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Thursday, October 21, 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) ARPA Funds to Support Aging Services and Vaccine Mandates » Monday, October 18, marked the end of the third special session for the Texas Legislature. Governor Abbott included severa...
Friday, August 20, 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Update on CMS Intent to Require Staff Vaccination in Certified Nursing Homes » President Joe Biden officially issued an announcement on Wednesday requiring all Medicare and/or Medicaid-funded nursing h...
Wednesday, August 18, 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Federal Government to Mandate Vaccinations for all Nursing Facility Staff » Dear Members: The Biden Administration just announced that it is going to require all nursing home staff t...
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Monday, May 24, 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) The Latest COVID-19 Updates \| May 24, 2021 » .view-in-browser{display:none}...
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Monday, March 29, 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) The Latest COVID-19 Updates \| March 29, 2021 » .view-in-browser{display:none}...
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Monday, March 15, 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Answers On Nursing Home Visitation » A few of the frequently asked questions we have received in the past 24 hours answered below. Please remember Texas...
Monday, March 8, 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Lawmakers Must Address Nursing Home Workforce Crisis to Ensure Quality Care » Before COVID-19, Texas nursing homes reported the worst staffing shortages in the nation. Texas projected we will be 60,00...
Monday, March 8, 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) The Latest COVID-19 Updates \| March 8, 2021 » .view-in-browser{display:none}...
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Impact of Governor Abbott's Executive Order on Long-Term Care » Yesterday, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order (GA-34) lifting the mask mandate in Texas and increasing capacity of a...
Monday, March 1, 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) The Latest COVID-19 Updates \| March 1, 2021 » NFs Encouraged to Provide Input About COVID-19 Vaccination, Pandemic Playbook, COVID Testing Updates...
Monday, February 22, 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) The Latest COVID-19 Updates \| February 22, 2021 » .view-in-browser{display:none}...
Tuesday, February 9, 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) The Latest COVID-19 Updates \| February 9, 2021 » Summary & Analysis of Biden National Strategy, New Nursing Home Toolkits, Upcoming Events, State & F...
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Monday, January 25, 2021 The Latest COVID-19 Updates \| January 25, 2021 » View the latest updates, education, & resources....
Monday, January 18, 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) The Latest COVID-19 Updates \| January 18, 2021 » This weekly update summarizes state and federal guidelines and regulatory updates related to COVID-1...
Monday, January 18, 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) COVID-19 Financial Pressures Mount for Senior Living » COVID-19 financial pressures are mounting, and many Texas nursing and long-term care communities are staring bankruptcy in...
Monday, January 11, 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) The Latest COVID-19 Updates \| January 11, 2021 » 2021 Policy Priorities, Vaccine Survey, Testing, PPE, & Re-Opening Solutions, + more....
Monday, January 4, 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) The Latest COVID-19 Updates \| January 4, 2021 » .view-in-browser{display:none}...
Thursday, December 3, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Long Term Care COVID-19 Situation Report » Long Term Care COVID-19 Situation Report Updated December 1, 2020 View PDF Version...
Wednesday, November 25, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) LTC Provider Associations Issue Letter on Public Health Safety Measures to Protect Older Adults » Texas Long-Term Care Provider Associations Issue Letter on Public Health Safety Measures to Protect Older Adults...
Thursday, September 17, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Governor Abbott Announces Next Phase of Visitation » Governor Abbott and agency officials held a COVID-19 press conference today including an update on visitation in assisted...
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) CMS Testing Update & Lower Cost Private Lab Option » Members, Please see below for a few items of importance, including a recap of last night's CMS call, informatio...
Friday, August 28, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) More Information on Testing Requirements for Nursing Facilities » Members, QSO-20-38-NH was released on August 26, 2020 providing additional guidance on the interim final r...
Friday, August 7, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Additional Info on HHSCs Visitation Announcement » Members, I wanted to provide you all with additional information that we have received based upon communications with...
Sunday, July 26, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) COVID-19 Situation Report: July 26, 2020 » LeadingAge Texas COVID-19 Situation Report Updated July 26, 2020 Tex...
Tuesday, July 21, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) COVID-19 Situation Report: July 21, 2020 » LeadingAge Texas COVID-19 Situation Report Updated July 21, 2020...
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