OHCA The Oregon Caregiver Fall Winter 2020

FALL/WINTER 2020 CONTENTS © 2020 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. Coping with COVID-19 During the Holidays In this article, representatives from three long term care providers share safe and creative ways they are celebrating the holidays during a global pandemic. FEATURE 04 LETTER FROM THE CEO 10 CAREGIVERS’ LOVE FOR RESIDENTS SHINE IN DEVASTATING LOSS FROM THE OREGON WILDFIRES 14 WHAT IS “DEI” AND WHY DOES IT MATTER FOR SENIOR LIVING PROVIDERS AND OHCA? 16 PUBLIC POLICY An Unprecendented Year in Advocacy for Caregivers and Vulnerable Seniors 18 DATA & RESEARCH The 2020 State Scorecard on Long Term Services & Supports: Where Does Oregon Rank? 20 LEGAL & REGULATORY Inside Visitation: Important Measures to Protect Your Community and Your Residents 22 PROFILES Representative Christine Drazan (R-Canby) Mitch Purvis , Sapphire of Gateway Sara Sievers , The Springs at Sherwood 26 2020 OHCA AWARD RECIPIENTS 28 UPCOMING EVENTS 10 22 28 pg 6