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June 7,2016
Now Accepting Nominations for 2016 Leadership Awards
Are you looking for a way to recognize a long-term care consumer, long-term care ombudsman, family caregiver, citizen advocate, or another individual for their advocacy on behalf of long-term care consumers? We encourage you to nominate individuals that are dedicated to quality long-term care, raising the voice of consumers, and have made significant contributions to improving the lives of long-term care consumers.
Joan Rixom, ombudsman volunteer, Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (left) received the Howard Hinds Memorial Award at the 2015 Annual Conference; presented by Consumer Voice Governing Board Member Hanna Fink (right)
Based on your nominations, Consumer Voice will recognize people who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to improving the lives of long-term care consumers.
Visit our website for additional information about the awards and nomination process.
There are 3 easy steps to submit a nomination!
- Review the award categories and criteria.
- Complete the nomination form via SurveyMonkey.
- Submit a letter of recommendation.
Individuals and organizations may nominate people for an award.
Awards will be presented at our 40th Annual Conference, November 2-5, 2016, in Arlington, Virginia. Contact us if you have any questions.
Nominations are due by Friday, July 8.
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CMS Releases Nursing Home Enforcement Information from 2006-2014
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a report on nursing home enforcement from 2006-2014. Data on nursing home enforcement actions between 2006-2014 will be posted here. CMS is posting this information publicly as a part of its "ongoing efforts to ensure transparency, consistency of application of enforcement remedies, and data management to track enforcement actions across the nation." For more information, read the CMS memo.
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Consumer Advocate Featured in Eldercare Workforce Alliance's Stories from the Field
Consumer advocate Robin Guy was recently featured in Eldercare Workforce Alliance (EWA)'s Faces of EWA Stories from the Field. Robin is a resident of a nursing home in Baltimore, MD and advocates for herself and others within her facility. In "Stories from the Field," Robin emphasizes the need for individualized care and for well-trained staff. Read her interview here.
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Get the My Vote Matters Activity Toolkit
Creative writing and artistic expression are meaningful and compelling ways to communicate the importance of residents’ rights and how these rights can be carried out in all long-term care settings. As a part of this year's Resident's Voice Challenge, residents are invited to participate in the "Resident President" activity. During this activity, residents are asked to imagine they are running for president with a platform of residents' rights. Residents create a campaign poster, sharing what they stand for. Get all that you need to participate in the Resident President activity with a Resident's Voice Activity Toolkit.
Have questions about this year's Resident's Voice, the toolkit or the Resident President activity, contact info@theconsumervoice.org.
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Justice in Aging Releases Issue Brief on Improvements to Social Security's Representative Payee Program
Justice in Aging has released the final paper in its series on Social Security's Representative Payee Program. The issue brief "How SSA Can Improve the Representative Payee Program to Protect Vulnerable Seniors" offers a brief explanation of the program, and outlines the major issues facing the program with recommendations for fixing those issues. The brief then talks about the more specific reforms needed and offers specific recommendations for advocates to use when pushing for reforms. Access the full toolkit of resources on the Representative Payee Program here. Justice in Aging will also be hosting a webinar on the topic in late July, information forthcoming.
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Updated Toolkit from Association of University Centers on Disabilities
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities has updated its advocacy toolkit.
For more information, visit their Advocacy page.
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National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes Releases Data on Antipsychotic Use
The National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes has released updated data. Their information shows a decrease of 28.8 percent of long-stay nursing home residents receiving an antipsychotic medication, to a national prevalence of 17.0 percent in 2015, Quarter 4. Read the CMS memo about the report here.
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Disability and Aging Collaborative Webinar on Medicaid Managed Care Rule
The Disability and Aging Collaborative is hosting a webinar entitled "Medicaid Managed Care Rule: Implications for Managed Long-Term Services and Supports" on Wednesday, June 22nd at 2:00pm ET. This webinar will provide an overview of CMS' newly released regulations guiding Medicaid Managed Care. It will provide an analysis of relevant provisions, including enrollment, network adequacy, stakeholder engagement, beneficiary support system, and quality. The webinar will provide resources to state aging and disability advocates working on MLTSS issues. Register here.
