders to learn more...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) invites post-acute providers to attend the 2024 Iowa Infection Prevention and Control Conference on May 7...
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Last week, CMS released the Contract Year (CY) 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule, which finalized revisions to policies governing Medicare Advantage (MA),...
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In partnership with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is offering a...
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In need of an MDS coordinator or additional MDS support? Our experts can help. IHCA Provider Solutions has expanded its Professional Clinical Support Services to...
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Healthcare Academy is hosting a free webinar titled Mastering Behavioral-Based and Peer Interviewing on Wednesday, May 8 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. This webinar...
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This year the IHCA Foundation is offering 88 scholarships, totaling more than $200,000, to help individuals interested in pursuing or advancing their career in long-term...
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The University of Iowa’s Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy has introduced a scholarship program to assist employees of long-term care facilities in...
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Each week of Iowa’s 2024 legislative session, IHCA provides a brief summary of bill-related updates regarding long-term care. For questions or concerns, contact Brandon Hagen,...
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The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) is offering the following seven free training opportunities in April. Building a Better Suicide...
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Sepsis Identification and Prevention for the Long-Term Care (LTC) Nurse | April 30 Knowing signs and symptoms of sepsis, communicating concern of sepsis and infection...
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IHCA’s Nursing Facility Administrator 101 Boot Camp, sponsored by Trio Pharmacy Services and Williams and Company P.C., on June 11-12 is designed for both new...
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Congratulations to IHCA member Stonehill Communities in Dubuque on being selected as a participant in the CMS Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model program....
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On March 20, 2024, CMS released QSO-24-08-NH, which required nursing homes to adhere to Enhanced Barrier Precaution (EBP) guidance from the Centers for Disease Control...
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Join IHCA for its new webinar, Updates on Wound Care Regulations in Long-Term Care, tomorrow, April 4. Oct. 1, 2023, brought about some wound care...
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Gain clarity of the Care Areas Assessment (CAA) process to create the foundation for person-centered care plans at IHCA’s Perfecting Your CAA and Care Planning...
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Join IHCA next Wednesday and Thursday, April 10-11, for its Director of Nursing (DON) and Nurse Leaders Bootcamp, sponsored by NuCara Pharmacy. This comprehensive training...
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This year the IHCA Foundation is offering 88 scholarships, totaling more than $200,000, to help individuals interested in pursuing or advancing their career in long-term...
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Due to the Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) quarterly deadline, the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES) Service Center is projecting an increase in the...
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The March 2024 skilled nursing facility (SNF) survey trend report is now available on the IHCA Member Resource Portal. Click here to view the report....
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With the new COVID-19 vaccination recommendations for adults over the age of 65, nursing facilities should be considering their approach to address the need for...
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Next Wednesday, April 10, from noon-1:00 p.m., Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will host a free webinar for all health care professionals...
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In partnership with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is offering a...
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Beginning in May 2024, the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) will host six monthly one-hour cohort sessions. These sessions are...
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The University of Iowa’s Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy has introduced a scholarship program to assist employees of long-term care facilities in...
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On March 28, CMS issued the proposed rule for the skilled nursing facility (SNF) prospective payment system (PPS) fiscal year (FY) 2025. Highlights include: The...
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Effective for claims dates of service May 1, 2024, Wellpoint will be aligning its claims edit to NOT deny for other carrier when the following...
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Bill updates Each week of Iowa’s 2024 legislative session, IHCA provides a brief summary of bill-related updates regarding long-term care. For questions or concerns, contact...
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Earn up to 8.75 CEUs at the American Health Care Association (AHCA)/National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) Quality Summit 2024 on Monday, May 20, through...
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Join IHCA for its new two-part live webinar, What Can Be Done About Financial Distress in U.S. Nursing Home Care?, on Wednesday, May 1 and...
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IHCA/ICAL members who are considering implementing a Population Health Management (PHM) model in the future are encouraged to learn the fundamentals now through AHCA's/NCAL's PHM...
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IHCA's Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Medicare Review on-demand training, sponsored by BCG Data Services, provides a complete overview of Medicare parts A through D, nursing...
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Trauma-informed care (TIC) is a regulatory requirement and an approach to care that requires specific staff competency and a system of care delivery that achieves...
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The National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) will host a webinar today, Wednesday, March 27, at 1:00 p.m., providing an overview of important updates to the...
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Join IHCA next Wednesday, April 3, for its SNF Medicare Review training. This in-person training, sponsored by BCG Research, will provide a complete overview of...
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Join IHCA for its new webinar, Updates on Wound Care Regulations in Long-Term Care, next Thursday, April 4. Oct. 1, 2023, brought about some wound...
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Gain clarity of the Care Areas Assessment (CAA) process to create the foundation for person-centered care plans at IHCA's Perfecting Your CAA and Care Planning...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hosting the 2024 Iowa Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit next Thursday, March 28, at the Gateway Hotel...
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CMS recently issued QSO-24-08-NH regarding the implementation of enhanced barrier precautions (EBPs) in nursing homes to prevent the spread of multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs). While...
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The next CMS Skilled Nursing Facilities/Long-Term Care (SNF/LTC) Open Door Forum is scheduled for next Tuesday, April 2, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The...
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In partnership with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is offering a...
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The University of Iowa’s Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy has introduced a scholarship program to assist employees of long-term care facilities in...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2572 regarding the Iowa Medicaid Long-Term Care (LTC)...
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On March 25, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), CMS and the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) provided additional information...
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Bill Updates Each week of Iowa’s 2024 legislative session, IHCA provides a brief summary of bill-related updates regarding long-term care. For questions or concerns, contact...
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IHCA is working with Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) to conduct its annual nursing home studies. The goal is to expand on the number...
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This year the IHCA Foundation will offer 88 scholarships, totaling more than $200,000, to help individuals interested in pursuing or advancing their career in long-term...
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Join IHCA Tuesday, April 30, for its Sepsis Identification Prevention for the LTC Nurse live webinar, sponsored by Telligen. Sepsis is the body’s extreme response...
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IHCA and ICAL members have access to a wealth of online education through AHCA/NCAL. Online courses feature live and pre-recorded events, toolkits and resources, covering...
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Join IHCA Wednesday, April 3, for its SNF Medicare Review training. This in-person training, sponsored by BCG Research, will provide a complete overview of Medicare...
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The National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) is changing the definition of "up-to-date" for COVID-19 vaccine reporting in long-term care (LTC) beginning Quarter two of 2024...
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In partnership with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is offering a...
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On Wednesday, April 10, from noon-1:00 p.m., Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will host a free webinar for all health care professionals...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hosting the 2024 Iowa Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit next Thursday, March 28, at the Gateway Hotel...
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The March 21 CMS Skilled Nursing Facilities/Long-Term Care Open Door Forum has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 2, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Click...
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As an IHCA member, your facility is also a member of the Iowa Society of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (IPALTC). IHCA Vice President of...
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CMS recently posted a fact sheet with additional guidance for providers and Medicare Administrative Contractors impacted by the Change Healthcare security incident. The fact sheet...
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The Maximus Clinical Services Division and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) are pleased to offer several free in-person training events coming...
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Candidate filing deadline The filing deadline for Iowa's June primary was last Friday, March 15. Although some legislators had already indicated their intention to retire...
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Earn up to 8.75 CEUs at the American Health Care Association (AHCA)/National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) Quality Summit 2024 on Monday, May 20, through...
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Earn CEUs at your convenience by taking advantage of IHCA’s on-demand catalog of educational offerings. On-demand courses are available 24/7 and can be completed at...
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Elevate your skills and enhance your coding expertise with IHCA's ICD-10 Coding for Skilled Nursing Homes, available on IHCA’s on-demand platform until May 31. This...
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Grow your skills, earn up to 10.0 CEUs and spring into quality improvement next week at IHCA's two-day, in-person 2024 Spring Education Conference. This conference,...
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In an effort to better serve nurses of IHCA and ICAL member facilities, IHCA has launched Nurse Connect, a peer group made specifically for long-term and post-acute...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program application closes this Friday, March 15. The grant operates on a reimbursement model where...
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As AHCA/NCAL shared previously, UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s technology subsidiary Change Healthcare announced that its systems were adversely affected by a security incident a few weeks...
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The University of Iowa’s Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy has introduced a scholarship program to assist employees of long-term care facilities in...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hosting the 2024 Iowa Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit on Thursday, March 28, at the Gateway Hotel...
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Each week of Iowa’s 2024 legislative session, IHCA will provide a brief summary of bill-related updates regarding long-term care. For questions or concerns, contact Brandon...
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In need of an MDS coordinator or additional MDS support? Our experts can help. IHCA Provider Solutions has expanded its Professional Clinical Support Services to...
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Join IHCA on May 7 and 9 for its May District Education and Meeting events, sponsored by CE Solutions, HPSI Purchasing Services, Healthcare of Iowa,...
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Join IHCA for its Medicaid HCBS Elderly Waiver Review Class, sponsored by Healthcare of Iowa, on May 23. The course will include an overview of...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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Work with those who truly understand your business. IHCA is proud to partner with Iowa Long-Term Care (LTC) Risk Management Association, a group self-insured association...
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Grow your skills, earn up to 10.0 CEUs and spring into quality improvement at IHCA's two-day, in-person 2024 Spring Education Conference. This conference, sponsored by...
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In an effort to better serve nurses of IHCA and ICAL member facilities, IHCA has launched Nurse Connect, a peer group made specifically for long-term and post-acute...
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Join IHCA next Tuesday, March 12, for its Adverse Drug Events and High-Risk Drugs webinar, sponsored by Telligen. It is essential for long-term care facilities to...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program remains open for application until March 15. The grant operates on a reimbursement model...
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Indwelling devices, such as central intravenous lines and foley urinary catheters, are necessary tools to help treat people who are ill. While these devices do...
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Fire drills are a key component of any fire safety program. While the Life Safety Code (LSC) requirements for fire drills are not complicated, fire...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued updated guidance for respiratory viruses in community settings. The CDC’s respiratory virus guidance is intended...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will soon launch an updated website as part of its Digital Communication Modernization and Clean Slate initiatives....
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The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) is offering six free training opportunities in March. Understanding Race-Based, Historical and Intergenerational Trauma...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hosting the 2024 Iowa Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit on Thursday, March 28, at the Gateway Hotel...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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Telligen QI Connect recently released a list of upcoming education opportunities happening in March. Upcoming education opportunities Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) 101 Mini...
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CMS is hosting a webinar on Monday, March 26, at noon to educate providers of current changes to the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting...
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Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule, entitled Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which...
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Please see the updated Molina Healthcare Provider Bulletin regarding the Optum-Change Healthcare outage that has impacted electronic claims submissions, as well as payment and settlement services....
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Each week of Iowa’s 2024 legislative session, IHCA will provide a brief summary of bill-related updates regarding long-term care. For questions or concerns, contact Brandon...
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IHCA’s next LPN-IV Certification Course, sponsored by PICC STAT and Right Dose Pharmacy and approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing, will begin in May. This...
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As IHCA continues to track media coverage of the long-term care sector, we have noticed an influx of articles containing CMS data on Iowa nursing...
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As an IHCA/ICAL member, you have access to Insurance Solutions, a member savings program by AHCA/NCAL. Insurance Solutions offers a variety of employee health insurance...
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Join IHCA next Thursday, Feb. 29, at 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. for its Nursing Facility Nurse Documentation Essentials webinar, sponsored by MDS Consultants. Is your...
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Elevate your skills and enhance your coding expertise at the ICD-10 Coding for Skilled Nursing Homes live webinar happening next Monday, March 4 - Wednesday,...
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Grow your skills, earn up to 10.0 CEUs and spring into quality improvement at IHCA's two-day, in-person 2024 Spring Education Conference. This conference, sponsored by...
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Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP) is giving away five free registrations to IHCA’s Spring Education Conference, sponsored by Right Dose, A Guardian Pharmacy, on...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2555 regarding universal prior authorization (PA) forms for...
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On Feb. 21, Change Healthcare, a software and data analytics subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group’s Optum unit, experienced a cybersecurity incident that has impacted its network...
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Set up a vaccine clinic for your nursing home at no cost to your organization. Telligen QI Connect has partnered with the Community Pharmacy Enhanced...
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In partnership with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is offering two...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hosting the 2024 Iowa Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit on Thursday, March 28, at the Gateway Hotel...
