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Upcoming webinar: Transportation in Indian Country, Wednesday, February 26
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LTSS Technical Assistance Center
Visit the online LTSS TA Center for videos, best practices, toolkits, a resource library, and a step-by-step planning roadmap.
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Bringing LTSS close to home
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Accessing LTSS can be complicated for many people who do not have adequate and timely transportation. Recently, the Colville Tribal Convalescent Center spoke with CMS about the importance of having an LTSS facility close to their tribal citizens. Having a nearby location helps the tribe provide the best care in a setting where citizens are comfortable. Also, a conveniently located program helps resolve transportation concerns and keep patients connected to their families and friends.
Want to learn more about other LTSS programs across Indian Country? Visit the Program Examples page to see what others are doing.
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Transportation and LTSS
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The LTSS Technical Assistance Center provides information on how several other programs are working to keep elders close to their homes and families, including a report that provides examples (PDF, 1.2 MB, 17 p) of home- and community-based assisted living facilities in Indian Country.
Videos with tips from successful programs, as well as experts in a variety of topics, are also available on the LTSS Program Example Video page.
On Wednesday, February 26, CMS will present a webinar on LTSS and transportation in Indian Country. Learn more or register now.
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Preparing for power outages
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From powering equipment to keeping patients warm in the winter, long-term care facilities rely on power for many aspects of care. It is crucial to have a plan in place for keeping patients safe when a natural disaster or other issue causes a loss of power.
A white paper on Healthcare Facilities and Power Outages (PDF, 870 KB, 44 p) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response provides guidance to health care facilities on how to improve their level of preparedness for power outages.
You can also learn more about how several tribal nursing homes approach disaster preparedness in the report Tribal Nursing Home Best Practices: Emergency Preparedness (PDF, 614 KB, 14 p).
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Transportation in Indian Country
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Wednesday, February 26
This presentation will highlight the importance of transportation for tribal elders and people with disabilities. Learn about innovative approaches and resources for improving transportation services in Indian Country. Hear how a program is addressing transportation challenges in remote areas of the Navajo Reservation and other areas of New Mexico.
By the end of the webinar, participants will:
- Understand challenges for meeting the transportation needs of elders and people with disabilities
- Explore creative solutions and promotion strategies to address these issues
- Recognize the importance of formal and informal partnerships to enhance and coordinate transportation services
- Identify sources of information, technical assistance, and support to improve transportation
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Please note your location's call-in time:
9 a.m. Hawaii
10 a.m. Alaska
11 a.m. Pacific
12 p.m. Mountain
1 p.m. Central
2 p.m. Eastern
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Have questions for our presenters? Let us know before the webinar by emailing ltssinfo@kauffmaninc.com.
Register for the LTSS webinar.
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Melissa Gray
Program Manager
National Aging and Disability Transportation Center
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
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Evaluating quality of care when you live far away
Even if you live far away, you can keep tabs on the quality of care being provided to the elders in your life.
The National Institute on Aging recommends:
- checking in with the primary caregiver regularly to stay on top of care and note any changes
- having friends, neighbors, or an elder care provider stop by to see your elder unannounced
- taking notes on any abnormal comments or mood changes during calls with the elder
If you suspect abuse, see if someone you trust can check on the elder for you. Report any suspected abuse to adult protective services. Learn more about how to report through the ACL National Center on Elder Abuse.
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National Tribal Public Health Summit and Pre-Summit
Date: March 17–19, 2020
Location: Omaha, NE
Register for the National Tribal Public Health Summit
Sponsored by the National Indian Health Board (NIHB), the summit will explore:
- health promotion and disease prevention
- public health policy, infrastructure, workforce, and systems
- substance misuse, opioids, and behavioral health
- environmental health and climate change
- traditional public health practice
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Pre-summit session: Brain Health Action Institute for Tribal Nations
Additionally, on March 17, NIHB and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will host a free pre-summit session on reducing the risk for dementia in Native communities.
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2020 Trailblazers in Aging Award nominations
Nomination deadline: March 4, 2020
The National Council on Aging is accepting nominations for its 2020 Trailblazers in Aging Awards. These awards recognize individuals and organizations who have paved new paths on the road to aging well.
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Join the conversation on LinkedIn
Want to learn more about or discuss LTSS in Indian Country? Looking to connect with others working in the same field? Join the Tribal Affairs Group on LinkedIn. If you are a member of the group already, you can access it by clicking the group name under Groups on the left side of your LinkedIn landing page.
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The LTSS Technical Assistance Center provides a roadmap for American Indian and Alaska Native communities who are planning and implementing LTSS programs to care for their elders and people with disabilities.
About the Newsletter
Long-Term Services and Supports Solutions is published monthly by the CMS Division of Tribal Affairs to share information, funding opportunities, and resources with LTSS planners, tribal leaders, and supporters.
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