OHCA and aQuire Training Solutions Launch First-Ever Online Nursing Assistant Training Program in Oregon
Become a CNA Online Today at www.OregonCNAonline.com (posted 6-19-08)

Nursing Facility Medicaid Reimbursement Rate Change Effective July 1st (PDF) (posted 6-10-08)

ODHS News Release - Oregon cases linked to multi-state Salmonella outbreak (PDF) (posted 6-9-08)

SPD Announces Effort to Realign Medicaid Utilization of Nursing Facilities (PDF) (posted 5/19/08)

DHS Special Assessment Fee - Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (posted 5/19/08)

OHCA Awards First Quality Advocate Certification to Oregon Veterans Home (posted 4/29/08) (PDF)

Date Set for 2008 Quality Summit
November 7, 2008 - Keizer Renaissance Inn - Keizer, OR (posted 4/29/08)

2008 Issue of OHCA’s Directory & Buyers Guide coming out in May
Order an additional copy (posted 4/29/08)

ODVA Notice (posted 4-30-08) (PDF)

Featured Legislator for April - Senator Joanne Verger

New NF Staffing Resources Available
Visit the Nursing Facility section of the Member Resources (posted 3/5/08)

Featured Legislator for March
Senate President Peter Courtney

New NF Staffing Forms Available
(posted 2/15/08) (PDF)

Nursing Facility Staffing Rule Update-Effective March 1, 2008
(posted 2/7/08) (PDF)

OHCA Member Update: New NF Staffing Minimums Scheduled for March 1, 2008
(Member Password Required)
(posted 2/1/08) (PDF)

Featured Legislator for February-Representative Tina Kotek
Visit the Government Relations page to learn more about Rep. Kotek (posted 2/1/08)

Only 3 booths in exhibit hall still available for Spring Expo
Register online today in order to get one of the last few booths (posted 2/1/08)

Featured Legislator for January - Representative Mary Nolan
Visit the Government Relations page to learn more about Rep. Nolan (posted 1/2/08)

Local Health Care Executive Lands Leadership Post
(posted 12/18/07) (PDF)

Training Compliance Resources Now Available
ALF & RCF Staff - click here to register & utilize these new online training resources so that you can be assured that you and your staff will be ready January 1. (posted 12/17/07)

FDA Recall Notice
New Era Canning Company canned green bean product (posted 12/28/07) (PDF)

Oregon Patient Safety Commission survey for nursing facilities
Deadline for submission is January 21st (posted 12/21/07)

Interested in Participating in an OHCA Committee?
Member expertise and input for these committees is essential for guiding OHCA toward association goals and objectives. If you are interested in serving on any of these committees, please complete the interest form and return it to us. (posted 12/14/07) (PDF)

OHCA Launches Quality Advocate Certification
Download the certification materials today (posted 12/14/07) (PDF)

Alzheimer's Association offers training discounts to OHCA members!
(posted 11/26/07)

New ALF/RCF Rule Information & Resources
(posted 11/14/07)

2007-2008 Flu Shot Update
(posted 11/9/07) (PDF)

Registration Open for Gold & Silver Packages
Plan ahead and register today to be involved in OHCA's 2008 Events (posted 11/1/07)

1st Annual Pacific NW Investment Forum - December 6
FREE for OHCA & WHCA Members (posted 10/31/07) (PDF)

Bring Home That Fall Feeling
New product information posted for LTCpg in member resource section (posted 10/31/07)

Spring Expo 2008 Information Now Available
Visit the newly posted Spring Expo section of OHCA's website under Events (posted 10/25/07)

NEW Senior Wellness Initiative Premier Event - November 28
Invitation & details posted on Events page (posted 10/18/07) (PDF)

Final RALF Rules posted
(posted 9-5-07)

LPN Summit II: Building Consensus for LPN Competencies (PDF)
Scheduled for October 15 from 8:30-4:30 at Legacy Meridian Park Hospital, Tualatin, OR. Click here for Registration Form (posted 9-5-07)

2008 Sponsorship Package Registration begins October 1, 2007 (PDF)
See full details & opportunities available in the 2008 Sponsorship Guide (posted 8-30-07)

RCF & ALF New Administrative Rules Training Dates Set
Registration form posted on ALF/RCF Rules Quick Link
(posted 8-15-07)