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Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule, entitled Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program remains open for application until March 15. The grant operates on a reimbursement model...
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Each week of Iowa's 2024 legislative session, IHCA will provide a brief summary of bill-related updates regarding long-term care. For questions or concerns, contact Brandon...
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Perfecting Your CAA and Care Planning Process | Tuesday, April 9 Gain clarity of the Care Areas Assessment (CAA) process to create the foundation for...
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Resources for this year’s National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW), including the planning guide, marketing tools and special products, are now available at NSNCW.org. This...
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Join IHCA for an engaging and informative one-hour webinar, Mastering INTERACT - Strategies to Reduce Acute Care Transfers, tomorrow, Feb. 22 at 1:00 p.m. This...
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Join IHCA next Thursday, Feb. 29, at 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. for its Nursing Facility Nurse Documentation Essentials webinar, sponsored by MDS Consultants. Is your...
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Join IHCA for its Day on the Hill next Wednesday, Feb. 28, sponsored by Medline. Your participation in this event is critical to making an...
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In need of an MDS coordinator or additional MDS support? Our experts can help. IHCA Provider Solutions has expanded its Professional Clinical Support Services to...
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Long-term care (LTC) centers must adhere to specific requirements for compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134)....
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The February 2024 skilled nursing facility (SNF) survey trend report is now available on the IHCA Member Resource Portal. Click here to view the report....
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hosting the 2024 Iowa Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit on Thursday, March 28, at the Gateway Hotel...
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The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) provides mental health and substance use evidence-based training, customized technical assistance and resources at...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2558 regarding a change in provider enrollment application...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released an updated long-term care cost report template and instructions. These instructions are for Medicaid...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2556 regarding quarter two of the 2023 case...
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On Feb. 8, CMS Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Connects newsletter clarified for providers that “…hospice and skilled nursing facility (SNF) medical directors and administrators are...
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Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule, Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which goes...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program remains open for application until March 15. The grant operates on a reimbursement model...
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Each week of Iowa's 2024 legislative session, IHCA will provide a brief summary of bill-related updates regarding long-term care. For questions or concerns, contact Brandon...
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In April 2024, CMS will adjust the Five-Star staffing scoring methodology to penalize missing turnover data. Missing turnover rates will be scored at the lowest...
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Your Top-Line is a LTC Trend Tracker (LTCTT) publication that includes metrics and graphics outlining each skilled nursing center's unique progress on Five-Star performance, the...
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Grow your skills, earn up to 10.0 CEUs and spring into quality improvement at IHCA's two-day, in-person 2024 Spring Education Conference. This conference, sponsored by...
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Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP) is giving away five free registrations to IHCA’s Spring Education Conference, sponsored by Right Dose, A Guardian Pharmacy, on...
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Make sure you are taking advantage of all the benefits your IHCA membership has to offer by reviewing IHCA’s new member benefits guide. This comprehensive...
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Enhance your nursing knowledge in the long-term care setting at IHCA's Nursing Standards of Care Workshop, sponsored by Telligen, tomorrow, Feb. 15. This comprehensive and...
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Join IHCA for its in-person Life Safety-Fire Safety Emergency Readiness Conference, sponsored by Midwest Alarm Services, at the West Des Moines Marriott Hotel next Tuesday,...
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Join IHCA for an engaging and informative one-hour webinar, Mastering INTERACT - Strategies to Reduce Acute Care Transfers, on leveraging INTERACT next Thursday, Feb. 22....
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Each week of Iowa's 2024 legislative session, IHCA will provide a brief summary of bill-related updates regarding long-term care. For questions or concerns, contact Brandon...
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Join IHCA for its Day on the Hill on Feb. 28, sponsored by Medline. Your participation in this event is critical to making an impact...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program remains open for application until March 15. The grant operates on a reimbursement model...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hosting the 2024 Iowa Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit on Thursday, March 28, at the Gateway Hotel...
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IHCA has a new webinar available on its on-demand platform – Antipsychotic Drug Reduction in LTC. This webinar reviews antipsychotic drug classifications and their typical...
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Join IHCA for its new webinar, Updates on Wound Care Regulations in Long-Term Care, on Thursday, April 4. Oct. 1, 2023, brought about some wound...
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Grow your skills, earn up to 10.0 CEUs and spring into quality improvement at IHCA's two-day, in-person 2024 Spring Education Conference. This conference, sponsored by...
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Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP) is giving away five free registrations to IHCA’s Spring Education Conference, sponsored by Right Dose, A Guardian Pharmacy, on...
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AHCA/NCAL’s Infection Preventionist Specialized Training (IPCO) is recommended for individuals responsible for infection prevention and control in all long-term care settings and is specifically tailored...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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Hannah Freund joined the IHCA team this month as the association’s Education Director. In this new role, Hannah will work closely with the Vice President...
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As the deadline quickly approaches, we want to remind you about the opportunity to apply for the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living...
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Join IHCA for its Wound Care Master Class, sponsored by RestorixHealth, next Wednesday, Feb. 14. As our regulatory environment continues to focus on facility management...
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Enhance your nursing knowledge in the long-term care setting at IHCA's Nursing Standards of Care Workshop, sponsored by Telligen, next Thursday, Feb. 15. This comprehensive...
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Join Telligen QI Connect for its next session of the Quality Innovation Network (QIN)-Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) Collaborative Opioid Series, Management of Patients on Medications...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hosting the 2024 Iowa Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit on Thursday, March 28, at the Gateway Hotel...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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On Jan. 29, the American Health Care Association (AHCA) shared the following insight regarding what to know about new Medicare Advantage rules. As of...
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The Iowa Legislature convened Monday, Jan. 8 at 10:00 a.m. for the second year of the 90th Iowa General Assembly. Each week of the 2024...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program is open. The grant operates on a reimbursement model where certified nursing home providers...
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As the deadline quickly approaches, we want to remind you about the opportunity to apply for the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living...
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Join IHCA for its new webinar, Antipsychotic Drug Reduction in LTC, tomorrow, Feb. 1 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. This webinar will review antipsychotic...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and CMS will host a webinar today, Jan. 31, at 1:00 p.m. regarding strategies to increase immunization...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hosting the 2024 Iowa Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit on Thursday, March 28 at the Gateway Hotel...
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The American Health Care Association (AHCA) recently announced free Life Safety Code trainings and tools available to members. The Life Safety Code is a complex...
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Join Telligen QI Connect for its next session of the Quality Innovation Network (QIN)-Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) Collaborative Opioid Series, Management of Patients on Medications...
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In the ever-evolving battle against respiratory diseases, long-term care (LTC) providers play a pivotal role in safeguarding the health of our most vulnerable populations. As...
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Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released the following materials pertaining to visitation guidance: Patient...
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The January 2024 skilled nursing facility (SNF) survey trend report is now available on the IHCA Member Resource Portal. Click here to view the report....
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A letter to the editor from Brent Willett, IHCA President and CEO, was recently published in the Osceola Sentinel-Tribune regarding expansion of home-and community-based services...
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The Iowa Legislature convened Monday, Jan. 8 at 10:00 a.m. for the second year of the 90th Iowa General Assembly. Each week of the 2024...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2550 regarding clarification on billing the ventilator rate....
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2551 regarding the nursing facility Quality Assurance Assessment...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program is open. The grant operates on a reimbursement model where certified nursing home providers...
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Grow your skills, earn up to 10.0 CEUs and spring into quality improvement at IHCA's two-day, in-person 2024 Spring Education Conference. This conference, sponsored by...
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Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP) is giving away five free registrations to IHCA’s Spring Education Conference, sponsored by Right Dose, A Guardian Pharmacy, March...
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Join IHCA for its in-person Life Safety-Fire Safety Emergency Readiness Conference, sponsored by Midwest Alarm Services, at the West Des Moines Marriott Hotel on Tuesday,...
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Adverse Drug Events and High-Risk Drugs Tuesday, March 12 Join IHCA Tuesday, March 12 for its Adverse Drug Events and High-Risk Drugs webinar. This webinar,...
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The Train More Nurses Act (S. 2853), introduced last year by Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Mike Braun (R-IN), and Susan Collins (R-ME), was agreed to...
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The deadline to submit a 2024 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award application is tomorrow, Jan. 25 at 7:00 p.m. If you haven't already, make sure to...
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Join IHCA Monday, Jan. 29 from noon to 1:00 p.m. for its Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 and Activities Webinar. Activity professionals in the context...
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Join IHCA for its Activity Professionals Qualification Course, beginning next Tuesday, Jan. 30 and sponsored by the Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP). Newly hired...
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Join IHCA for its new webinar, Antipsychotic Drug Reduction in LTC, next Thursday, Feb. 1 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. This webinar will review...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on a high-acuity statewide placement SWAT team. This team...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program is open. The grant operates on a reimbursement model where certified nursing home providers...
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With the recent subzero temperatures across the Midwest, many facilities and programs have experienced situations where additional heat sources might be considered. When a building...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and CMS will host a webinar next Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. regarding strategies to...
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The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL) is seeking nominations for the 2024 Governor’s Award for Quality Care in Health Care Facilities. The...
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The Iowa Legislature convened Monday, Jan. 8 at 10:00 a.m. for the second year of the 90th Iowa General Assembly. Each week of the 2024...
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The Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Preview Reports have been updated and are now available. These reports contain provider performance scores for quality measures, which...
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Join IHCA on Feb. 29 at 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. for its Nursing Facility Nurse Documentation Essentials Webinar, sponsored by MDS Consultants. Is your facility...
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IHCA's Reducing Unnecessary Hospital Transfers Webinar is now available on IHCA's On-Demand Education Platform. The statistics regarding hospital re-admission are staggering; “Nearly 20% of all...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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Join IHCA today for its webinar, Reducing Unnecessary Hospital Transfers, at 1:00 p.m. The statistics regarding hospital re-admission are staggering; “Nearly 20% of all patients...
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Join IHCA next Wednesday, Jan. 24 and Thursday, Jan. 25 for its virtual training, Mastering the Long-Term Care Survey Process. This training will address all...
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The deadline to submit a 2024 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award application is next Thursday, Jan. 25 at 7:00 p.m. CST. AHCA/NCAL President and CEO Mark...
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As of the week of Jan. 1-7, 2024, the National Healthcare Safety Network’s (NHSN’s) weekly COVID-19 vaccination health care personnel (HCP) form no longer collects...
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Respirators are a specific and more advanced type of personal protective equipment (PPE) and come with a host of regulatory requirements over and above those...
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The draft Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Item Sets version (v)1.19.1 and Item Matrix are now available in the downloads section on the MDS 3.0...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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The Iowa Legislature convened last Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. for the second year of the 90th Iowa General Assembly. Republicans hold the majority in...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program is open. The grant operates on a reimbursement model where certified nursing home providers...
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Join the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) Program on Tuesday, Jan. 23, at noon for a free webinar,...
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CMS is alerting skilled nursing facility (SNF) providers of upcoming measure removals from the SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP). The following quality measures are planned...
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The Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Preview Reports have been updated and are now available. These reports contain provider performance scores for quality measures, which...
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Grow your skills, earn up to 10.0 CEUs and spring into quality improvement at IHCA's two-day, in-person 2024 Spring Education Conference. This conference, sponsored by...
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Join IHCA for its in-person Life Safety-Fire Safety Emergency Readiness Conference, sponsored by Midwest Alarm Services, at the West Des Moines Marriott Hotel on Tuesday,...
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IHCA reminds members to review their employee roster in the IHCA Member Portal to ensure all IHCA member employees are able to access the tools...
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The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) has announced the opening of applications for the next class of the Diversity Executive Leadership...
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The American Health Care Association (AHCA)/National Center for Assisted Living’s (NCAL's) Gero Nurse Prep course significantly increases RNs’ gerontological nursing competency test scores. New research...
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AHCA/NCAL has partnered with Cleary Energy to provide significant utility savings for members. As an IHCA/ICAL member, these AHCA/NCAL benefits are also available as part...
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Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will host a complimentary webinar for health care professionals today, Wednesday, Jan. 10, from noon - 1:00...
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The University of Iowa’s College of Nursing began a research study in 2021 to identify best practices related to dining activities for individuals with cognitive...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program is open. The grant operates on a reimbursement model where certified nursing home providers...
