LTSS Newsletter—October 2023

LTSS webinar, October 25 – Protection and Advocacy for Native Americans with Disabilities

CMS seeks public comments on a proposed rule

November 6 is the deadline for submitting public comments to CMS on a proposed rule that would establish minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes.

Comments may be submitted electronically or by mail. CMS’s fact sheet about the proposed rule is available online.

Call for symposium presentations

You have until November 6 to submit presentation proposals for next year’s Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium.

Hosted by the National Council on Aging, the virtual event will be held May 2, 2024.

The symposium will highlight resources and case studies to help attendees better address issues surrounding mental health and substance use disorders in adults ages 50 and older.

Strategies to address workforce challenges at AAAs

Most Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) face similar workforce challenges. However, as noted in recently published research findings (PDF, 320 KB, 4 pp), the strategies used to address those challenges often vary in accordance with an AAA’s structure or size.

For example, stand-alone nonprofits are more likely to provide wage increases or bonuses, compared with AAAs based in city government, county government, a council of governments (COG), or a regional planning development agency (RPDA).

Additionally, stand-alone nonprofits and COG- or RPDA-based AAAs are more likely than city or county government-based AAAs to allow flexible schedules or remote work.

Also, small AAAs are more likely than medium or large AAAs to partner with public health agencies for wellness checks or assessments.

Protection and Advocacy for Native Americans with Disabilities

Have questions for our presenters? Let us know before the webinar by emailing ltssinfo@kauffmaninc.com.

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