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Friday, March 13, 2015
ANHA NEWS
Registration Open for Mid-Year Convention
Registration is now open for ANHA’s 2015 Mid-Year Convention. The convention is scheduled
for April 27-30 at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, AL.
From changes at Medicaid to reducing hospitalizations, this convention is full of education
sessions to help you think outside the box and laugh to leave stress. There’s also time to relax on
Alabama’s sugar white sand beaches or reconnect with your colleagues.
Please see the attached brochure and registration forms for more details.
Reserve Your Hotel Room
Now is the time to reserve your room at the Perdido Beach Resort for the 2015 ANHA Mid-Year
Convention. The convention is April 27-30. To ensure availability of rooms, all participants are
encouraged to make overnight reservations by March 27, 2015.
The following rates have been negotiated for Mid-Year Convention Attendees:
 $174.00 per Standard/Double Room
 $229.00 per Gulf Front Single/Double Room
Reservations may be confirmed by contacting the hotel at 800-634-8001 or by booking online at
www.perdidobeachresort.com. Individuals should identify the group name ANHA Mid-Year
Convention or Booking ID# 9357 when making their reservation in order to receive the special
group rate. The booking ID will be needed to confirm a reservation online. All reservations
should be made prior to the cut-off date of Friday, March 27. Reservation requests received after
this date will be subject to availability, and higher rates and minimum stays may apply.
“Thriving in Todays Long Term Care World: Managing Labor Relations,
Legal Pitfalls, Post Payment Audits, and Drug Diversion” Educational
Seminar: April 20
Please mark your calendars for April 20, 2015, as ANHA will present a seminar entitled
“Thriving in Todays Long Term Care World: Managing Labor Relations, Legal Pitfalls, Post
Payment Audits, and Drug Diversion.” This seminar will be held at The Hyatt Regency Page 1 of 6
Wynfrey Hotel in Birmingham. This seminar is sponsored by Burr Forman. Please see the
attached flyer for more details.
National Nursing Home Week Products Now Available
The American Health Care Association has put together a group of fantastic products that
reflects this vibrant theme so that you and your staff can “Bring on the Fiesta!” to your residents.
Visit AHCA’s online store at www.ahcapublications.org to view the colorful and fun product
line for National Nursing Home Week®. Please see the attached flyer for a list of items and
prices.
National Nursing Home Week T-Shirts
Jones Sportswear is offering National Nursing Home Week t-shirts. Please see the attached flyer
from Jones Sportswear for more information.
Call for Nominations: Alabama’s Best Practices
Will you share your Best Practice? You’re invited to share your knowledge, positive ideas,
creativity and communicate with other professionals as we continue to strive to meet the needs of
our long-term care residents. Attached is the 2015 Alabama’s Best Practices “Call for
Nominations.” We encourage each of you to look over the nomination form and submit your
Best Practice. This year’s Best Practices Program is scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2015.
Nominations are due April 17, 2015.
NATIONAL NEWS
CMS Updates MLN Matter ICD-10 Document
The US Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
(CMS) has recently added a new question to its MLN Matters, Medicare Fee-For Service (FFS)
Claims Processing Guidance for Implementing International Classification of Diseases, 10th
Edition (ICD-10) (MM7492).
The new question asks “Will CMS allow for dual processing of ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes (accept
and process both ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes for dates of service on and after October 1, 2015?”
CMS answers this question by stating “No, CMS will not allow for dual processing of ICD-9 and
ICD-10 codes after ICD-10 implementation on October 1, 2015…The scope of systems changes
and testing needed to allow for dual processing would require significant resources and could not
be accomplished by the October 1, 2015 implementation date.”
To obtain a copy of the revised MLN Matter document go to http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-andEducation/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNMattersArticles/Downloads/SE1408.pdf.
FDA Recalls
Hospira Issues A Voluntary Nationwide Recall of One Lot of 0.9% Sodium Chloride
Injection, USP, 250 mL VisIV Container Due to Particulate Matter Hospira, Inc. (NYSE:
HSP), announced recently that it will initiate a voluntary nationwide recall of one lot of 0.9%
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Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 250 mL VisIV flex container (NDC 0409-7983-25, Lot 45110-C6, Expiry 1MAR2016) to the user level due to one confirmed customer report of
particulate in a single unit. The foreign particle was confirmed by Hospira as human hair freefloating within the solution.