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As IHCA members seek to maximize staffing efficiencies, opportunities for current or newly hired staff to learn new skills or perform additional duties are vital....
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AHCA recently shared a summary regarding a CMS proposed rule on a beneficiary appeal process for a reclassified hospital stay. CMS issued a proposed rule...
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CMS requires that a certified nursing assistant (CNA) perform at least a day of nursing or nursing-related duties every 24 months. The Iowa Direct Care...
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Are you currently responsible for the medical direction of a health care entity in the event of a disaster? Are you interested in serving in...
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The December 2023 skilled nursing facility (SNF) survey trend report is now available on the IHCA Member Resource Portal. Click here to view the report....
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The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) provides mental health and substance use evidence-based training, customized technical assistance and resources at...
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IHCA is pleased to introduce two new in-service training series for your direct care staff – one that covers dementia topics and one created specifically...
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In recent weeks, long-term care in Iowa has been the subject of a number of media stories exploring how the profession delivers care and advocates...
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In the rollout of Phase 3 Requirements of Participation (ROP), CMS updated regulatory language within F880-Infection Prevention and Control to include the expectation for nursing...
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The Iowa PreAdmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) support team at Maximus has developed a comprehensive series of informative webinars designed to walk providers through...
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Since October 2022, skilled nursing facilities have been required to submit an annual health care personnel (HCP) influenza vaccination summary to the National Healthcare Safety...
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The Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reporting Period 6 (RP6) opened Jan. 1, 2024, and will remain open through March 31, 2024, at 10:59 p.m. Providers...
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Molina Iowa Provider Relations would like to communicate a few reminders as they head into the new year. Availity upcoming trainings Join Availity and Molina...
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The University of Iowa’s College of Nursing began a research study in 2021 to identify best practices related to dining activities for individuals with cognitive...
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As we step into the New Year, the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) continues to offer free training opportunities to...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program is open. The grant operates on a reimbursement model where eligible providers submit receipts...
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The American Health Care Association (AHCA) and the University of Colorado (CU) RESTORE Team are pleased to offer High Intensity Physical Rehabilitation in Medically Complex...
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IHCA and ICAL members can now save 45% on FedEx Express shipping and 25% on FedEx Ground shipping when they sign up for and use...
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On Dec. 13, 2023, AHCA announced the Veterans Administration (VA) posted updated Veterans Care Agreements (VCAs) rates for participating skilled nursing facility (SNF) providers. This...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2538 about annual submission requirements regarding prevention and...
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Amerigroup Iowa, a subsidiary of Elevance Health serving Medicaid enrollees, recently released a press release indicating that it will begin rebranding as Wellpoint in January...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program is open. The grant operates on a reimbursement model where eligible providers submit receipts...
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Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHSS) will host a complimentary webinar for health care professionals to develop the necessary skills to provide safe...
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Are you currently responsible for the medical direction of a health care entity in the event of a disaster? Are you interested in serving in...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) invites you to attend the 2024 Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the...
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The University of Iowa’s College of Nursing began a research study in 2021 to identify best practices related to dining activities for individuals with cognitive...
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Are you preparing an application for the AHCA/NCAL Quality Award Program? For first time applicants, Baldridge Coach offers a complimentary coaching session to improve overall...
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https://youtu.be/OQM6vooE5xI Dear IHCA, ICAL and ICHC members, In the midst of this holiday season, I want to remind you that the work you do and...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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Beginning Jan. 2, 2024, a revised Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) rule will go into effect. This new rule clarifies that nurses relocating to another compact...
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Within long-term care (LTC), where meticulous recording and documentation are routine practices, the analysis of both resident and employee events takes a central role. Employee...
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As reported in July, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is expanding its requirements to electronically submit employee injury data through its Final Rule...
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As 2023 ends, AHCA’s regulatory department has provided a wrap-up of resources released throughout the year. Each of the resources were prepared with members in...
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The Iowa caucuses are right around the corner! Both Republican and Democratic caucuses are scheduled for Monday, Jan. 15. Only individuals registered with the Republican...
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The Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) is scheduled to meet today, Dec. 13. The REC's purpose is to make revenue estimates for the General Fund for...
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Are you preparing an application for the AHCA/NCAL Quality Award Program? For first time applicants, Baldridge Coach offers a complimentary coaching session to improve overall...
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The University of Iowa’s College of Nursing began a research study in 2021 to identify best practices related to dining activities for individuals with cognitive...
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The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) provides mental health and substance use evidence-based training, customized technical assistance and resources at...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program is open. The grant operates on a reimbursement model where eligible providers submit receipts...
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Join IHCA live on Wednesday, Jan. 24 and Thursday, Jan. 25 for its new virtual education opportunity, Mastering the Long-Term Care (LTC) Survey Process. The...
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Join IHCA for its two-day, in-person Life Safety - Fire Safety and Emergency Readiness Conference on Tuesday, Feb. 20 and Wednesday, Feb. 21. The conference...
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Klein Center in West Burlington has a working Medco wheelchair washer for sale $1,000 or best offer. Buyer must pick up. There are no known...
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Work with those who truly understand your business. ECSI is proud to partner with Iowa Long-Term Care (LTC) Risk Management Association, a group self-insured association...
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) has released a notice strongly encouraging health care organizations to...
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CMS will host its next Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs)/Long-Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum (ODF) tomorrow, Dec. 7, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The...
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Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has partnered with the University of Iowa to develop and host tabletop exercises for nursing homes focused...
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The November 2023 skilled nursing facility (SNF) survey trend report is now available on the IHCA Member Resource Portal. Click here to view the report....
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2535 regarding upcoming Iowa Medicaid pharmacy program changes...
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The December 2023 Quarterly Confidential Feedback Reports for the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program are now available to...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program is open. The grant operates on a reimbursement model where eligible providers submit receipts...
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The University of Iowa’s College of Nursing began a research study in 2021 to identify best practices related to dining activities for individuals with cognitive...
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Join Telligen QI Connect this December for its monthly educational events. Upcoming events include Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) 101 Mini Collaborative, Implementing Culturally...
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Check out IHCA's newest on-demand education offering, the Iowa Food Manager Course. This course meets the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL) regulation requirement for...
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If you want to learn how to build trust among staff and leaders in your organization, apply for AHCA/NCAL's Building Trust Leadership Academy. AHCA/NCAL's Leadership...
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IHCA/ICAL members who are considering implementing a Population Health Management (PHM) model in the future are encouraged to learn the fundamentals now through AHCA's/NCAL's PHM...
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As an IHCA/ICAL member, you have access to Insurance Solutions, a member savings program by AHCA/NCAL. Insurance Solutions offers a variety of employee health insurance...
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With influenza season in full swing and COVID-19 cases popping up all around, members are reminded of the regulatory requirements to notify the Iowa Department...
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Join IHCA's Winter Quarterly Conference next Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the Johnston Hilton Garden Inn. This conference is the last chance for in-person CEUs offered...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2537 regarding their new website launch and content...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program is open. The grant operates on a reimbursement model where eligible providers submit receipts...
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CMS released Admin Memo: 24-05-NH to provide guidance to surveyors on areas of focus for Federal Monitoring Surveys (FMS). FMS are required to be completed...
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In this article, AHCA/NCAL expands on the previous discussion regarding the types of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections. Additionally, AHCA/NCAL includes OSHA procedures...
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Nursing homes, assisted living programs and residential care facilities in Iowa have regulatory requirements that require self-reporting of specific circumstances to the Iowa Department of...
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As the spread of respiratory viruses increases this fall/winter, IHCA/ICAL reminds providers about the availability of free COVID-19 tests through the U.S Department of Health...
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HealthCap, a trusted AHCA partner, is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 1:00 p.m. titled, "Emergency Preparedness: Evacuate or Shelter in Place?"...
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The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) is offering five free training opportunities in December. Holiday Seasonal Depression: Ways to Support...
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If you want to learn how to build trust among staff and leaders in your organization, apply for AHCA/NCAL's Building Trust Leadership Academy. AHCA/NCAL's Leadership...
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The following column was written by IHCA’s Brenda Irlbeck, VP, Quality Improvement and Regulatory Compliance. Brenda specializes in issues related to quality improvement, regulatory compliance...
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Sleeping rooms are now available to reserve for IHCA's 2024 Convention and Trade Show on Sept. 22-25 at the Des Moines Marriott Hotel located on...
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In compliance with the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, please be advised that, per section 6033(e) of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code), Iowa...
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Join IHCA for its Restorative Nursing Program, sponsored by Millennium Therapy, next Tuesday, Nov. 28. Dedication to robust restorative nursing programming will bring countless benefits...
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The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program offers skilled nursing facility (SNF) and assisted living (AL) providers who are actively engaged in the program an advantage...
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During at least one of IHCA's District Education events, a representative from the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL) erroneously presented that college...
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HealthCap, a trusted AHCA partner, is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 1:00 p.m. titled, "Emergency Preparedness: Evacuate or Shelter in Place?"...
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On Nov. 15, CMS issued a display copy of a final rule, titled Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Disclosures of Ownership and Additional Disclosable Parties Information...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is working to ensure people in Iowa have access to high-quality behavioral health, disability and aging...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program is open. The grant operates on a reimbursement model where eligible providers submit receipts...
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IHCA member Melissa Reed, DHA, nursing home administrator at Solon Retirement Village in Solon, Iowa, recently had her column, "Doctoral research doesn't support the need...
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Last Wednesday, Nov. 15, IHCA held its Independent Owner Virtual Town Hall, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services. The special one-time event included an association update...
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If you want to learn how to build trust among staff and leaders in your organization, apply for AHCA/NCAL's Building Trust Leadership Academy. AHCA/NCAL's Leadership...
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IHCA's 2024 education calendar is now available and features in-person education opportunities for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), assisted living (AL) facilities, home health (HH) agencies and...
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The clock is ticking and time is running out for long-term care (LTC) providers to make their mark on the 2024 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award...
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Iowa Senator Joni Ernst has co-sponsored the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act that was reintroduced in Congress this month, which aims to improve the visa process...
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On April 6, 2023, CMS released a bulletin regarding the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (QIES) to Internet Quality Improvement and...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program is open. The grant operates on a reimbursement model where eligible providers submit receipts...
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As a part of the annual U.S. Antibiotics Awareness Week, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS') Center for Acute Disease Epidemiology is hosting...
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Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has partnered with the University of Iowa to develop and host tabletop exercises for nursing homes focused...
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The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) provides mental health and substance use evidence-based training, customized technical assistance and resources at...
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IHCA, ICAL and ICHC members have access to regulatory, legal, clinical and quality improvement services and resources to assist in remaining in compliance, staying up...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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IHCA thanks all its members who submitted comments on the CMS proposed minimum staffing rule this week. The official comment period closed Monday, Nov. 6,...
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IHCA’s fall District Education and Meetings, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services and NuCara Pharmacy, kicked off with its NW District event in Storm Lake yesterday,...
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IHCA’s Legislative Table Talks, sponsored by Cornerstone Government Affairs, are being held in-person this week and next in conjunction with IHCA's District Education events featuring Iowa...
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The clock is ticking and time is running out for long-term care (LTC) providers to make their mark on the 2024 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program is open. The grant operates on a reimbursement model where eligible providers submit receipts...
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Due to significant interest, IHCA will be hosting an additional 2024 Bronze Award Application Workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 29. If your organization has thought about...
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Join AHCA/NCAL tomorrow, Nov. 9, at 1:00 p.m. for a free members-only webinar: The Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model: Emerging Opportunities for Assisted...
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Due to the Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) quarterly deadline, the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES) Service Center is projecting an increase in the...
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The seventh annual Geriatric Behavioral Health Conference, hosted by Broadlawns Medical Center, will be held in person at Des Moines University in Des Moines and...
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Your immediate action is needed to address CMS’ proposed unfunded staffing mandate for nursing facilities (NFs) released on Sept. 1. This rule, if implemented in...
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Today, Governor Reynolds and Governor Pillen of Nebraska led a letter, joined by 13 other Republican governors, directing President Biden to reconsider the CMS-proposed unfunded...
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IHCA’s fall District Education and Meetings, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services and NuCara Pharmacy, will take place on four separate dates and locations this November....
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IHCA’s Legislative Table Talks, sponsored by Cornerstone Government Affairs, will be held in-person in conjunction with IHCA's District Education events featuring Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals...
