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CMS just released an Interim Final Rule With Comment Period (IFC-6) requiring COVID-19 vaccination of staff within all Medicare and Medicaid-certified facilities. Please join John Blum, CMS’s Principal Deputy Administrator, and Dr. Lee Fleisher, Chief Medical Officer and Director of the Center for Clinical Standards and Quality, in a discussion of this important rule.
When: Thursday, November 4, 2021 2:00 pm–3:00 pm ET
Who should attend: Leaders and administrators of Medicare and Medicaid Certified Facilities as well as representatives of those who work in such facilities.
RSVP Here. Please RSVP by Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 12:00 pm ET. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Questions: Please submit questions in advance, with the Subject heading “IFC-6 Stakeholder Call Question” here. On the call, we will answer as many of the questions received by noon as possible. We’ll also post a subsequent FAQ document.
Web links:
To view a list of frequently asked questions, visit here. External FAQs are also posted to CMS Current Emergencies Page under ‘Clinical & Technical Guidance for All Health Care Providers.’
Interim Final Rule with Comment Period in Federal Register: web page and PDF forms.
RCPA will hold its next member update webinar on Friday, November 19 at 9:00 am. Please register here to participate. This update will feature a presentation by Jeffrey J. Worley, Esq. of Gibbel, Kraybill & Hess LLP entitled “Federal Vaccine Mandate — Managing Your Workforce Through the Requirements and the Exemptions.” In addition, RCPA will provide updates in each policy area.
We look forward to your participation.
Invitation to Greenspace Free Webinar on the System-Wide Impact of Measurement-Based Care on BH Organizations
Join Greenspace Mental Health, the Rehabilitation & Community Providers Association (RCPA), and the Community Behavioral Health Association of Maryland (MDCBH) to learn from an esteemed panel of experts as they share their insights regarding the impact of measurement-based care (MBC) on behavioral health organizations and how it helps inform treatment planning, improve client outcomes, and future-proof organizations for Value-Based Care. Space is limited, so be sure to register today for this informative webinar!
PANELISTS:
HOST:
DATE: Monday, November 15, 2021
TIME: 11:00 am EST
DURATION: 1 hour
REGISTER HERE
This is a free, online event hosted through Zoom Webinars. Registration is required.
We are very pleased to bring you this opportunity to hear fellow industry leaders discuss their views on the system-wide impact of MBC. We hope you can join us!
Join Greenspace Mental Health, the Rehabilitation & Community Providers Association (RCPA), and the Community Behavioral Health Association of Maryland (MDCBH) to learn from an esteemed panel of experts as they share their insights regarding the impact of measurement-based care (MBC) on behavioral health organizations and how it helps inform treatment planning, improve client outcomes, and future-proof organizations for Value-Based Care.
PANELISTS:
HOST:
DATE: Monday, November 15, 2021
TIME: 11:00 am EST
DURATION: 1 hour
REGISTER HERE
This is a free, online event hosted through Zoom Webinars. Registration is required.
We are very pleased to bring you this opportunity to hear fellow industry leaders discuss their views on the system-wide impact of MBC. Hope you can make it!
The agenda for the November 3, 2021 Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) Subcommittee has been released. The meeting will be held via webinar and remote streaming. Also included is the conference line and links to participate remotely. The meeting will take place from 10:00 am–1:00 pm. Comments and questions should be sent here.
The PA Workforce Coalition is conducting a workshop next week (on two different days/times) that are repeated for you convenience. Please join us for the presentation from nationally renowned experts in the field and a discussion afterwards. Please see the flyer with the details and registration links.
On behalf of the PA Workforce Coalition, we look forward to seeing you next week and working with you in the future.
Safety During In-Person Visits: Infection Mitigation Strategies for Supports Coordinators and In-Home and Community Support Providers
Thursday, October 28, 2021
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
This webinar is being offered by the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) in conjunction with the Jewish Healthcare Foundation, who will share their expertise in infection mitigation strategies important for SCs and in-home and community support providers to promote safety for yourselves and those you support.
Topics covered will include:
How Infections Occur
Breaking the Chain of Infection
Standard Precautions
Everyday Precautions and Mitigation Strategies for COVID-19
References and Resources