The Oregon Caregiver SPRING/SUMMER 2024 www.ohca.com 4 Our focus in this issue of The Oregon Caregiver is to put a spotlight on the tireless work that providers around the state do every day in order to fulfill the requests and preferences of their residents. The implementation of home and community-based services (HCBS) has encouraged and challenged providers to tailor their care plans more closely to the individual needs of their residents. Through interviews with providers and leaders from across the state, we find out the specific ways these caregivers and facilities are embracing their resident’s preferences. Needing care does not negate an individual’s right to preference or disregard their freedom of choice. From meal planning to activity directing to meeting residents’ communication needs, this issue highlights the creative strategies and invaluable work these providers do daily to meet the highly important and ever-changing needs of their residents. In our feature article, we profile caregivers from across the state who have embraced the HCBS rules and regulations. These providers give insight into the positive outcomes, opportunities, and challenges that come with the implementation of HCBS. In our quality article, Nicolette Reilly highlights the AHCA/NCAL Quality Award Program, encouraging providers to evaluate their strengths, opportunities, and areas for improvement through this comprehensive performance assessment. OHCA general counsel Eugenia Liu provides a detailed explanation of Individually Based Limitations (IBLs), an integral facet of HCBS guidelines. Libby Batlan reviews what the government relations team accomplished during the 2024 short session and provides a glimpse into the goals for the 2025 session. Walt Dawson shares valuable data that provides insight into the benefits of HCBS implementation. Two OHCA business partners share how their work enhances the specific needs of Oregonians living in long term care. In our policymaker profile, Senator Suzanne Weber discusses her passions and legislative priorities. Corissa Neufeldt of the Office of Aging and People with Disabilities provides insight into how HCBS impacts care at the state level in our leader profile. Review highlights from the 2024 OHCA Spring Expo in Salem and save the dates of important in-person and online events and trainings coming up this summer. You can read this magazine and all past editions of The Oregon Caregiver on our website, www.ohca.com. Choosing Choice: Embracing Resident Preferences Daily 11740 SW 68th Pkwy, Ste 250, Portland, OR 97223 Phone: (503) 726-5260 www.ohca.com OHCA STAFF Libby Batlan • Senior VP of Government Relations Philip Bentley, JD • President & CEO James A. Carlson • Advisor Mary Dakin • Workforce Development Manager Cheryl Durant • CRM Administrator/Accountant Melodie King, CMP • Director of Education Eugenia Liu • Senior VP & General Counsel Brenda Michael • Assistant Controller Lori Mueller • CFO Nicolette Reilly • Senior VP Quality Services Maggie Walter • Communications Coordinator Rosie Ward • Senior VP of Strategy BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR Steve Fogg, Marquis Companies, Inc. IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Kathy LeVee, Generations, LLC VICE CHAIR Mark Remley, Aidan Health Services, Inc. TREASURER Andy Becker, Sapphire Health Services NON-PROPRIETARY REPRESENTATIVE JoAnn Vance, Providence Child Center MULTI-FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE Ryan Delamarter, Prestige Care, Inc. MULTI-FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE Rick Dillon, Avamere Health Services BUSINESS PARTNER MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE Gabriela Sanchez, Lane Powell, LLC ALF REPRESENTATIVE Mauro Hernandez, PhD, Hearth & Truss; ITA Partners, LLC INDEPENDENT NURSING FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE Kelly Odegaard, Westcare Management BUSINESS PARTNER MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE Marcy Boyd, Moss Adams, LLP AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE Brenda Connelly, The Springs Living IN-HOME/SENIOR HOUSING REPRESENTATIVE Jonathan Mack, Home Instead Senior Care of Central Oregon RCF REPRESENTATIVE Mark Kinkade, Gateway/McKenzie Living ALF/RCF REPRESENTATIVE Lisa Maynard, The Springs Living ALF/RCF REPRESENTATIVE Matt Hilty, Ohana Ventures OC EDITORS Maggie Walter • mwalter@ohca.com Rosie Ward • rward@ohca.com OC PUBLISHER LLM Publications • www.llmpubs.com Advertising Sales • Ronnie Jacko (503) 445-2234 • ronnie@llmpubs.com Design & Layout • Shelby Bigelow Phil Bentley President and CEO Oregon Health Care Association LETTER FROM THE CEO Stay connected with OHCA! Contact Maggie Walter, mwalter@ohca.com, to be added to our email lists. Improving lives by advancing quality care in Oregon since 1950
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