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CMS recently updated several surveyor resources that can be found in the survey resources folder on the CMS website. The changes made were technical and...
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The purpose of an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspection is to ensure compliance with safety standards and protect the well-being of both employees...
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As a reminder, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are required to report annual health care personnel (HCP) influenza vaccination summary data through the Centers for Disease...
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The approval of the new COVID-19 vaccines for 2023-2024 triggered a change in the National Healthcare Safety Network’s (NHSN's) surveillance definition of “up-to-date” on COVID-19...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a COVID-19 Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) VIS. Vaccine information statements...
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IHCA is excited to announce the launch of new enhancements made to the IHCA Member Resource Portal. The new enhancements make it easier to sort...
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Effective back to July 1, 2023, all Iowa nursing facilities will experience changes to their daily per diem, reflective of cost changes from their 2022...
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Provider Magazine recently shared new tools available to help providers prepare for Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing (SNF VBP) changes. According to Provider Magazine, "Recent...
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Molina Iowa has reported that the enhancement of modifiers and units are now live on the Availity portal. For Availity training and education resources, click...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program is open. The grant operates on a reimbursement model where eligible providers submit receipts...
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The clock is ticking and time is running out for long-term care (LTC) providers to make their mark on the 2024 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award...
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Have you ever wondered about getting involved in AHCA/NCAL's National Quality Award Program? Here are three ways you can get involved and show your support...
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The seventh annual Geriatric Behavioral Health Conference, hosted by Broadlawns Medical Center, will be held in person at Des Moines University in Des Moines and...
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U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW) will take place Saturday, Nov. 18 through Friday, Nov. 24. USAAW is an annual one-week observance that gives participating organizations...
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The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) provides mental health and substance use evidence-based training, customized technical assistance and resources to...
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Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI) have partnered together to provide a complimentary webinar to discuss infection...
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As the nation prepares for the impending cold and flu season and new COVID-19 booster shots are being rolled out, long-term care facilities nationwide are...
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CARES Online Dementia Training CARES Online Dementia Training courses were developed by HealthCare Interactive (HCI) and are a series of online video-based dementia care training...
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As the complexity of care requirements increase for many individuals seeking care placement in Iowa’s nursing facilities, assisted living programs, residential care facilities and home...
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Representatives from Senator Joni Ernst’s office will be available in all 99 counties throughout October and November to assist Iowans with problems or questions about...
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AHCA/NCAL recently shared that CMS has posted errata updates to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual, version 1.18.11 on the MDS...
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Starting next week on Nov. 1, IHCA is taking a significant step to enhance member communications, ensuring that you receive the most relevant and tailored...
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Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL) Director Larry Johnson will be the featured speaker at IHCA's District Education and Meetings in November. At these...
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IHCA’s Intravenous (IV) Therapy for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), sponsored by PICC STAT and approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing, will begin next...
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Registration is now open for IHCA's Winter Quarterly Conference on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at the Johnston Hilton Garden Inn. This conference is the last chance for...
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Assisted Living (AL) Provider Update Call recording available now ICAL held its AL Provider Update Call, sponsored by Synchrony Health Services, last Thursday, Oct. 19....
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IHCA’s Legislative Table Talks, sponsored by Cornerstone Government Affairs, will be held in-person in conjunction with IHCA's District Education events featuring DIAL Director Larry Johnson in...
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CMS requires that a certified nursing assistant (CNA) perform at least a day of nursing or nursing-related duties every 24 months. The Iowa Direct Care...
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As a reminder, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are required to report annual health care personnel (HCP) influenza vaccination summary data through the Centers for Disease...
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After experiencing some significant changes to reimbursement rates for providers in 2023, IHCA is looking ahead to some potential challenges providers may face in upcoming...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2515 to provide clarification to all providers submitting...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2505 regarding Electronic Data Interchange Support Services (EDISS)...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program is open. The grant operates on a reimbursement model where eligible providers submit receipts...
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Join Telligen today, Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Hotel Renovo in Urbandale to get the latest insights, network with Telligen...
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Join the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Health Care Associated Infections (HAI) Program tomorrow, Oct. 26, at noon for a free virtual...
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The AHCA/NCAL 2024 National Quality Award Intent to Apply (ITA) is now open. The first 100 ITAs received will be entered in a giveaway to...
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Due to the Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) quarterly deadline, the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES) Service Center is projecting an increase in the...
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The October 2023 skilled nursing facility (SNF) survey trend report is now available on the IHCA Member Resource Portal. Click here to view the report....
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LTC Trend Tracker is a complimentary AHCA/NCAL resource offered to all IHCA members. With just a few clicks of a button, LTC Trend Tracker gives...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. HH Aide...
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The seventh annual Geriatric Behavioral Health Conference, hosted by Broadlawns Medical Center, will be held in person at Des Moines University in Des Moines and...
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Utilize IHCA Provider Solutions endorsed product partner, Touché, to assist with your admission process and help secure revenue, regardless of payor source. Touché is a...
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In the CMS minimum staffing proposed rule, CMS requests comments on an alternative total nurse staffing standard of 3.48 hours per resident day (HPRD). AHCA/NCAL...
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Managed Care Organization (MCO) Calls available now IHCA's MCO Provider Update Calls took place last Wednesday, Oct. 11. Click here to access recordings of the...
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Join IHCA next Wednesday, Oct. 25, for its Clinical Nursing Documentation and the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Webinar. Every item on the MDS must be...
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IHCA’s Legislative Table Talks, sponsored by Cornerstone Government Affairs, will be held in-person in conjunction with IHCA's District Education events in November. Registration for the District...
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After experiencing some significant changes to reimbursement rates for providers in 2023, IHCA is looking ahead to some potential challenges providers may face in upcoming...
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Iowa Total Care has seen an increase in the number of letters going out regarding sanctions, resulting in members having a hold or sanction on...
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On Sept. 25, 2023, CMS released QSO-23-23-NHs, which outlines revisions to the Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program (CMPRP). The CMPRP had been on hold for...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently shared informational letter (IL) 2509 regarding over the counter COVID-19 tests. Effective...
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The AHCA/NCAL 2024 National Quality Award Intent to Apply (ITA) is now open. The first 100 ITAs received will be entered in a giveaway to...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program is open. The grant operates on a reimbursement model where eligible providers submit receipts...
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The Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Preview Reports have been updated and are now available. These reports contain provider performance scores for quality measures, which...
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CMS has released two Health Equity Confidential Feedback Reports to post-acute care (PAC) providers: the Discharge to Community (DTC) Health Equity Confidential Feedback Report and...
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AHCA has released a new resource to encourage and support vaccinations in long-term care facilities this season: #GetVaccinated Reimbursement Guide for Health Care Personnel: Frequently...
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Join Telligen on Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Hotel Renovo in Urbandale to get the latest insights, network with Telligen...
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The seventh annual Geriatric Behavioral Health Conference, hosted by Broadlawns Medical Center, will be held in person at Des Moines University in Des Moines and...
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IHCA's fall District Education and Meetings, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services and NuCara Pharmacy, will take place on four separate dates and locations this November....
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. HH Aide...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90m3dOKzXeg[/embed] Unless someone has walked in your shoes, they cannot fully grasp what it is like to care for others and the sense of meaning,...
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The new MDS changes are live — are you ready? The Minimum Data Set (MDS) changes that were implemented on Oct. 1, 2023, are the most...
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AHCA/NCAL has partnered with Cleary Energy to provide significant utility savings for members. As an IHCA/ICAL member, these AHCA/NCAL benefits are also available as part...
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Wednesday, Oct. 11 Managed Care Organization (MCO) Provider Update Calls Submit questions or issues to discuss a week prior to the call to
[email protected]. Times:...
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CMS will host its next Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)/Long-Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum (ODF) tomorrow, Oct. 12, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The...
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IHCA's Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Medicare Review Virtual Training, sponsored by BCG Research, will take place next Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 18-19. This virtual training...
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With the recent focus on staffing levels in nursing homes, it is no surprise that surveyors are evaluating compliance with all related F-tags (483.35 Nursing...
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In the CMS minimum staffing proposed rule, CMS requests comments on an alternative total nurse staffing standard of 3.48 hours per resident day (HPRD). AHCA/NCAL...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is working to ensure people in Iowa have access to high-quality behavioral health, disability and aging...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program is open. The grant operates on a reimbursement model where eligible providers submit receipts...
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CMS is offering a three-minute animated explainer video, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) and BIMS Summary Score: Stopping and Coding an Incomplete Interview for...
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The AHCA/NCAL 2024 National Quality Award Intent to Apply (ITA) is now open. The first 100 ITAs received will be entered in a giveaway to...
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Join Telligen on Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Hotel Renovo in Urbandale to get the latest insights, network with Telligen...
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The seventh annual Geriatric Behavioral Health Conference, hosted by Broadlawns Medical Center, will be held in person at Des Moines University in Des Moines and...
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IHCA's fall District Education and Meetings, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services and NuCara Pharmacy, will take place on four separate dates and locations this November....
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. HH Aide...
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Wednesday, Oct. 11 Managed Care Organization (MCO) Provider Update Calls Submit questions or issues to discuss a week prior to the call to
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The October 2023 skilled nursing facility (SNF) survey trend report is now available on the IHCA website. Click here to view the report. This report...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program is open. The grant operates on a reimbursement model where eligible providers submit receipts...
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If your organization has thought about participating in the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Awards Program, this is your opportunity to complete the Bronze Award application from...
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The AHCA/NCAL 2024 National Quality Award Intent to Apply (ITA) is now open. The first 100 ITAs received will be entered in a giveaway to...
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The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Heath in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) is offering six free training opportunities in October: Tools for Creating Calm in Times...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that foodborne viruses cause approximately 48 million illnesses, 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths annually in the...
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Join Telligen on Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Hotel Renovo in Urbandale to get the latest insights, network with Telligen...
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The seventh annual Geriatric Behavioral Health Conference, hosted by Broadlawns Medical Center, will be held in person at Des Moines University in Des Moines and...
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IHCA's fall District Education and Meetings, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services and Nucara Pharmacy, will take place on four separate dates and locations this November....
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. HH Aide...
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AHCA/NCAL’s Infection Preventionist Specialized Training (IPCO) is recommended for individuals responsible for infection prevention and control in all long-term care settings and is specifically tailored...
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In partnership with PHI, ahcancalED offers an online training titled PHI Coaching Supervision. This five-module course is designed for all assisted living, skilled nursing and...
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As a member of IHCA, you have access to the largest network of long-term care providers in the state of Iowa and a strong team...
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A call recording of yesterday’s IHCA Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Update Call, sponsored by Right Dose, A Guardian Pharmacy, is now available. This call...
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Your immediate action is needed to address CMS’ proposed unfunded staffing mandate for nursing facilities (NFs) released on Sept. 1. This rule, if implemented in...
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With a flurry of changes in rules and regulations, it has been a challenge to understand what is needed for an individual to serve as...
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Long-term care facilities have become accustomed to reporting communicable diseases, both single cases and outbreaks, during the past few years. IHCA reminds nursing home leaders...
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CMS recently released QSO-23-21-NH regarding updates coming in April 2024 to Nursing Home Care Compare staffing and quality measures. The updates accommodate previously announced changes...
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On Sept. 11, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved for emergency use updated COVID-19 vaccines for 2023-2024 manufactured by ModernaTX Inc. and Pfizer...
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As the nation prepares for the impending cold and flu season and new COVID-19 booster shots are being rolled out, long-term care facilities nationwide are...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2503 regarding the 2023 Annual Provider Training. DHHS...
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To keep its members up to date with new changes and important information, Molina Healthcare has provided the following updates. New fax number for authorizations...
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On Sept. 26, the American Health Care Association (AHCA) and National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) shared how Civil Monetary Penalty (CMP) funds remain available...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program is open. The grant operates on a reimbursement model where eligible providers submit receipts...
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Have you ever wondered about getting involved in the National Quality Award Program? The American Health Care Association (AHCA) and National Center for Assisted Living...
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The AHCA/NCAL 2024 National Quality Award Intent to Apply (ITA) is now open. The first 100 ITAs received will be entered in a giveaway to...
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Join Telligen on Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Hotel Renovo in Urbandale to get the latest insights, network with Telligen...
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The seventh annual Geriatric Behavioral Health Conference, hosted by Broadlawns Medical Center, will be held in person at Des Moines University in Des Moines and...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that foodborne viruses cause approximately 48 million illnesses, 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths annually in the...