For detailed information pertaining to this Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts
message, please click the following link:
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm436807.htm?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email
&utm_source=govdelivery.
FDA MedWatch - Plum A+ and Plum A+3 Infusion Systems by Hospira: Class I Recall Alarm Volume Failure
The Plum A+ and A+3 infusion pumps have an alarm that should sound when a therapy is
interrupted. Some of the alarms may fail to sound in situations that should trigger it. It is
possible for a long delay before a health care professional becomes aware of the need to restore
therapy. For patients receiving critical intravenous medication, there is a risk of injury or death
resulting from this prolonged interruption in therapy. See the Recall Notice at
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ListofRecalls/ucm436770.htm?source=govdelivery
&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery for a listing of products affected by this recall.
Hospira Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of One Lot of Magnesium Sulfate in 5%
Dextrose Injection Due to Incorrect Barcode Labeling
Hospira, Inc., (NYSE: HSP) announced recently a voluntary recall of one lot of Magnesium
Sulfate in 5% Dextrose, Inj., USP, 10 mg/mL (NDC: 0409-6727-23, Lot 42-120-JT, Expiry
1DEC2015) to the user level due to confirmed customer reports of an incorrect barcode on the
primary bag labeling. The barcode on the overwrap is correct; however, there is potential for the
primary container barcode to be mislabeled with the barcode for Heparin Sodium 2000 USP
units/1000 mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Inj. The product is labeled with the correct printed
name on the primary container and overwrap.
For detailed information pertaining to this Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts
message, please click the link
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm437033.htm?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email
&utm_source=govdelivery.
Reminder: Post OSHA Illness & Injury Forms on February 1 - April 30, 2015
February 1 is the deadline for employers to post the Summary of Occupational Safety & Health
Administration (OSHA) Occupational Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses Summary Form
300A, which must remain posted until April 30, 2015. The injuries and illnesses being reported
are for calendar year 2014.
Work-related injuries and illnesses that must be reported are those that occur in a work
environment and results in one of the following conditions: a loss of consciousness, sick days,
medical treatment beyond first aid, restricted work activities, a job transfer, and death. Other
conditions that must be recorded are needle stick injuries or cuts from sharp objects as well as
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sprain and strain injuries to muscles joints and connective tissue according to the OSHA Form
300. For a complete list of injuries and illness that need to be recorded, go to
https://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/RKforms.html. There are forms that can be completed by
printing a blank form or forms can be filled out online.
An employer must keep the OSHA’s log and summary for five years after the reported year. For
example, 2013 must be retained through 2018.
SAVE THE DATE: ANHA EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR
“ICD-10- CM Boot Camp for Long Term Care Providers” Educational
Seminar June 25 and 26
Please mark your calendars for June 25 and 26, 2015, as ANHA will present a seminar entitled
“ICD-10- CM Boot Camp for Long Term Care Providers.” This seminar will be held at The
Embassy Suites Hotel in Montgomery. This seminar is co-sponsored by Gericare Medical
Supply and Senior Care Pharmacy. More information regarding this seminar will be
forthcoming.
OTHER NEWS
Trend Tracker Updates with New Five Star Nursing Facility Data
The Five Star Reports have been updated in LTC Trend Tracker to reflect the most recent CMS
changes. These reports include the Five Star Overall, the predictor reports, Five Star QM Report
and Five Star Staffing Report. The rating predictor feature of the reports allows users to see how
potential operational changes can impact the center’s Five Star QM Rating and Staffing Rating.
LTC Trend Tracker will be offering two free webinars for members to review how to use these
reports. The identical webinars will be presented on March 26 and on April 2.
Register using the following links:
 March 26 at 1PM CT: https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/registrations/new?cid=mfk5qf84io5p
 April 2 at 1PM CT: https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/registrations/new?cid=m4s0auxqatbs
Log in to Trend Tracker today at www.ltctrendtracker.com, or if you need assistance, please
email [email protected].
Upcoming AHCA Webinars on ACA
AHCA has two upcoming Affordable Care Act (ACA) webinars in March that you might find of
interest listed below. You can register for the webinars by clicking on the webinar titles
highlighted in yellow.
