For long-term care providers and other health care organizations, the current increase in measles activity serves as a reminder to verify staff immunity status, reinforce isolation protocols, educate personnel on recognizing measles symptoms, and maintain close communication with local health departments.

Governor to take steps to reduce SADC fraud, waste, and abuse.

This year's Medicare Annual Open Enrollment presents many beneficiaries with important Medicare Advantage plan changes for 2027. LeadingAge National has developed resources for members and reminds them of responsibilities in supporting enrollment decisions, while ensuring that beneficiary choice is protected.

Because the COVID vaccination coverage measures were removed from the SNF QRP, reporting of personnel COVID vaccination data is no longer required by NHSN, and collection of resident COVID vaccine data through the MDS became voluntary as of Oct. 1^st. Other NHSN reporting requirements remain in effect.

The recall notice, which cites fire hazards and entrapment risks, should be reviewed by all providers with patients/residents who use Medline beds.

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