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CMS is offering a set of cue cards to assist providers in conducting the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) in writing, the resident mood...
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The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Heath in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) is offering six free training opportunities in October: Tools for Creating Calm in Times...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. New: HH...
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Trauma-informed care (TIC) is a regulatory requirement and an approach to care that requires specific staff competency and a system of care delivery that achieves...
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The American Health Care Association (AHCA)/National Center for Assisted Living’s (NCAL's) Gero Nurse Prep course significantly increases RNs’ gerontological nursing competency test scores. Registrants can...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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Save time and money with IHCA Professional Consulting from IHCA Provider Solutions. IHCA Provider Solutions is a new service line offered by Iowa Health Care...
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IHCA's 2023 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co., is less than a week away! The annual event will take place next...
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Members of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC are invited to attend the 2023 Annual Business Meeting, sponsored by Lument and Trio Pharmacy Services. This meeting will...
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Upcoming calls Managed Care Organization (MCO) Update Calls | Wednesday, Sept. 13 Submit questions or issues to discuss a week prior to the calls to...
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CMS and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are hosting a National Nursing Home Stakeholder Call tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 14, at 2:30 p.m....
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The latest Your Top-Line publication for skilled nursing centers is now available in LTC Trend Tracker with facility-level staffing data to help your organization understand...
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The PDF file labeled “MDS3.0RAIManualv1.18.11R.Errata September.8.2023” is now available on the downloads section on the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual...
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Candida auris (C. auris) is an emerging fungus that is a serious global health threat. C. auris is particularly concerning as it can be misidentified...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has partnered with the University of Iowa to develop and host tabletop exercises (TTX) for nursing...
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Members of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC are invited to attend the 2023 Annual Business Meeting, sponsored by Lument and Trio Pharmacy Services. This meeting will...
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IHCA and ICAL members can now save 45% on FedEx Express shipping and 25% on FedEx Ground shipping when they sign up for and use...
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CMS will host an Open Door Forum tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 31 at 1:00 p.m. Advance registration for this webinar is required. Click here to register....
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A recording of yesterday's Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Update Call, sponsored by Right Dose, A Guardian Pharmacy, is now available on the IHCA website....
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The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL) recently shared updated survey entrance forms for nursing facilities and assisted living programs with IHCA to...
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The final Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) User’s Manual version (v)1.18.11 is now available in the downloads section on the MDS...
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The August 2023 skilled nursing facility (SNF) survey trend report is now available on the IHCA website. Click here to view the report. This report...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2489 regarding billing for Medicaid services. Effective July...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) - Amerigroup, Iowa Total Care and Molina Healthcare - are working to ensure as many members as...
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Molina Healthcare provider services office hours Molina Healthcare's provider services team will host weekly office hours in September. This is for providers that have a...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Iowa Medicaid recently released informational letter (IL) 2501 regarding the Iowa Medicaid dashboard. DHHS and...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2494 regarding its quarterly code update communication bulletin....
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CMS recently released the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model aimed at improving the way dementia care is delivered and supporting unpaid caregivers. The...
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New CMS skilled nursing facility (SNF) value based purchasing (VBP) measures take effect Oct. 1, 2023, that will determine Medicare Part A rates beginning Oct....
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHSS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2498 regarding upcoming Iowa Medicaid pharmacy program changes...
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Since the October 2022 release of Phase 3 Requirements of Participation (RoP), CMS has required nursing facilities to provide staff training on behavioral health. As...
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The AHCA/NCAL 2024 National Quality Award Intent to Apply (ITA) is now open. The first 100 ITAs received will be entered in a giveaway to...
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Tuesday, Aug. 29 SNF Provider Update Call Get the latest clinical, reimbursement and regulatory news impacting skilled nursing facility (SNF) providers. Time: 10:00 a.m. –...
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Join IHCA for its Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Class next Tuesday, Aug. 29. The MDS changes coming in October 2023 are the most significant...
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IHCA's new on-demand education, Aging with HIV - Planning for LTC in a Complex Culture is now available. Demographics indicate that the population of human...
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IHCA's Single Facility Conference, sponsored by BCG Research, NuCara Pharmacy and Williams and Company P.C., will take place tomorrow, Aug. 17, and highlight six different...
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IHCA's Nursing Facility Reimbursement Conference, sponsored by Brighton Consulting Group, Trio Pharmacy Services and Williams & Company P.C., will take place next Wednesday, Aug. 23....
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For more than a decade, Iowa Health Care Association has hosted the Executive Health Care Leadership Institute (formerly known as the Leadership Academy) to provide...
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The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award program team is pleased to announce that the 2024 National Quality Award Intent to Apply (ITA) is now open. The...
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The IHCA Member Clinical Guidance Summary has been updated. Members are encouraged to review the summary. In the updated version, members will find a table...
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Long-term care facilities, assisted living programs and home health providers holding a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certificate will continue to receive COVID-19 test kits...
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IHCA's Long-Term Care (LTC) Social Services Conference includes three hours of ethics training. The live conference will be divided into two three-hour sessions on Aug....
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The Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 version v1.8.11v4 final item sets were updated on July 7, 2023, draft Resident Assessment Index (RAI) guidance was released...
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Skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities continue to receive, or are eligible to receive, free monthly shipments of Abbott BinaxNOW over the counter (OTC)...
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After months of website updates, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have launched an improved COVID-19 website. Based on the needs of the...
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As fall approaches, long-term care (LTC) providers should be preparing to vaccinate their residents and staff against common respiratory viruses. There are three vaccines that...
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The July 2023 skilled nursing facility (SNF) survey trend report is now available on the IHCA website. Click here to view the report. This report...
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Skilled nursing facilities must report their 2023 Quarter 1 (Dec. 26, 2022 - March 26, 2023) Weekly Healthcare Personnel COVID-19 Vaccination Summary data to the...
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CMS announced that facilities determined to be out of compliance with the 2022 Quality Reporting Program (QRP) requirements received a non-compliance notification in their My...
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The Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Preview Reports have been updated and are now available. These reports contain provider performance scores for quality measures, which...
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Join the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI) on Aug. 9 from noon to 1:00 p.m. for...
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Age Friendly Healthcare Systems is currently recruiting nursing home teams for the American Hospital Association's (AHA) "Action Community" that begins in September. The Action Community...
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On July 31, CMS issued the final rule for the skilled nursing facility (SNF) prospective payment system (PPS) fiscal year (FY) 2024 update. Highlights include:...
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AHCA/NCAL’s Infection Preventionist Specialized Training (IPCO) is recommended for individuals responsible for infection prevention and control in all long-term care settings and is specifically tailored...
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Fifty-two Iowans who want to advance their health care education to work in long-term care received over $100,000 in scholarships from the Iowa Health Care...
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IHCA's Activity Professionals Qualification Course, sponsored by Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP), kicks off next Wednesday, Aug. 2, with a live virtual orientation webinar....
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The Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 version v1.8.11v4 final item sets were updated on July 7, 2023, draft Resident Assessment Index (RAI) guidance was released...
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IHCA's Nursing Facility Administrator Education Summit, sponsored by Trio Pharmacy Services, will take place next Tuesday and Wednesday, July 18-19. This two-day education summit will...
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IHCA President and CEO Brent Willett advocates for the nursing home profession by discussing current staffing needs, a looming federal staffing mandate and potential solutions...
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American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) President and CEO Mark Parkinson sent a letter to President Biden this week underscoring...
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Iowa Medicaid released informational letter (IL) 2485 regarding a clarification to 340B Drug Pricing Program and replacing IL 2243. Click here to view the IL,...
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Governor Reynolds has ordered the Iowa Legislature back into a special session that began yesterday, July 11, 2023. During a special session, the legislature may...
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July Provider Calls Wednesday, July 12 Managed Care Organization (MCO) Provider Update Calls Submit questions or issues to discuss a week prior to the call...
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Since their release on April 3, 2023, the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 version v1.8.11v2 final item sets and draft Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) guidance...
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CMS and PASRR Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) will be hosting a Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) 101 webinar on July 26 from noon to 1:30...
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The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals completed a comprehensive review of Chapter 58 in accordance with the requirement in Iowa Code section 17A.7(2). This...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CMA On-Demand...
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AHCA/NCAL’s Infection Preventionist Specialized Training (IPCO) is recommended for individuals responsible for infection prevention and control in all long-term care settings and is specifically tailored...
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IHCA/ICAL members receive 15% off the purchase of any Healthcare Interactive (HCI) CARES® online training program by using promo code AHCA15 at checkout. CARES® training is recommended...
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Nominations are now being accepted for members in good standing interested in serving on the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA), Iowa Center for Assisted Living...
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IHCA and ICAL members can now save 45% on FedEx Express shipping and 25% on FedEx Ground shipping when they sign up for and use...
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[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrDxiogbA4c[/embed] Please take a moment to view the video above for a mid-year update from IHCA President and CEO Brent Willett on the association’s strategy...
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Registration opens tomorrow, June 15, for IHCA's 2023 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co. The annual event will take place Sept....
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Applications for the Iowa Total Care Executive Health Care Leadership Institute Scholarship and Care Initiatives Director of Nursing (DON) Leadership Scholarship are due tomorrow, June 15....
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Based on feedback from our members, IHCA has migrated to a new on-demand learning platform. The new platform is now available and will make it...
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June Home Health Provider Update Call recording now available. A recording of last Thursday's Home Health (HH) Provider Update Call is now available. This call...
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The Activity Professionals Workshop, sponsored by the Iowa Council of Activity Professionals, will take place next Wednesday, June 21, and focus on four key topics....
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Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Executive Health Care Leadership Institute graduates. Nineteen long-term care leaders graduated from IHCA’s 2022-2023 Executive Health Care Leadership Institute on June...
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The IHCA Member Clinical Guidance Summary has been updated to reflect the newly-updated guidance set forth by CMS and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
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Be prepared for the changes ahead for Medicaid funding and processing. The 2023 Medicaid Funding Update Webinar is now available on-demand. This webinar addresses recent...
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Iowa Total Care released the following Provider News Alert on June 6, 2023. Iowa Total Care has provided additional clarity related to a provider alert...
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Molina Healthcare, Iowa's newest managed care organization, recently provided an update regarding its contact information and trainings. If you are in need of a contract,...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program is open. The grant operates on a reimbursement model where eligible providers submit receipts...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), in partnership with the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), is offering three...
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The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), in partnership with Project Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO), University of Iowa Geriatric Education Center and Oaknoll...
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The University of Iowa is conducting a study to help understand barriers to infection prevention in long-term care (LTC) facilities. They are seeking focus group...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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Nominations are now being accepted for members in good standing interested in serving on the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA), Iowa Center for Assisted Living...
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Save time and money with IHCA Professional Consulting from IHCA Provider Solutions. IHCA Provider Solutions is a new service line offered by Iowa Health Care...
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In case you missed it, Brent Willett, president and CEO of Iowa Health Care Association, calls for innovative and meaningful workforce solutions to address ubiquitous...
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Be prepared for the changes ahead for Medicaid funding and processing. The 2023 Medicaid Funding Update Webinar will take place tomorrow, June 8, and will...
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Take your career to the next level with IHCA’s Executive Health Care Leadership Institute, presented by HealthCARE of Iowa and sponsored by Consonus Pharmacy, NuCara,...
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During early May 2023, the Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) conducted a Kaizen event to identify opportunities to streamline the survey process across health...
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On June 5, 2023, CMS published a final rule, “Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Policy and Regulatory Changes to the Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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Congratulations to IHCA member Gracewell Nursing Facility of Denison on winning the 2023 Governor's Award for Quality Care in Health Care Facilities. Gracewell Nursing Facility...
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The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) recently announced the recipients of the 2023 Bronze Commitment to Quality Award. Ten...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), in partnership with the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), is offering three...
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The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), in partnership with Project Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO), University of Iowa Geriatric Education Center and Oaknoll...
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CMS has reissued transmittal instructions for Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to perform a five-claim probe and educate medical review on every skilled nursing facility (SNF)...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2457 regarding telehealth flexibilities following the public health...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2469. The purpose of this IL is to...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program is open. The grant operates on a reimbursement model where eligible providers submit receipts...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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Nominations are now being accepted for members in good standing interested in serving on the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA), Iowa Center for Assisted Living...
