The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities will conclude its grant period on Sept. 29^th. With the grant’s expiration, live training sessions and direct technical support will no longer be available, though key materials will remain accessible on the CMS website and, through September 2026, on nursinghomebehavioralhealth.org.

Meetings will be an opportunity to network and discuss current trends and best practices.

New videos aimed at nursing homes include Long-Term Care Infection Control and Long-Term Care Food Safety Requirements.

Join CDC experts and the AMA on Thurs., May 15, 2025 at 11 a.m. ET for a timely discussion on current trends in measles epidemiology, clinical recognition, the importance of vaccination, and how to prepare for and respond to measles, so you can keep yourself, your coworkers, and your communities safe.

The CDC has drafted a preliminary sepsis prevention assessment tool and is seeking feedback from long-term care partners with an interest in contributing to sepsis policies and practices. Interested members can email LeadingAge National's Jodi Eyigor at jeyigor@leadingage.org for more information and to connect with the CDC.

LANY provides a quick reference guide for NH providers to familiarize themselves with CMS RoP updates effective April 28, 2025. 

Scheduled for Wed., April 23^rd from 2-3:30 p.m., the session will help providers secure favorable contracts with MA plans.