Latest News

09/08/2021

Pulse Wage Survey DEADLINE EXTENDED

In response to members’ needs for current information on salaries and wages, LeadingAge Ohio has engaged LeadingAge Ohio partner L.R. Webber to provide a brief (just eight positions) wage survey - with rapid results - for nursing homes and assisted living organizations across the state.

09/08/2021

Job applicants, employees may be eligible for FREE child care

In light of the tremendous challenges members are having filling critical jobs, LeadingAge Ohio is excited to share important information about supporting job applicants who would like to come to work for you but who can’t afford child care.

09/01/2021

Pulse Wage Survey Due September 8

In response to members’ needs for current information on salaries and wages, LeadingAge Ohio has engaged LeadingAge Ohio partner L.R. Webber to provide a brief (just eight positions) wage survey - with rapid results - for nursing homes and assisted living organizations across the state.

08/26/2021

LeadingAge Ohio developing talking points on vaccine mandate

The LeadingAge Ohio Political Action Committee (PAC) Golf Outing is one month away - have you registered your team yet?

08/24/2021

Home Health and Hospice Newsletter: August 24, 2021

You asked... We answered regarding vaccine mandate for nursing facilities

08/23/2021

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 1: LeadingAge Ohio Annual Business Meeting to take place virtually

The LeadingAge Ohio Annual Business Meeting will be held in conjunction with the All-Member Call taking place Wednesday, September 1 at 11:00AM. This call will review the key initiatives of LeadingAge Ohio this past year. LeadingAge Ohio staff, Board and other invited guests will provide an overview of the association’s efforts to shine a light on the commitment of care, service and compassion provided by the membership.

08/23/2021

Retirement at end of 2021

Last month I communicated to the LeadingAge Ohio Board my intent to retire at the end of 2021. I chose this timing because the state’s biennium budget process had just come to an end and a new LeadingAge Ohio strategic plan for the time ahead is nearing completion. A new President/CEO will take the reins at what we hope is an ideal time to move LeadingAge Ohio forward in its strategic initiatives.

08/20/2021

LeadingAge Ohio All Member August 25 Q & A Webinar: Vaccine Mandate Implications

This week’s announcement of the Biden Administration’s intent to mandate vaccination for all staff of nursing homes participating in Medicare and Medicaid was big news and has caused considerable concerns for already challenged staffing situations that most – if not 100% -- of LeadingAge Ohio members are experiencing.

08/18/2021

Today's COVID-19 Report: August 18, 2021

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, August 18, 2021 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and other topics of importance.

08/17/2021

Home Health and Hospice Newsletter: August 17, 2021

You asked... We answered regarding APRN or PA signing the home health plan of care for certifying physician

08/11/2021

Today's COVID-19 Report: August 11, 2021

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, August 11, 2021 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and other topics of importance.

08/11/2021

Reminder: Activity Professionals Zoom Fellowship Meeting Coming Up August 12

Activity professionals within the LeadingAge Ohio membership are coming together to offer emotional support, share ideas, and discuss resources in the midst of current COVID-19 restrictions. This is a reminder of our next meeting coming up this week. Hope to see you then!

08/10/2021

Housing Bulletin: August 10, 2021

Happy Monday! LeadingAge Ohio and LeadingAge Maryland will be hosting a COVID-19 Update for Housing Providers on Wednesday, August 18 at 9:00AM. The call is free, but advanced registration is required.

08/03/2021

LeadingAge Ohio statement on vaccine mandates for healthcare workers

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit older adults and aging services especially hard. For the last 18 months, your teams have worked nonstop to protect residents and staff, and increase vaccination rates. As LeadingAge Ohio stated to the Ohio Capitol Journal in May, “the facts point to the danger of COVID-19 for unvaccinated residents of long-term care facilities. Vaccines brought well-deserved freedom and security back to residents.”

07/28/2021

Upcoming Education Opportunities

Join us August 4-6, 2021 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton for the LeadingAge Ohio Annual Conference and Trade Show! This year’s theme is FORWARD. Register yourself or sign up your group TODAY to take advantage of fifty-five excellent breakout sessions, continuing education credits, inspiring keynote speakers, networking opportunities, and much, much more at the can’t-miss in-person event of the summer for our members and partners!

07/27/2021

LeadingAge Ohio All-Member Call Today at 11:30AM

LeadingAge Ohio will hold its next all-member Q&A call today at 11:30AM. This morning's call will focus on home health, with a detailed overview of the new Home Health Wage Index Rule, as well as a dive into the new licensure requirement for Ohio home care agencies and non-agency providers. Join Anne Shelley, LeadingAge Ohio and other industry experts as they field your questions on what’s next for home health.

07/23/2021

NF Rates Finally Released, Monday's LeadingAge Update Call

Today the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) contacted the associations to report that the print-to-pdf function used for sharing rates with providers is experiencing issues. Rather than wait any longer to get the information to providers they have taken the following steps

07/16/2021

LeadingAge Ohio 2021 Annual Conference and Trade Show

The education and networking event of the summer!

Join us August 4-6, 2021 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton for the LeadingAge Ohio Annual Conference and Trade Show. This year’s theme is FORWARD and registration is now open!