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Applications for the IHCA Foundation’s 2023 scholarship programs are due today, Wednesday, May 31. The IHCA Foundation is offering 51 scholarships this year to help...
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Join Telligen QI Connect for its educational event, Unmasking the Impact of Schizophrenia Diagnosis Coding and Antipsychotic Stewardship in Nursing Homes, today, May 31, at...
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Register today for the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN) Resident Assessment Coordinator—Certified (RAC-CT) Certification Workshop on June 6-8. Participants will increase their knowledge...
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Be prepared for the changes ahead for Medicaid funding and processing. The 2023 Medicaid Funding Update Webinar on June 8 will be available live and...
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May Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Update Call recording now available IHCA's SNF Provider Update Call, sponsored by Right Dose, A Guardian Pharmacy, took place...
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[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9wiBva4NjQ[/embed] Please take a moment to view the video above for an update on the association’s strategy to improve operating conditions for skilled nursing facility...
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IHCA issued an op-ed last week titled, “Mandating the Impossible is Not a Solution for Protecting Local Long-Term Care (LTC) Access in Iowa.” This piece...
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The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) recently released the following press release in support of new legislation that could...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2462 regarding the unwinding of COVID-19 public health...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program is open. The grant operates on a reimbursement model where eligible providers submit receipts...
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HealthCap will host a free webinar on Tuesday, June 20 at 1:00 p.m. titled, "Resident Rights - Coming Soon to a State Near You." The...
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Take your career to the next level with IHCA’s Executive Health Care Leadership Institute, presented by HealthCARE of Iowa and sponsored by Consonus Pharmacy, NuCara,...
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The University of Iowa is conducting a study to help understand barriers to infection prevention in long-term care (LTC) facilities. They are seeking focus groups...
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IHCA's Intravenous (IV) Therapy for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), sponsored by PICC STAT and approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing, is designed to...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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IHCA/ICAL members who are considering implementing a Population Health Management (PHM) model in the future are encouraged to learn the fundamentals now through AHCA's/NCAL's PHM...
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Nominations are now being accepted for members in good standing interested in serving on the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA), Iowa Center for Assisted Living...
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Based on feedback from our members, IHCA has migrated to a new on-demand learning platform. The new platform is now available and will make it...
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Upcoming Call Tuesday, May 30 SNF Provider Update Call Get the latest clinical, reimbursement and regulatory news impacting skilled nursing facility (SNF) providers. Time: 10:00...
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Applications for the IHCA Foundation’s 2023 scholarship programs are due next Wednesday, May 31. The IHCA Foundation is offering 51 scholarships this year to help individuals...
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IHCA’s Legislative Outcomes Report for the 2023 session is now available on the IHCA website. The report covers the outcomes of IHCA's legislative priorities, including...
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Iowa Health PAC, the political action committee for Iowa’s long-term care profession, allows providers to pool their resources together to support candidates for state and...
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Earlier this month, AHCA/NCAL released a member update regarding the release of QSO-23-14-ALL, which addressed that the COVID-19 Health Care Provider Vaccine Mandate would “soon...
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The May 2023 skilled nursing facility (SNF) survey trend report is now available on the IHCA website. Click here to view the report. This report...
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CMS has reissued transmittal instructions for Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to perform a five-claim probe and educate medical review on every skilled nursing facility (SNF)...
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IHCA was recently notified of a letter sent to all Iowa nursing facilities regarding “Record Retention Requirements for all Facility Audits.” This letter states that:...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2450 regarding a virtual training session that will...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program is open. The grant operates on a reimbursement model where eligible providers submit receipts...
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Take your career to the next level with IHCA’s Executive Health Care Leadership Institute, presented by HealthCARE of Iowa and sponsored by Consonus Pharmacy, NuCara,...
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IHCA's new Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Course, approved by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) and sponsored by Consonus Pharmacy and Trio Pharmacy...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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Nominations are now being accepted for members in good standing interested in serving on the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA), Iowa Center for Assisted Living...
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Save time and money with IHCA Professional Consulting from IHCA Provider Solutions. IHCA Provider Solutions is a new service line offered by Iowa Health Care...
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As an IHCA/ICAL member, you have access to Insurance Solutions, a member savings program by AHCA/NCAL. Insurance Solutions offers a variety of employee health insurance...
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IHCA's Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Elderly Waiver Review class, sponsored by HealthCARE of Iowa, will take place tomorrow, May 18. Topics will include...
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HH Provider Update and MCO Call recordings now available ICHC held its monthly Home Health (HH) Provider Update Call last Wednesday, May 10. This call...
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Enhance your food service skills and join IHCA for its ServSafe Certification Program next Wednesday, May 24. During this one-day certification program, you will learn...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) invites the post-acute community to join its annual Iowa Infection Control Conference at the Gateway Hotel...
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On May 16, AHCA provided an update regarding an exception and extension opportunity for some member facilities who have experienced issues accessing the Healthcare Personnel...
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CMS recently published memo QSO-23-15 CLIA, outlining the impact of the ending of the public health emergency (PHE) on the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)...
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The COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) ended on May 11, 2023. IHCA has updated its guidance document, IHCA Guide to the End of the PHE...
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The clinical guidance summaries for skilled nursing facilities and assisted living programs have been updated to reflect the newly-updated guidance set forth by CMS and...
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CMS has released updates to several survey resource documents, including the Entrance Conference form and the Infection Prevention, Control and Immunization Critical Element (CE) pathway....
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AHCA has released new association resources for members to help support survey and regulatory efforts. These resources are now available on AHCA's education platform, ahcancalED,...
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In partnership with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is offering complimentary,...
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CMS is offering a virtual training program that provides instruction on the updated guidance for the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0...
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The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), in partnership with Project Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO), University of Iowa Geriatric Education Center and Oaknoll...
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As AHCA/NCAL gears up for its Congressional Briefing on June 5-6, skilled nursing, assisted living and intellectual and developmental disability providers are asked to complete...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program is open. The grant operates on a reimbursement model where eligible providers submit receipts...
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The Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators (ICNLCA) is made up of members from all participating jurisdictions who work together to support the nationally...
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The 2023 IHCA Foundation Member Employee Scholarship, made possible by the Iowa Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care (IPALTC), IHCA Districts and Iowa Council of...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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Established in 1967 by the American Health Care Association (AHCA), National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW), sponsored by Essity, celebrates the essential role that skilled...
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On May 8, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated the Interim Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel (HCP) During...
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May Provider Update Calls Wednesday, May 10 Managed Care Organization (MCO) Provider Update Call Submit questions or issues to discuss a week prior to the...
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IHCA's May SW District Education event, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services, McKesson, VGM Education/CE Solutions and Trio Pharmacy Services, will take place tomorrow, May 11,...
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IHCA's Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Elderly Waiver Review class, sponsored by HealthCARE of Iowa, will take place next Thursday, May 18, and focus...
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On April 27, 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced reductions to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) reporting pathways which are...
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Last fall, CMS published a final rule in the Federal Register for the CMS Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP) requirements on Aug....
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) invites the post-acute community to join its annual Iowa Infection Control Conference at the Gateway Hotel...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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On April 17, 2023, CMS transitioned from the Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (QIES) to the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES) Reports User...
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The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) released new resources this week. In addition to the resources and May trainings listed...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Iowa Medicaid recently released informational letter (IL) 2459 regarding Molina provider contracting and training. DHHS...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program is open, with a deadline of next Monday, May 15, for the seventh round...
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The Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA) Foundation is pleased to announce a new registered nurse (RN) scholarship endowment to help Iowa long‐term care employees advance...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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The AHCA/NCAL Gero Nurse Prep course significantly increases registered nurses' (RNs’) gerontological nursing competency test scores. Registrants can save $200 on Gero Nurse Prep through...
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IHCA's May District Education events, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services, McKesson, VGM Education/CE Solutions and Trio Pharmacy Services, have begun and will take place at...
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April Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Update Call recording now available IHCA's SNF Provider Update Call, sponsored by Right Dose, A Guardian Pharmacy, took place...
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On May 1, CMS released a new regulatory memo QSO-23-13-ALL entitled Guidance for Expiration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023....
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On April 27, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced reductions to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) reporting pathways, which are anticipated...
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The Health and Human Services (HHS) program that distributes Abbott BinaxNOW tests to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and assisted living (AL) communities will continue after...
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The April 2023 skilled nursing facility (SNF) survey trend report is now available on the IHCA website. Click here to view the report. This report...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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A message from IHCA's President and CEO, Brent Willett: Thank you for all you do to provide long-term care to Iowans. We know it is...
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On April 27, 2023, CMS released a pair of proposed regulations that will significantly impact the Medicaid program, if finalized. The two notices of proposed...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Iowa Medicaid recently released informational letter (IL) 2455 regarding premiums and co-payments for Medicaid, Healthy...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program is open, with a deadline of May 15 for the seventh round of grant...
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May is National Nurses Month — What better time to learn about funding opportunities available to nursing programs, students and practicing nurses provided by the...
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The Hospital and Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) is conducting its annual Nursing Home Salary and Benefits study and requests your participation. Nursing home providers are...
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The Care Initiatives Director of Nursing (DON) Leadership Scholarship, made possible by Care Initiatives, is for DONs, assistant directors of nursing (ADONs) or registered nurses...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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Sleeping rooms are now available to reserve for IHCA's 2023 Convention and Trade Show on Sept. 18-20 at the Des Moines Marriott located at 700...
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Save time and money with IHCA Professional Consulting from IHCA Provider Solutions. IHCA Provider Solutions is a new service line offered by the Iowa Health...
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Assisted Living (AL) Provider Update Call recording now available ICAL's AL Provider Update Call, sponsored by Synchrony Health Services, took place this morning. The call...
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IHCA's Minimum Data Set (MDS) 201 Workshop will take place tomorrow, Thursday, April 27. Gain the knowledge and skills to accurately identify, understand and schedule...
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IHCA's May District Education events, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services, McKesson, VGM Education/CE Solutions and Trio Pharmacy Services, will take place at four different locations...
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Resident safety is one of the most complex responsibilities of nursing home staff. With varying circumstances for each individual, it can be difficult to stay...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) invites the post-acute community to join its annual Iowa Infection Control Conference at the Gateway Hotel...
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On April 21, 2023, CMS released the following statement regarding the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Preview Reports: The SNF Provider Preview Reports have been...
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Molina Healthcare will host provider educations from May 2 to June 22, 2023. The general sessions will all be identical, live presentations. Molina Healthcare will...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program is now open, with a deadline of May 15 for the seventh round of...
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Malinda Shultice, ICAL board member and executive director of Cedar Ridge Village in West Des Moines, penned a guest column recently published in McKnight's Long-Term...
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The Linda Juckette Family Veteran and Rural Scholarship, made possible by the Linda Juckette Family Fund, is for anyone who is a veteran or active-duty...
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AHCA/NCAL is hosting a free live webinar, Careers in Caring - Hiring Tools You Need to Build Your Workforce, on Thursday, May 18, at noon....
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Established in 1967 by the American Health Care Association (AHCA), National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW), sponsored by Essity, celebrates the essential role that skilled...
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The 2023 CMS Quality Conference, Building Resilient Communities: Having an Equitable Foundation for Quality Health Care, is scheduled for May 1-3, 2023. This free and...
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Nominations for the 2023 ACHA/NCAL Awards Program are now open. AHCA/NCAL members are strongly encouraged to nominate those in their community who go above and...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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The American Health Care Association (AHCA) and the University of Colorado (CU) RESTORE Team are pleased to offer High Intensity Physical Rehabilitation in Medically Complex...
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IHCA and ICAL members have access to a wealth of online education through AHCA/NCAL. Online courses feature live and pre-recorded events, toolkits and resources, covering...
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Save time and money with IHCA Professional Consulting from IHCA Provider Solutions. IHCA Provider Solutions is a new service line offered by the Iowa Health...
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On April 18, 2023, U.S. President Joe Biden and the Administration announced what they described as “the most sweeping set of Executive Actions to improve...
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Home Health Provider Update Call recording now available ICHC's Home Health (HH) Provider Update Call took place last Thursday, April 13. The call covered new...
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Based on feedback from our members, IHCA is in the process of migrating to a new on-demand learning platform for its website this week. The...