NEW: Oregon State Fire Marshal Releases Emergency Preparedness Checklist for Licensed Care Facilities
(posted 8-13-07)

National study on emergency preparedness highlights Oregon nursing facilities (posted 7-27-07)

New Nursing Facility Resources posted in Member Resource section
Medicaid costs reports (posted 7-24-07)

Medicaid Rates Effective July 1, 2007 (PDF) (posted 7-3-07)

Oregon Patient Safety Commission to Initiate Adverse Event Reporting Program for Nursing Facilities
New info. posted in Member Resources section (posted 7-2-07)

Many New Resources Posted in Workforce Center
(posted 6-27-07)

OHCA ALF/RCF Final Rule Comments Posted
OHCA submitted written comments to the state on June 1 addressing key areas in the rules. (posted 6-8-07)

NEW LTCpg Resources posted in Member Resource section (posted 6-8-07)

OHCA Art Connection Opportunity (PDF)
Available to current members only (posted 6-8-07)

OHCA Introduces New Calendar & Online Registration Starting June 1st (PDF)
(posted 5-29-07)

Starting June 1st, OHCA Registration Payment Process Transitions (PDF)
Beginning June 1st OHCA will no longer be able to bill for registrations. (posted 5-29-07)

OSHA Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Health Care Employees (PDF)
(posted 5-29-07)

New Resources in Workforce Center > Trends & Resources (posted 5/1/07)

New Scholarship Information Posted in Workforce Center > Find Funding (posted 5/1/07)

Culture Change Resource Section Added
(posted 4/26/07)

Updated Quality First Pledge list posted
(posted 4/25/07)

FINAL Draft ALF/RCF Rules posted
(posted 4/17/07)

New Resource Posted in Member Resources
You'll find this under All Providers > Quality Improvement/Best Practices Pressure Sore Risk (posted 3-30-07)

New Employer Resources Posted in Workforce Center
BOLI’s Technical Assistance for Employers - Wage and Hour FAQ’s Applicable to RCF’s - Wage and Hour Division web site - Fact Sheet #53: The Health Care Industry and Hours Worked

NEW Emergency Preparedness Member Resources Posted
If you do not have the current OHCA member log-in please contact us at 503-726-5260. (posted 2-26-07)

NEW Fair Housing Act Member Resource Posted
Fair Housing Act and the Use of Motorized Carts (posted 2-26-07)

NEW Senior Retirement Housing Member Resources posted
Senior Fall & Injury Prevention; Step-Smart Tips for Seniors (posted 2-26-07)

Member Resource Section Access Codes Change Feb. 1
Call OHCA at 503-726-5260 or check your last member e-publication for the new access codes (posted 1-31-07)

Legislators Convene Inaugural Senior and Disability Caucus (PDF) (posted 1-19-07)

Available Meeting Space? OHCA Needs Your Help! (posted 1-8-07) (PDF)

Minimum Wage Changes in the West
The following western states will have changes to their minimum wage effective January 1, 2007. Employers need to make sure that they have new posters and that their base salaries reflect these changes. Arizona -$6.75; Colorado -$6.85; Montana -$6.15; Nevada -$5.15; Oregon -$7.80; Washington -$7.93 (posted 1-5-07)

New Medicaid Rate Schedule (PDF) (posted 1-4-07)
Effective January 1, 2007 - posted in Member Resource Section for ALF/RCF and NF under Reimbursement/Payment Systems on your specific resource page.

New Resource in Workforce Center (posted 1-4-07)
Job Tool Box - Questions Often Asked by Employers

Nursing Facility Staffing Commission Report (PDF)
(Posted 11-16-06) (Members Only)

OHCA Announces "Champion of the Month" Program
Nominate your staff and co-workers for this monthly recognition program! Nominations due the 20th of every month.
(Posted 11-9-06)

Public health officials promote flu vaccinations (PDF)
(Posted 11-9-06)

Leading Edge Network
(posted 10-23-06)
Participating nursing homes will work toward establishing a sustainable culture of person-centered care that ensures the physical and emotional well-being of residents.

Four New Quality Measures On Nursing Home Compare
The measures pertain to influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations.

OHCA, AARP Oppose Measures 41 & 48
(Posted 10-9-06)

The 2006-2007 Flu Gallery
(Posted 9-18-06)