DAL issued in conjunction with recent DAL regarding Affirming Care for Older LGBTQIA+ Individuals Training.

Effective Dec. 30^th, the definition of “up to date” with COVID-19 vaccination for NHSN weekly reporting purposes has changed.

On Jan. 16^th, CMS issued memorandum QSO-25-12-NH, which is a revision to the earlier QSO-25-07-NH released in November updating Appendix PP of the State Operations Manual. Providers should be aware that the effective date of these new revisions to the Long-Term Care Surveyor Guidance, originally Feb. 24^th, has been extended to March 24^th.

Comments on the proposed rule are due March 15^th.

The Feb. 11^th webinar, hosted by LeadingAge National, will cover key revisions of the 855A, strategies for collecting data, and best practices for reporting requirements.

A free on-demand spotlight in the LeadingAge Learning Hub is available to help members understand the basics of the TEAM Model, the risks and opportunities, and how to begin preparing.

Webinar to be held Jan. 23^rd; Department is also planning field visits to providers.

Submission deadline for both reports is Feb. 28^th.