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Remembering Lou O'Reilly
Consumer Voice is saddened by the passing of Lou O'Reilly. Lou was the founder of Texas Advocates for Nursing Home Residents, a non-profit organization that has made an impact in Texas nursing home care, social welfare and environmental conditions of nursing home residents. She was on several state legislature committees and lobbied for many bills protecting the rights of nursing home residents. Lou was a long-time member of Consumer Voice and a former Board member. Read more here.
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Provider Resources Available from CMS Resources for Integrated Care
CMS Resources for Integrated Care have new provider resources available:
2016 Webinar Series: Caring for Individuals with Alzheimer's Diseases and Related Dementias
Geriatric Services Capacity Assessment Tool - The Geriatric Services Capacity Assessment was developed to help health plans and health systems, including community providers, hospitals, and other health care delivery organizations, evaluate their current ability to meet the needs of geriatric adults and to identify strategic opportunities for improvement.
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Webinar on Financial Frauds and Scams Against Elders
National Consumer Law Center and the Administration on Community Living National Legal Resource Center are holding a webinar on Wednesday, June 15th at 2:00pm ET entitled "Financial Frauds and Scams Against Elders: Government Responses and Resources." This webinar will examine the fraud and scams aimed at elders, the traits that make elders vulnerable, and state and local government responses. This webinar will also discuss the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) recent Advisory and Recommendations to financial institutions on preventing and responding to financial exploitation, as well as other CFPB resources available to attorneys, advocates and service providers. Register here.
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Spotlight on Educational Resources
The Consumer Voice and the National Ombudsman Resource Center (NORC) have a multitude of resources available online covering a wide range of long-term care topics. Visit the Consumer Voice website and the NORC website to explore all the available resources. Take a look at this week's highlighted resource:
Effective Training, Oversight, and Communication: Key Practices to Support Volunteer LTCO and Minimize Risk - This webinar will share how oversight of volunteer activities (e.g., facility visits, complaint investigation, consultation, reporting), continuing education training opportunities, and performance evaluation can reduce risk and improve program consistency, effectiveness, and advocacy.
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In this Issue
Now Accepting Nominations for 2016 Leadership Awards
CMS Releases Nursing Home Enforcement Information from 2006-2014
Consumer Advocate Featured in Eldercare Workforce Alliance's Stories from the Field
Get the My Vote Matters Activity Toolkit
Justice in Aging Releases Issue Brief on Improvements to Social Security's Representative Payee Program
Updated Toolkit from Association of University Centers on Disabilities
National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes Releases Data on Antipsychotic Use
Disability and Aging Collaborative Webinar on Medicaid Managed Care Rule
Remembering Lou O'Reilly
Provider Resources Available from CMS Resources for Integrated Care
Webinar on Financial Fraud and Scams Against Elders
Spotlight on Educational Resources
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Calendar of Events
Friday, June 10: Changing Landscape of Long-Term Care, VOYCE Conference
Tuesday, June 14: Presentation and Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease, 12:00pm ET, Provider webinar series from CMS Resources for Integrated Care
Wednesday, June 15: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Wednesday, June 15: Financial Frauds and Scams Against Elders: Government Responses and Resources, 2:00pm ET, Webinar from National Consumer Law Center and the Administration on Community Living National Legal Resource Center
Wednesday, June 22: Medicaid Managed Care Rule: Implications for Managed Long-Term Services and Supports, 2:00pm ET, Webinar from the Disability and Aging Collaborative
Thursday, June 30: After the Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease: Preparing the Patient and Caregivers, 12:00pm ET, Provider webinar series from CMS Resources for Integrated Care
Sunday, July 31: Last day to register for Consumer Voice Annual Conference at early discounted rate
October: My Vote Matters, Residents' Rights Month 2016
November 2-5, 2016: Consumer Voice 40th Annual Conference, Arlington, VA
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