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UPCOMING EVENTS & EDUCATION
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Weekly COVID-19 Discussion Calls
Tuesdays • 1 - 2 pm CT • Zoom Meeting
Join us tomorrow and every Tuesday for our weekly COVID-19 Discussion Calls. Tomorrow's call will focus on the Mental Health of Residents and Staff with Hollie Glover, MA, LPC, NCC, Director of Education and Family Support Services, James L West Center for Dementia Care.
Past session recordings, PowerPoints, and additional materials are available here.
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This Week’s Online LeadingAge Coronavirus Policy Updates
Join LeadingAge today, Wednesday, and Thursday at 2:30 pm CT for online policy update. Today, as Congress nears the finish line on the next COVID-19 relief bill, LeadingAge will provide the latest updates on what this means for members. On Wednesday, Dr. George Mensah from the National Institutes of Health will talk about some of the root causes of vaccine hesitancy and how we can get to the “moveable middle” with residents and staff. On Thursday, Dr. David Wong will discuss a new coalition looking to expand the staff and use of monoclonal antibody treatments for providers.
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MEP Building Systems: Mitigating Infectious Disease Transmission
March 10 • 1 - 2 pm CT • Webinar
Join LeadingAge to learn how your building’s Mechanical/HVAC, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems can help create healthier spaces for residents, staff, and guests—and reduce the spread of bacteria and viruses, including COVID-19. We’ll share the latest technologies and review how they can be used to improve construction projects and existing structures.
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Reducing Infections in Long-Term Care Facilities
March 16 • 1 - 2 pm CT • Webinar
The third session of the Standards of Care Webinar Series will review regulatory requirements and best practices for reducing infection rates and managing outbreaks with a focus on standards of care, staff competency focus areas, and critical nursing assessment principles. Through lecture and case study analysis we will identify critical nursing assessment and documentation principles to apply in your daily practical operations to promote resident well-being and minimize potential risks.
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Register for the full series to save >>
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Spring 2021 Networking Event
March 23 • 12 - 2 pm CT • Virtual Event
Join fellow LeadingAge Texas Members at this FREE virtual event for peer-to-peer networking. You'll come away from the event feeling more connected with your LeadingAge Texas community & the membership efforts that strengthen our association!
What to Expect:
• Peer-to-peer networking with the membership at large
• A learn-at-lunch presentation on “Coping with Loss Within the Community”
• A call-to-action & tips for advocating for your organization
• Breakout discussions led by your respective Network Representative to share ideas on boosting employee morale
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Q&A on COVID-19 Vaccines and People with Disabilities
Mar 9 • 10 - 11 am CT
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NF COVID-19 Webinar with HHSC LTCR, DSH
Mar 10 • 2:30 - 4 pm CT
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Webinar: Creating a Culture of Normalcy Within COVID-19 Regulations
Mar 11 • 3:30 - 5 pm & Mar 12 • 10 - 11:30 am CT
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Flu and COVID-19: What You Need to Know Webinar
Mar 18 • 10 am - 12 pm CT
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Shared Learning: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion—A Way Forward
Mar 23 • 12 - 2:30 pm CT
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Be on the lookout for educational opportunities on our event calendar.
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LATEST UPDATES & RESOURCES
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NFs Encouraged to Provide Input About COVID-19 Visitation, Activities, and Dining
HHSC is asking nursing facilities to complete a short survey about:
• Communal dining, group activities and visitation.
• Your best practices for keeping people safe while socializing during COVID-19.
• Using technology to foster communication between residents and families.
• Your best practices for increasing social stimulation.
HHSC will use this feedback to identify implementation concerns and evolving needs and inform future rules and initiatives. The survey closes Monday March 15. You can take the survey here.
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Survey on Trauma-Informed Care
The Center on Aging and Trauma of The Jewish Federations of North America’s Holocaust Survivor Initiative is inviting LeadingAge members to participate in a national survey on Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed (PCTI) Care. The Center is collecting information about the capacity of organizations that work with older adults and family caregivers to provide PCTI. This anonymous survey will take around 15 minutes. Questions? Contact Marsha Greenfield.
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COVID-19 TESTING, PPE, & RE-OPENING SOLUTIONS
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COVID-19 TESTING SOLUTIONS
McKesson – PPE & Rapid Test Cards
McKesson does continue to see additional improvement in the supply of certain high demand PPE items. Also Abbott BinaxNOW test cards will become available for purchase in March.
• McKesson PPE
• CareStart Antigen Test Card
• Value First Flu Pre-Book Form
• Level II Gowns are available for a Bulk Purchase at $1.00 per gown for orders 20,000 and above. ( Non-Bulk orders are available as well).
Please reach out to your McKesson representative to receive updated availability. You may also reach out to Ann Castro, (817) 680-5471 should you have any further questions. Thank you!
Direct Supply – PPE & Re-Opening Solutions
Direct Supply has a robust portfolio of reopening solutions in addition to their PPE offerings:
• Shop Direct Supply March Discounts
• Direct Supply PPE
• Emergency Preparedness List
• Electrostatic Disinfecting Sprayers
• Covid-19 Equipment Solutions
For more information, please reach out to your Direct Supply Capital Consultants for North (Matt Christensen) and South (Mike Hankte) Texas.
Gulf Coast Paper - Now a Texas Division of Imperial Dad
Imperial Dade has been working closely with over 21 LeadingAge Texas Members to provided savings solutions in excess of $700,000. Those savings categories include Housekeeping, Laundry/Warewash and Foodservice Disposables from Imperial Dade throughout 2020. Now that we are known as a Texas Division of Imperial Dade we are further aligned to bring greater savings to even more LeadingAge Texas Members who are looking for additional value.
We also offer multiple solutions to assist in the fight against Covid-19:
• Cleaning Chemicals, PPE, Facility Supplies & Electrostatic Sprayers)
For more information in obtaining a no charge cost study please reach out to Don Dempski.
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For more information on PPE and/or if you are in need of additional PPE items we have not yet provided, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Ann Castro, Director of Business Development, at (817) 680-5471 if you have any questions
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MANY THANKS TO OUR 2021 SPONSORS
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