Practical Implications of Vaccinating a Home Care Workforce Webinar

When: September 7, 2021 (12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. MT)

With the highly contagious delta variant, rising number of COVID-19 infections, and numerous questions or requests from clients, home care employers are realizing that COVID-19 vaccines are an increasingly important – and sometimes contentious – workplace safety issue. However, implementing vaccination requirements and achieving a vaccinated workforce presents many legal and practical challenges.

In this complimentary webinar, Littler attorneys will discuss these challenges and provide practical suggestions for deciding on a vaccination plan, responding to client questions and demands regarding vaccination status, and achieving a safe and healthy workplace for caregivers and clients.

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Colorado HCBS ARPA Funding Plan Overview

On Monday, August 23, 2021, the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing released a “HCBS ARPA Funding Plan Overview and Update.” A synopsis of the ARPA fund guidelines and of the proposed projects are attached to this email.

In total, there are 72 different projects included in the proposal that was submitted to CMS. Of those, projects pertaining to Home Care Based Services remain prominent.

HHAC will keep our membership updated on CMS approval and the details for projects that are pertinent to the industries we represent. Thank you to our Legislative Committee and to HHAC's Advocacy Team for your advocacy and substantially increasing the benefit of HHAC membership.

If you're not yet a member of the Association, we invite you to contact [email protected] to learn more about the benefits of membership and how you can get involved on one of our committees. 

HCBS ARPA Funding Plan Update.docx

Post-Acute Care Quality Reporting Programs

REGISTRATION OPEN – The FY 2022 Hospice Final Rule: What Hospices Need to Know! Webinar

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will be hosting a webinar on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET. The purpose of this training is to educate providers about the changes in the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) resulting from the Hospice Final Rule. This webinar will cover an overview of the fiscal year (FY) 2022 Hospice Final Rule, detail the changes included in the rule, and describe the public reporting of quality measures (QMs) for hospices.

CLICK HERE to register for The FY 2022 Hospice Final Rule: What Hospices Need to Know! webinar.

If you would like your name placed on a list to receive an email notification when the recorded version of the webinar is available, please CLICK HERE.

If you have questions or need additional information regarding the logistics of this training session, please email the PAC Training mailbox at [email protected].

Member Discount on OSHA Compliance Manual

To provide easy tools to help agencies comply with the new OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard promulgated on June 21, 2021, RBC Limited – a leader in home health and hospice emergency management – has produce a new Workplace Safety for Occupational Exposure to COVID-19 E-Book.  The document includes model policies and multiple forms in the addendum section that will be helpful as guidance for compliance with the OSHA Standard.  The manual can also serve as a template for any other infectious communicable diseases.  All documents may be used as is or may be personalized by using PDF editing software.

RBC Ltd. Is making this essential compliance tool available to members of HHAC at the discounted member price of $200 (20% off the regular price)!  Click on this link for more information and to order your copy today:  https://www.rbclimited.com/product/workplace-safety-for-occupational-exposure-to-covid-19-e-book/.