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The Minimum Data Set (MDS) 101 Workshop will take place next Wednesday, April 26. Attendees will learn details needed to ensure a successful implementation of...
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The American Health Care Association (AHCA) has been highlighting specific F-tags with a regulatory focus area for Federal Monitoring Surveys related to specific F-tags. This...
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This year’s Spring Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Roadshow, presented by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Maximus, will focus...
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AHCA/NCAL recently shared that during the week of April 12, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR)...
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Join AHCA/NCAL June 5-6, 2023, in Washington, D.C. at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill for its Congressional Briefing, sponsored by Medline. Attendees will...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2448 regarding the end of COVID-19 coverage for...
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On April 4, 2023, CMS released the following notice: The Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN), Form CMS-R-131 and form instructions have been approved by...
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Amerigroup recently released an updated provider experience representative map for Iowa providers. The provider contact information provides Amerigroup Iowa, Inc., Iowa Health Link and Health...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program is accepting a sixth round of applications. The grant operates on a reimbursement model...
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Free on-demand mental health webinars Encounter Telehealth and IHCA Foundation are offering one-hour webinars on mental health topics that can be used for free by...
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The 2023 MolinaCares High School Scholarship, made possible by the MolinaCares Charitable Foundation, is for Iowa high school seniors who are in their senior year...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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Upcoming April calls Check out the list below for member-only calls in the month of April. Thursday, April 13 HH Provider Update Call Get the...
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The next CMS Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)/Long-Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum (ODF) is scheduled for tomorrow, April 13, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m....
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For the next two weeks, the American Health Care Association (AHCA) will highlight specific F-tags with a regulatory focus area for Federal Monitoring Surveys related...
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Within the last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Data Tracker has begun showing the effects of the end of COVID-19...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Iowa Medicaid recently released informational letter (IL) 2445 regarding a monoclonal antibodies update: Evusheld On...
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IHCA members can now access the recording of last week's AHCA webinar with President and CEO Mark Parkinson reviewing key details of the fiscal year...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Iowa Medicaid recently released informational letter (IL) 2446 regarding provider messaging and the continuous coverage...
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On April 11, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced that some Medicaid members’ personal information was compromised in a national data...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program application process is underway, with an April 15 deadline for the sixth round of...
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Save time and money with IHCA Professional Consulting from IHCA Provider Solutions. IHCA Provider Solutions is a new service line offered by the Iowa Health...
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The COVID-19 pandemic introduced countless changes and challenges for long-term care facilities. In many cases, staffing became critically low due to employees leaving their roles...
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Nominations for the 2023 ACHA/NCAL Awards Program are now open. AHCA/NCAL members are strongly encouraged to nominate those in their community who go above and...
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The IHCA Foundation's 2023 scholarship programs are now open for application. Scholarship applications are due by May 31. The IHCA Foundation is offering 51 scholarships...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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IHCA and ICAL members have access to a wealth of online education through AHCA/NCAL. Online courses feature live and pre-recorded events, toolkits and resources, covering...
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AHCA/NCAL has partnered with Cleary Energy to provide significant utility savings for members. As an IHCA/ICAL member, these AHCA/NCAL benefits are also available as part...
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Save time and money with IHCA Professional Consulting from IHCA Provider Solutions. IHCA Provider Solutions is a new service line offered by the Iowa Health...
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The IHCA Foundation's 2023 scholarship programs are now open for application. Scholarship applications are due by May 31. The IHCA Foundation is offering 51 scholarships...
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Recent survey outcomes indicate that the Department of Inspections and Appeals has recently taken a harsh approach when determining compliance with skin care and wound...
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March SNF Provider Update Call recording is now available IHCA's March Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Update Call took place on March 31. The call...
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On March 31, 2023, the CMS Center for Clinical Standards and Quality/Quality Safety Oversight (QSO) Group released QSO Memo QSO-23-10-NH, which updates the enhanced enforcement...
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CMS is preparing to move to the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES) for Minimum Data Set (MDS) submissions. In order to ensure access...
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On Monday, CMS released the final version of the updated Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Item Sets (version 1.18.11) and the drafted Resident Assessment Instrument...
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On March 22, 2023, CMS began sending electronic certificates to laboratories that opt-in on their Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) application (Form CMS-116) to receive...
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On March 22, 2023, the CMS Center for Clinical Standards and Quality/Quality Safety Oversight Group issued a long-awaited revised 21-page Guidance and Survey Process for...
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For the next three weeks, the American Health Care Association (AHCA) will highlight specific F-tags with a regulatory focus area for Federal Monitoring Surveys related...
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The next CMS Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)/Long-Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum (ODF) is scheduled for Thursday, April 13, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m....
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The March 2023 skilled nursing facility (SNF) survey trend report is now available on the IHCA website. Click here to view the report. This report...
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Yesterday, CMS issued the proposed rule for the skilled nursing facility (SNF) prospective payment system (PPS) fiscal year (FY) 2024 update. Highlights include: The proposed...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2439 regarding Iowa Medicaid's updated Financial and Statistical Report,...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2442 regarding an Optional State Assessment (OSA) and...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program application process is now open, with an April 15 deadline for the sixth round...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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Utilize IHCA Provider Solutions endorsed product partner, Touché, to assist with your admission process and help secure revenue, regardless of payor source. Touché is a...
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https://animoto.com/play/uDdyWmGvBNHKynLKz6saGQ Please take a moment to view the video above for an update from IHCA President and CEO Brent Willett on IHCA's strategy to improve...
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Upcoming call Check out the details below for the March Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Update member-only call. Friday, March 31 SNF Provider Update Call...
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IHCA Foundation 2023 scholarship programs will open for application this Friday, March 31, and completed applications are due by May 31. IHCA Foundation is an...
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The Medicare Review Seminar, sponsored by BCG Research, will take place next Wednesday, April 5. This seminar will provide a complete overview of Medicare parts...
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For the next four weeks, IHCA will highlight specific F-tags with a regulatory focus area for Federal Monitoring Surveys related to specific F-tags. §483.80 —...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a report, Increasing Threat of Spread of Antimicrobial-Resistant (AR) Fungus in Health Care Facilities, regarding...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2434. In response to the COVID-19 public health...
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Iowa Medicaid and Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2438 regarding details about the Medicaid continuous coverage requirement...
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Iowa Total Care released the following Provider News Alert on March 28, 2023. Iowa Total Care is committed to continuously improving its overall payment integrity...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2441 regarding the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund (RIIF)....
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2436 announcing upcoming competency-based training opportunities for Iowa...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program application process is open. The grant operates on a reimbursement model where eligible providers...
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IHCA creates workforce-focused Instagram account to highlight the benefits of careers in LTC IHCA recently created an Instagram account (@iowahealthcare) to help spread awareness, news,...
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Recent survey outcomes indicate that the Department of Inspections and Appeals has recently taken a harsh approach when determining compliance with skin care and wound...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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Trauma-informed care (TIC) is a regulatory requirement and an approach to care that requires specific staff competency and a system of care delivery that achieves...
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IHCA/ICAL members that are considering implementing a Population Health Management (PHM) model in the future are encouraged to learn the fundamentals now through AHCA/NCAL's PHM Innovation...
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Register today for IHCA's in-person Spring Quarterly Education Conference, sponsored by Medline and Performance Foodservice, on March 28 and 29, at the Hilton Hotel in...
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Kimber Larson is joining the IHCA team on Monday, March 27, as the association’s Director of Quality Solutions. IHCA is expanding its Quality Improvement team...
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Upcoming call Check out the details below for the March Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Update member-only call. Friday, March 31 SNF Provider Update Call...
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The IHCA Foundation 2023 scholarship programs will open for application next Friday, March 31, and completed applications are due by May 31. The IHCA Foundation...
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Beginning this Friday, March 24 at 8:00 p.m., there will be a planned upgrade to the Secure Access Management Service (SAMS) database. This may potentially impact...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently published notice that the state’s mandatory reporting order will end on March 31, 2023. This...
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The American Health Care Association (AHCA) recently launched a new National Infection Program Forum (NIPF). This is a national forum for any infection preventionist (IP)...
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) listed albuterol sulfate inhalation solution, 0.5% in shortage status starting in October 2022. Due to recent news of...
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CMS recently released a short video tutorial to assist providers with coding GG0170C — Lying to Sitting on Side of Bed. This five-minute video is...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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The American Health Care Association (AHCA) and National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) recently announced the launch of Careers in Caring, a new national campaign...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program application process is open. The grant operates on a reimbursement model where eligible providers...
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As of March 13, 2023, the Iowa Total Care Provider Portal claims dashboard and claim details page has a new look. This redesign changes the...
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Recent survey outcomes indicate that the Department of Inspections and Appeals has recently taken a harsh approach when determining compliance with skin care and wound...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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IHCA and ICAL members have access to a wealth of online education through AHCA/NCAL. Online courses feature live and pre-recorded events, toolkits and resources, covering...
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HPSI is an industry leading group purchasing organization (GPO) that focuses on providing the post-acute care industry with aggressive cost savings, a robust supplier portfolio...
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Register today for IHCA's in-person Spring Quarterly Education Conference, sponsored by Medline and Performance Foodservice, on March 28 and 29, at the Hilton Hotel in...
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IHCA's Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Update class will take place next Tuesday, March 21. The MDS changes coming in October 2023 are the most...
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Home Health Provider Update Call recording now available ICHC's Home Health (HH) Provider Update Call took place last Thursday, March 9. The call covered managed...
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Iowa’s Revenue Estimating Conference (REC), the three-member panel from the nonpartisan Legislative Services Agency, met on March 10, 2023, to project state revenues which will...
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The placement of video cameras in resident rooms has been a hot topic in post-acute settings for years. With a growing level of distrust between...
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Often, misconceptions exist about who has authority to direct the disposition of a person’s body at the time of their death. Because power of attorney...
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The COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on the post-acute workforce has been unthinkable. Sadly, long-term care providers in the U.S. have lost more than 210,000 workers. Within...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHSS), formerly Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), is offering some educational sessions for long-term care providers...
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The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) recently shared the following press release regarding how establishing a federal staffing mandate...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2432 regarding the end of the federal public...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program application process is open. The grant operates on a reimbursement model where eligible providers...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) released informational letter (IL) 2423 regarding stand-alone COVID-19 vaccine counseling. CMS requires states...
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Nearly 130 IHCA, ICAL and ICHC members participated in IHCA’s Day on the Hill event, sponsored by Medline, this week to advocate for critical funding...
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Upcoming March calls Check out the list below for member-only calls in the month of March. Thursday, March 9 HH Provider Update Call Get the...
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The virtual ICD-10 Coding Essentials for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) class will take place March 14-16 and focus on accurate International Classification of Diseases, Tenth...
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The March 2023 Interim Quarterly Confidential Feedback Reports for the fiscal year (FY) 2024 Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing (SNF VBP) Program are now available...
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CMS has released the schedule for state Medicaid unwinding start dates and the effective date of the anticipated terminations for procedural reasons. This is generally...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program application process is open. The grant operates on a reimbursement model where eligible providers...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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CMS recently announced that the transition of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment submission and reporting functionality to the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System...
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The Hospital and Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) is conducting its annual Nursing Home Salary and Benefits study and is requesting your participation. Nursing home providers...
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Register today for IHCA's in-person Spring Quarterly Education Conference, sponsored by Medline and Performance Foodservice, on March 28 and 29, at the Hilton Hotel in...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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Work with those who truly understand your business. ECSI is proud to partner with Iowa Long-Term Care (LTC) Risk Management Association, a group self-insured association...
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IHCA has developed new resources for nursing facility (NF) member providers to help clarify upcoming changes to the Quality Assurance Assessment Fee (QAAF) program and...
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Register today for IHCA's in-person Spring Quarterly Education Conference, sponsored by Medline and Performance Foodservice, on March 28 and 29, at the Hilton Hotel in...
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The Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP) is giving away five free registrations to IHCA's Spring Quarterly Education Conference being held at the Des Moines...
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February SNF Provider Update Call recording is now available IHCA's Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Update Call took place yesterday, Feb. 28. The call covered...
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Iowa nursing facilities are currently grappling with a historic labor crisis. CMS is anticipated to issue a minimum staffing rule this spring. An unfunded staffing...
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The February 2023 skilled nursing facility (SNF) survey trend report is now available on the IHCA website. Click here to view the report. This report...
