Fall Winter 2017

CONTENTS Fall/Winter 2017 © 2017. 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. Collaboration Drives Quality In this article, HealthInsights, the Oregon Patient Safety Commission, the Alzheimer’s Association of Oregon, and CareOregon share methods for effective collaborations in long term care. 04 LETTER FROM THE CEO 10 QUALITY Home & Community Based Care  Quality Measures Benefit All 12 PUBLIC POLICY Federal and State Legislatures  Moving in Opposite Directions 15 DATA & RESEARCH AARP Long Term Service Scorecard:  A Look at the Data 17 LEGAL & REGULATORY HB 3359: Regulatory Reform 20 PROFILES Representative Tina Kotek, D-N/NE Portland Amanda Rice, RN, Wellness Director &  Ariana Lopez Morales, PSA, Rackleff Place Addie Wallace , Marquis Piedmont, Vanport 26 ANNUAL CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW 28 UPCOMING EVENTS 20 22 26 pg 6