What Employers Need to Know Regarding ACA Reporting and Tax Requirements
(http://webinars.ahcancal.org/session.php?id=15482)
March 25, 2015 at 1:00 PM EDT (60 minutes)
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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) contains a number of provisions affecting taxes, fees, and
additional reporting requirements. Most of these provisions apply to all types of entities
including long term and post-acute care providers. As an employer, it has been increasingly
difficult to monitor and comply with all ACA provisions. Rick Krueger of CliftonLarsonAllen
will provide an overview of key provisions affecting employers and explain key action items
required to comply with the law.
Learning Objectives:
 Review and gain an understanding of key changes to tax law affecting employers and
employees.
 Discuss key changes in arrangements to reimburse employees for health insurance.
 Review employer reporting requirements and deadlines.
 Discuss other changes affecting fees and premiums under the ACA.
Speaker: Rick Krueger, CPA, Manager – Health Care, Clifton Larson Allen LLP
Webinar on VA Contracts and the Service Contract Act (SCA)
On March 18, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. CDT (75 minutes), the American Health Care Association will
hold a webinar on VA Contracts and the Service Contract Act (SCA).
Registration Link: http://webinars.ahcancal.org/session.php?id=15604
It is long-standing policy that Medicare (Parts A and B) or Medicaid providers are not
considered to be federal contractors. However, if a provider currently has VA patients, they are
considered to be a federal contractor and subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA). On
Wednesday, March 18, at 1pm CT, get your pressing SCA related questions answered on issues
impacting you as a VA contractor from officials from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Presenters include:
 Jonathan Rees, Counsel for Contract Labor Standards, Office of the Solicitor, U.S. Dept. of
Labor
 William Brooks, Senior Policy Advisor - Service Contract Act, Wage and Hour Division,
Branch of Government Contracts Enforcement, U.S. Department of Labor
 Daniel J. Schoeps, Director, Purchased Long Term Services and Supports, Geriatrics and
Extended Care, VA Central Office
 Patrick O'Keefe, Program Analyst (NRCPDS), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
This webinar follows the January 15, 2015, webinar that AHCA held for its members with the
VA and DOL on the $10.10 wage issue and VA contracts, where several SCA related questions
arose for the Agencies. If you have any questions relating to this March 18 webinar event, please
contact AHCA’s Senior Director of Not for Profit & Constituent Services, Dana Halvorson.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Date
Event
Location
Time
March 13
ANHA Region VI Meeting
ANHA Office
RSVP: Jennifer Agee
Montgomery
205-391-3600, [email protected]
Lunch will be provided
11:30 a.m.
March 20
ANHA Region III Act/SS Meeting Golden Corral
RSVP: Barbara Johnson
Hoover
205-833-0146
Guest Speaker: ANHA’s John Matson
Topic: ANHA Update/Pageant Entry Tips
12:00 p.m.
March 20
ANHA Region V Meeting
Golden Ranch BBQ
Speaker: Liz Hammond
Selma
Topic: Medicaid Eligibility
RSVP: Eldridge Stewart
334-682-4231, [email protected]
12:00 p.m.
March 20
ANHA Region III Meeting
Howard State VA Home
RSVP: Kevin Ball
Pell City
205-788-6330, [email protected]
1:00 p.m.
March 24
ANHA Region I Act/SS Meeting
Oh Bryan’s Family Steak
RSVP: Kim Allred
House, Tuscumbia
W: 256-352-9100, C: 256-962-2261
Guest Speaker: ANHA’s John Matson
Topic: Pageant Entry Tips
11:30 a.m.
March 27
ANHA Region IV Act/SS Meeting Golden Corral
RSVP: Brittney Denny
Oxford
256-362-4197
Guest Speaker Topic: Behaviors & Interventions
12:00 p.m.
Alabama Nursing Home Association
4156 Carmichael RoadMontgomery, AL 36106PH: (334) 271-6214FAX: (334) 244-6509
Links:
Alabama Nursing Home Association http://www.anha.org
AL Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators http://www.alboenha.state.al.us
AL Dept. of Public Health http://www.adph.org
CMS http://cms.gov
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