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IHCA received informational letter (IL) 2428 from Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announcing Iowa Medicaid Pharmacy Program changes,...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program application process is open. The grant operates on a reimbursement model where eligible providers...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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As an IHCA/ICAL member, you have access to Insurance Solutions, a member savings program by AHCA/NCAL. Insurance Solutions offers a variety of employee health insurance...
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Utilize ECSI’s group purchasing partner, Touché, to assist with your admission process and help secure revenue, regardless of payor source. Touché is a digital platform...
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Your participation in IHCA's Day on the Hill on March 8, sponsored by Medline, is critical to making an impact during the state legislative session on...
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Upcoming calls Check out the list below for member-only calls remaining in the month of February. Tuesday, Feb. 28 SNF Provider Update Call Get the...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2427 regarding a Quality Assurance Assessment Fee (QAAF)...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program application process is open. To apply online, applicants must enter the application ID number from...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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In partnership with the American Health Care Association (AHCA), IHCA is starting 2023 off with a grassroots campaign to CMS regarding the minimum staffing mandate....
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CMS announced in the QSO-23-05-NH memo it will be completing schizophrenia minimum data set (MDS) audits in nursing homes. IHCA has provided the below summary...
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The National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) has released an updated version of the Excel Data Tracking Worksheet for facilities reporting COVID-19 vaccination data on health...
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There is still time to apply for Future Ready Iowa's Summer Youth Internship Program grant. Employers, non-profits, educational institutions and community organizations can apply for...
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Register today for IHCA's in-person Spring Quarterly Education Conference, sponsored by Medline and Performance Foodservice, on March 28 and 29, at the Hilton Hotel in...
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The Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP) is giving away five free registrations to IHCA's Spring Quarterly Education Conference being held at the Des Moines...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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IHCA is hiring a Nurse Consultant to support the Iowa Health Care Quality Partners (IHCQP) network in designing and executing quality improvement projects with particular...
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The American Health Care Association (AHCA) announced that the 2023 National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW) planning guide and products are now available. NSNCW will...
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IHCA is hiring a Nurse Consultant to support the Iowa Health Care Quality Partners (IHCQP) network in designing and executing quality improvement projects with particular...
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The financial stability of Iowa’s long-term care sector depends on not only driving revenue, but also managing costs – and legal liability is one of...
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Your participation in IHCA's Day on the Hill on March 8, sponsored by Medline, is critical to making an impact during the state legislative session on...
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IHCA’s two-day Life Safety – Fire Safety Virtual Conference, sponsored by Midwest Alarm Services, will take place this upcoming Tuesday and Wednesday on Feb. 21...
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The COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) will come to an end on May 11, 2023. IHCA has created a new guidance document, IHCA Guide to...
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On Feb. 13, CMS posted a proposed rule to increase ownership, managerial and other information required to be disclosed by Medicare and Medicaid funded nursing...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program application process is now open, with a deadline of today, Feb. 15, for the...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released details, resources and more regarding the managed care organization (MCO) onboarding and open enrollment...
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Register today for IHCA's in-person Spring Quarterly Education Conference, sponsored by Medline and Performance Foodservice, on March 28 and 29, at the Hilton Hotel in...
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The Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP) is giving away five free registrations to IHCA's Spring Quarterly Education Conference being held at the Des Moines...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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There is still time to apply for Future Ready Iowa's Summer Youth Internship Program grant. Employers, non-profits, educational institutions and community organizations can apply for...
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[embed]https://animoto.com/play/cRwbtKQVOJoeJRSYWgjjWQ[/embed] Dear IHCA Member, Please take a moment to view the video above for an update on the association’s strategy to improve operating conditions for...
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Mark your calendar for IHCA's in-person Spring Quarterly Education Conference, sponsored by Medline and Performance Foodservice, on March 28 and 29, at the Hilton Hotel...
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Perfecting Your Care Areas Assessment (CAA) and Care Planning Process will take place next Tuesday, Feb. 14. This in-person workshop will provide clarity and offer...
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The Champion Your Wound Care Program education workshop will take place next Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 15 and 16. This comprehensive two-day, in-person workshop will...
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MCO Provider Update Call IHCA's February Managed Care Organization (MCO) calls took place this morning, Feb. 8. These member-only call recordings are now available on...
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Your participation in IHCA's Day on the Hill on March 8, sponsored by Medline, is critical to making an impact during the state legislative session on...
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The most recent release of the publication, Your Top-Line Report, from AHCA’s LTC Trend Tracker includes valuable staffing information specific to each nursing facility. As...
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The latest updates to Your Top-Line Reports are now available in LTC Trend Tracker for all Iowa nursing facilities. Your Top-Line Report is a LTC...
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AHCA/NCAL recently released a memorandum regarding how to prepare for the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) unwinding and returning to Medicaid eligibility redetermination. The Consolidated...
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The Iowa State Treasurer's Office provides a free service known as The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. Each year, funds are turned over to the State...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program application process is now open, with a deadline of Feb. 15 for the fourth...
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There is still time to apply for Future Ready Iowa's Summer Youth Internship Program grant. Employers, non-profits, educational institutions and community organizations can apply for...
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The Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP) is giving away five free registrations to IHCA's Spring Quarterly Education Conference being held at the Des Moines...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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IHCA and ICAL members have access to a wealth of online education through AHCA/NCAL. Online courses feature live and pre-recorded events, toolkits and resources, covering...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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IHCA offers a quarterly newsletter created specifically for medical directors as part of the Iowa Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (IPALTC). To effectively...
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Make sure you are taking advantage of all the benefits your IHCA membership has to offer by reviewing IHCA’s new member benefits guide. This comprehensive...
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Keep Long-Term Care Local, a media campaign created by IHCA, launched today, Feb. 1. The goal of this campaign is to advocate for the need...
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January SNF Provider Update Call recording now available The January Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Update Call, sponsored by Right Dose, A Guardian Pharmacy [link],...
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In partnership with the American Health Care Association (AHCA), IHCA is starting 2023 off with a grassroots campaign to CMS regarding the minimum staffing mandate....
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Your participation in IHCA's Day on the Hill on March 8, sponsored by Medline, is critical to making an impact during the state legislative session on...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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IHCA has received several inquiries from facilities interested in accepting admissions from the six nursing and assisted living facilities previously owned by QHC management that...
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On Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, the Biden Administration announced its plan to end the federal public health emergency (PHE). This administration guidance meets the Administration’s...
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CMS released QSO Memo QSO-23-05-NH, which outlines how audits on erroneous schizophrenia coding will impact Five Star ratings. The memo also outlines how CMS displays...
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The January 2023 skilled nursing facility (SNF) survey trend report is now available on the IHCA website. Click here to view the report. This report...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released two scientific reports evaluating the effectiveness of the bivalent booster in nursing home residents. The first...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2421 regarding Community-Based Services Evaluation (CBSE). DHHS, with...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program application process is now open, with a deadline of Feb. 15 for the fourth...
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The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) and Iowa Workforce Development will discuss work-based learning and high school apprenticeship opportunities during their virtual webinar,...
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The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) is seeking nominations for the 2023 Governor’s Award for Quality Care in Health Care Facilities. The Governor's...
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The Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP) is giving away five free registrations to IHCA's Spring Quarterly Education Conference being held at the Des Moines...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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IHCA is excited to announce a new company that was recently endorsed by Extended Care Services of Iowa (ECSI), IHCA’s group purchasing program. The Iowa...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2415 to announce a stakeholder session covering the...
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All applications and application fees for AHCA/NCAL National Quality Awards must be submitted in the Quality Award portal by tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 at...
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Upcoming call Check out the call details below for the remaining member-only call for skilled nursing facility (SNF) providers in the month of January. Tuesday,...
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Your participation in IHCA's Day on the Hill on March 8, sponsored by Medline, is critical to making an impact during the state legislative session on...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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It is crucial to report current COVID-19 vaccination status to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN). The up-to-date definition applies when reporting data through the...
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The Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Preview Reports have been updated by CMS and are now available. These reports contain provider performance scores for quality...
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CMS released QSO Memo QSO-23-05-NH, which outlines how audits on erroneous Schizophrenia coding will impact Five Star ratings. The memo also outlines how CMS displays...
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The Five Star Preview Reports were made available on Jan. 23, 2023. To access these reports, select the Certification and Survey Provider Enhancing Reporting (CASPER)...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI) invites all IHCA members to participate in a free webinar...
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The eighth edition of Nursing Home Administration organizes the art of administration into need-to-know tasks. Available in both print and digital formats, the eighth edition...
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On Jan. 18, Iowa Total Care released a provider alert regarding oxygen concentrators. Effective Nov. 1, 2022, pre-authorization is not required for procedure code E1390,...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Iowa Medicaid recently released informational letter (IL) 2417 regarding the launch of its new website...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program is accepting a fourth round of applications, due Feb. 15. Eligible expenses include technology...
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The Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP) is giving away five free registrations to IHCA's Spring Quarterly Education Conference being held at the Des Moines...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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[embed]https://animoto.com/play/L15rR5hGG1S0L2Pzd8DSRA[/embed] Dear IHCA Member, Please take a moment to view the video above for an update on the association’s strategy to improve operating conditions for...
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Home Health Provider Update Call recording available A recording of ICHC's Home Health (HH) Provider Update Call from Wednesday, Jan. 11, is now available. The...
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IHCA’s online Activity Professionals Qualification Course begins next Wednesday, Jan. 25, with a one-hour orientation webinar. The course is made up of seven online units...
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The application deadline for AHCA/NCAL National Quality Awards is quickly approaching. All applications and application fees must be submitted in the Quality Award portal by 7:00 p.m....
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Your participation in IHCA's Day on the Hill on March 8, sponsored by Medline, is critical to making an impact during the state legislative session on...
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After the Biden Administration’s announcement about minimum staffing requirements in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), the industry has been abuzz. As the post-acute sector faces its...
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CMS recently announced an updated third edition of the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP) Public Reporting (PR) Tip Sheet. The tip sheet...
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The U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra recently renewed the declaration that a public health emergency (PHE) exists. This is effective Jan....
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued preliminary findings about monitoring the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine’s safety that discusses...
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Molina Healthcare recently released an updated 2023 Provider Manual. The Provider Manual includes information regarding provider responsibilities, member rights and responsibilities, benefits and covered services,...
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The Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program application process is underway. The funds may be used for a variety of costs,...
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During her Condition of the State address, Governor Reynolds announced a new $15 million round of funding targeted at growing registered apprenticeship (RA) programs across...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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Upcoming calls Check out the list below for the remaining member-only calls for skilled nursing facility (SNF), assisted living (AL) and home health providers in...
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The Infection Preventionist 101 workshop, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Inc., Telligen, Trio Pharmacy Services and VGM Education/CE Solutions, will take place next Tuesday,...
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IHCA's 2023 Day on the Hill, sponsored by Medline, will be held on March 8, and your participation is critical to making an impact during...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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In December 2022, the Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) released finalized administrative rules (IAC 481-55) to operationalize the health care employment agency bill (HF2521)...
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With recent updates from CMS related to required qualifications for the director of food and nutrition services, an individual who has two years’ experience of...
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The December 2022 skilled nursing facility (SNF) survey trend report is now available on the IHCA website. Click here to view the report. This report...
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Iowa Medicaid recently released the following information regarding how Medicaid's continuous coverage requirement will be ending this spring. On Dec. 29, 2022, the Consolidated Appropriations...
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Molina Healthcare is convening a listening session on Jan. 17, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. for providers. The purpose of this engagement is to listen, hear...
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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recently released two important updates related to the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Phase 4 and American Rescue Plan...
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Providers who applied by Nov. 15 for the first round of the Iowa Long-term Care (LTC) Workforce and Infection Control Grant Program will be notified...
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The first session of Telligen's Wake-up Wednesday: High-risk Medication Extension for Community Health Care Outcomes (ECHO) Series will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 25. According...
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It is now even easier for IHCA members to get their job openings in front of potential candidates with IHCA’s online job board. IHCA is...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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Specifically designed for registered nurses (RNs) working in long-term care, AHCA/NCAL's Gero Nurse Prep course provides comprehensive online training that leads to board certification in...
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AHCA/NCAL has partnered with Cleary Energy to provide significant utility savings for members. As an IHCA/ICAL member, these AHCA/NCAL benefits are also available as part...
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