Key State Leaders to Discuss Policies Affecting Home Care at Connecticut Chapter Conference5/10/2023 Hear key legislative leaders’ perspectives on public policy affecting in-home care, seniors, caregivers and more at the Connecticut Chapter Conference, on Wednesday, June 14.
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Not only are there issues affecting home care organizations in New York, there are also several issues at the national level that could impact home care. These issues and many more will be presented during the first-ever New York Chapter Conference, on Tuesday, June 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at The Century House, in Latham, NY.
Prevent a Silicon Valley Bank Crisis for Your Business - How to Protect Large Deposits over $250K5/9/2023 Insights from HCAOA Partner Polsinelli PC Business owners watched the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and others with horror over the past two months. HCAOA reached out to law firm Polsinelli seeking insight on how members could weather this financial storm and keep their businesses safe. Polsinelli Office Managing Partner Phil Feigen and highly-experienced financial attorney Larry Harris provided the recommendations below.
Individuals and businesses with total cash deposits in excess of $250,000 have several methods for avoiding or limiting risk of loss upon the failure of a depository bank. Over the last few months, there has been a flurry of legislative activity surrounding home care. From newly introduced bills to Executive Orders to proposed rules from CMS, the attention of federal legislators and regulators is slowly shifting to the needs of our rapidly expanding older adult population. Currently, HCAOA’s Policy Committee is carefully reviewing the new bills and proposals below and crafting comments, as appropriate. HCAOA has listed a brief synopsis of the new bills and initiatives that the association is reviewing below to keep members apprised. Special Extension for HCAOA Members: Conference Early Bird Savings Extended to Midnight Tonight8/10/2022
Lockton Affinity, home care insurance specialist and HCAOA member, is now offering a free online safety training course for caregivers. This interactive 45-minute course "Keeping Caregivers Safe at Work" addresses injury statistics, techniques to protect against workplace injuries, tips on what to do if an injury occurs, and more. Home care business owners can take the course themselves and use it with all of their caregivers—all at no cost.
Register now for the HCAOA Florida State Chapter Meeting on Thursday, August 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Hilton Orlando Hotel. Kim Smoak, Deputy Secretary of Health Quality Assurance, AHCA, will be on hand to share regulatory updates and answer questions from providers. And Angelo Spinola, Polsinelli, will provide the latest labor law news and updates for home care agencies.
If you have not yet registered for HCAOA’s Annual Leadership Conference September 17-19 in Orlando – what are you waiting for?! The early bird registration deadline is fast approaching. Register by August 5 to save.
A new Basic Caregiver Training Emergency Rule (WSR 22-15-020) has been refiled in Washington state, effective July 12, 2022. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) filed rules effective July 1, 2022 as WSR 22-12-081 to outline dates by which HCAs must complete basic caregiver training based on hire and rehire dates. These dates may extend through September 30, 2023, or within 120 days after the end of the COVID-19 training waivers established by the governor, whichever is later.
Release of HCAOA’s Magazine 'The Voice' – Get the Latest on the Importance of Data-Driven Success!6/29/2022 Hot off the presses, the Summer 2022 issue of HCAOA's magazine The Voice is now available online. This issue is driven by data, going in-depth about how data is critical in telling an agency’s “story” and offering an outline for agencies to determine what data to collect that applies to the agency, employees, and clients. Featured in this issue:
HCAOA reminds all home care agencies to register their schedulers, care coordinators, case managers (whatever title you give these heroes!) for the “Home Care Schedulers and Care Coordinators: Solutions for Success” webinar on July 14. Agency owners and directors are also encouraged to participate to gain insight into what tools your schedulers need for success and how to make them feel valued.
HCAOA invites all home care agencies to register their schedulers, care coordinators, case managers (whatever title you give these heroes!) for the “Home Care Schedulers and Care Coordinators: Solutions for Success” webinar on July 14. This popular interactive program features a panel of top veteran schedulers from across the country discussing the most common challenges they face every day and offering real-world tips and valuable solutions that schedulers can apply in their agencies now.
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June 21 – Members-Only Webinar Learn about the changes and get a jump start on operationalizing them. Speakers include Adam Guestow, Esq, of Hinshaw and Culbertson, and Mike and Joan O'Brien, Independence 4 Seniors. July 19 – In-Person Chapter Meeting Get updates on the new regulations directly from Rani Harms MSN, RN, NPD-BC, IDPH Program Supervisor for Home Services/Home Nursing, Division of Health Care Facilities and Programs. The HCAOA Illinois Chapter invites all home care agencies to attend an in-person meeting on Tuesday, July 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CT at the Doubletree by Hilton Lisle Naperville Hotel. Lunch will be provided.
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