November 1, 2016

Connect with us during the Consumer Voice Conference

This week, hundreds of advocates will gather in Washington, DC for the Consumer Voice Annual Conference. We are excited to meet advocates from across the nation, learn best practices, and hear what's going on throughout the country.

Have to miss this year? Keep up with what's going on at the conference by checking out our Facebook and Twitter pages, which we'll be updating throughout the week.

Attending the conference? Interact with us on social media by using #CVConference2016 and #MyVoiceMatters. Can't wait to see you there!

ACL Publishes Final Rule on Independent Living Programs

The Administration on Community Living's final rule for Independent Living (IL) programs as been published in the Federal Register. This final rule clarifies the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and State Independent Living Councils (SILCs). The final rule was created with comments and feedback from the IL community and is meant to continue the progress of empowering individuals to exercise their independence. Feedback on the rule can be sent to ilfinalrulefeedback@acl.hhs.gov.

Elder Justice Initiative Announces Elder Abuse Case Review Multidisciplinary Team Technical Assistance Center

The Elder Justice Initiative has announced the launch of the elder abuse case review Multidisciplinary Team Technical Assistance Center (MDT TAC). It will provide tools, resources, and individualized consultations to facilitate the expansion of elder abuse case review multidisciplinary teams across the nation. The focus of the center is helping those who wish to create, grow or sustain an elder abuse case review MDT. For more information on the services offered, click here.

Study on CNA Responses to Resident-to-Resident Mistreatment

New free articles are available in the New Lens on Aging. Of particular note is an article from the Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect - "Staff-reported Strategies for Prevention and Management of Resident-to-resident Elder Mistreatment in Long-term Care Facilities." The study interviewed 282 certified nursing assistants (CNAs) in five nursing homes about their responses to resident-to-resident elder mistreatment of residents under their care. CNAs reported their most common responses as phsyically intervening/separating residents, talking calmly to settle residents down, no intervention, and verbally intervening to defuse the situation. CNAs did not often document behaviors or report them to nurses.

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:

Resident Mistreatment - The brochure and large font fact sheet, created by Consumer Voice with the National Center on Elder Abuse, provides information on identifying abuse and mistreatment, seeking help, and knowing your rights.

In this Issue

Connect with us during the Consumer Voice Conference

ACL Publishes Final Rule on Independent Living Programs

Elder Justice Initiative Announces Elder Abuse Case Review Multidisciplinary Team Technical Assistance Center

Study on CNA Responses to Resident-to-Resident Mistreatment

Spotlight on Educational Resources

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November 2-5, 2016: Consumer Voice 40th Annual Conference, Arlington, VA

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Tuesday, October 25:
Consumer Voice Executive Director spoke out in article about dangers of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in nursing home contracts.

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Wednesday, October 26:
Recording & slides are now available from our recent webinar on the revised nursing home regulations

Long-Term Care Resources & News

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