07/08/2021

LeadingAge Ohio 2021 Annual Conference and Trade Show: PAC

Join us August 4-6, 2021 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton for the LeadingAge Ohio Annual Conference and Trade Show. This year’s theme is FORWARD and registration is now open!

07/01/2021

Today's COVID-19 Report: July 8, 2021

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for July 8, 2021 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

06/21/2021

Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, June 23 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

06/15/2021

LeadingAge Ohio 2021 Annual Conference and Trade Show: Registration is open, members signing up faster than ever!

Join us August 4-6, 2021 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton for the LeadingAge Ohio Annual Conference and Trade Show. This year’s theme is FORWARD and registration is now open!

06/03/2021

Today's COVID-19 Report: Thursday, June 3, 2021

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Thursday, June 3 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

05/26/2021

Today's COVID-19 Report: Thursday, May 27, 2021

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Thursday, May 27 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

05/18/2021

Today's COVID-19 Report: Thursday, May 20, 2021

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Thursday, May 20 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

05/05/2021

Today's COVID-19 Report: Thursday, May 6, 2021

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Thursday, May 6 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

04/27/2021

Today's COVID-19 Report: Friday, April 30

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, April 30, 2021 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

04/21/2021

Today's COVID-19 Report: Thursday, April 22

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Thursday, April 22, 2021 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

04/09/2021

Today's COVID-19 Report: Tuesday, April 13

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Tuesday, April 13, 2021 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

04/05/2021

Today's COVID-19 Report: Tuesday, April 6

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Tuesday, April 6, 2021 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

03/31/2021

Today's COVID-19 Report: Thursday, April 1

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Thursday, April 1, 2021 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

03/25/2021

LeadingAge Ohio responds to questions on Director’s orders & revised QSO-20-39-NH

This week, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) updated its Director’s Orders governing visitation and testing in nursing homes and residential care facilities. These Orders have given rise to questions among providers as they work to assimilate the information with the previous updated guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

03/17/2021

Today's COVID-19 Report: Thursday, March 18

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Thursday, March 18, 2021 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

03/11/2021

Today's COVID-19 Report: Thursday, March 11

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Thursday, March 11, 2021 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

03/04/2021

Today's COVID-19 Report: Friday, March 5

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, March 5, 2021 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

02/24/2021

Today's COVID-19 Report: Thursday, February 25

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Thursday, February 25, 2021 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

02/17/2021

Today's COVID-19 Report: Thursday, February 18

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Thursday, February 18, 2021 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

02/11/2021

Directors Detail Increases for PASSPORT, HCBS in House Testimony

On Wednesday, the Ohio House Finance Committee heard testimony from the Directors of Ohio’s health and human services agencies, including Director of Medicaid Maureen Corcoran, Director of Health Stephanie McCloud and Director of Aging Ursel McElroy. Testimony began at 9:30AM and lasted into the evening hours.

02/09/2021

Today's COVID-19 Report: Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Tuesday, February 9, 2021 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

01/29/2021

Today's COVID-19 Report: Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Tuesday, February 2, 2021 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

01/26/2021

Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, January 27, 2021 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

01/19/2021

Today's COVID-19 Report: Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Tuesday, January 19, 2021 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

01/12/2021

Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, January 13, 2021 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

01/05/2021

Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, January 6, 2021 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

12/31/2020

Today's COVID-19 Report: Thursday, December 31, 2020

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Thursday, December 31, 2020 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

12/24/2020

Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, December 28, 2020

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, December 28 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

12/22/2020

Today's COVID-19 Report: Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Tuesday, December 22 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

12/17/2020

Today's COVID-19 Report: Friday, December 18, 2020

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, December 18 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

12/16/2020

Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, December 16 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

12/14/2020

Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, December 14, 2020

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, December 14 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

12/08/2020

Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, December 9 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

12/03/2020

Today's COVID-19 Report: Friday, December 4, 2020

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, December 4 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

11/30/2020

Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, November 30, 2020

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, November 30 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

11/19/2020

Today's COVID-19 Report: Friday, November 20, 2020

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, November 20 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

11/16/2020

Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, November 16, 2020

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, November 16 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

11/10/2020

Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, November 11 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

11/06/2020

Today's COVID-19 Report: Friday, November 6, 2020

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, November 6 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

11/02/2020

Today's COVID-19 Report: Monday, November 2, 2020

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Monday, November 2 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

10/26/2020

Today's COVID-19 Report: Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Tuesday, October 27 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

10/21/2020

Today's COVID-19 Report: Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Wednesday, October 21 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

10/15/2020

Today's COVID-19 Report

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, October 16 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

10/12/2020

Today's COVID-19 Report: Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Tuesday, October 13 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

10/07/2020

Today's COVID-19 Report: Thursday, October 8, 2020

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Thursday, October 8 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. 

10/01/2020

Today's COVID-19 Report: Friday, October 2, 2020

Here are the latest need-to-know updates for Friday, October 2 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. 

09/30/2019

Press Release: LeadingAge Ohio Honors Members Receiving Employer of Choice Designation for Workforce Excellence

LeadingAge Ohio is proud to announce its members who have received an Employer of Choice designation through the 2019-2020 LeadingAge Ohio Employer of Choice program. 23 organizations statewide within LeadingAge Ohio’s over 400 members received a gold, silver, or bronze designation in this third year of the Employer of Choice program.