OHCA The Oregon Caregiver Spring Summer 2024

SPRING/SUMMER 2024 © 2024. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced or distributed electronically or mechanically, either in whole or in part, without the express written consent of the Oregon Health Care Association. The advertisers assume complete responsibility to use any or all brand names, trademarks, guarantees, and statements which appear in their advertisements. CONTENTS FEATURE 21 18 24 pg6 Embrace and Adapt: How HCBS is Reshaping Long Term Care In this article, we profile various leaders from facilities across Oregon who are embracing and exemplifying HCBS values, providing insight into how they ensure resident preferences are acknowledged. 04 LETTER FROM THE CEO 06 EMBRACE AND ADAPT: HOW HCBS IS RESHAPING LONG TERM CARE 11 DATA & RESEARCH The Use of Home and Community-Based Services: Where Are We Now? 12 QUALITY Learn More About the National Quality Award Program 14 LEGAL & REGULATORY Supporting Resident Choice with Individually Based Limitations 15 PUBLIC POLICY Resident Experience Drives Policy Priorities 16 SPONSORED CONTENT Embracing Diversity in the Dining Room Journey to Community-Based Care Nursing: Caring for Residents as Whole People 20 PROFILES Corissa Neufeldt (Safety and Regulatory Deputy Director, Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS)) Senator Suzanne Weber (R-District 16) 24 2024 SPRING EXPO 28 UPCOMING EVENTS

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