Digital Publications and Toolkits

With new rules and mandates for COVID vaccinations coming out this fall/winter, senior care operators are trying to determine what they need to do to be in compliance as well as what is the best approach for their employees and communities. This session will present information about the new OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) and the CMS rule for mandatory employee COVID vaccination along with discussion about the current OSHA ETS that is slated to expire on December 2021. The panelists include operations, clinical, and legal experts who will address implementation strategies in order to be in compliance.

Assisted living and continuing care retirement communities have been designated by OSHA as high-hazard workplaces based on increased potential for exposure to COVID-19. This was published in a March 12, 2021 OSHA directive announcing a new enforcement program calling for targeted inspections, outreach to employers, and compliance assistance. This webinar will provide attendees with: - An orientation to OSHA compliance - Insight into OSHA regulations - Tips for pre-planning to help your communities be prepared for OSHA inspections. - OSHA inspection process and measures that can be taken following inspection to mitigate damages.

On September 10, HHS announced the release of $25.5 billion in provider relief, including $17 billion specifically for Phase 4 from the Provider Relief Fund (PRF). On Wednesday, September 29 at 3:00 pm ET, Argentum will be hosting a webinar to review the requirements of this latest round of relief. Presented by Tom Barker and Alexander Somodevilla from Argentum’s outside counsel, Foley Hoag LLP, this session will review the Phase 4 general distributions, relief for providers serving rural areas, the methodology and reconsideration process for Phase 3 payments, changes to the reporting requirements, and the recently updated frequently asked questions. The application to apply for relief will open on September 29 and will remain open for 4 weeks. Argentum strongly encourages all providers to have their application ready to be submitted as soon as the portal opens. Funds are expected to be disbursed in mid-December, with payment amounts determined after application data has been analyzed.

The Argentum public policy team has created this tool kit for you and your team to use as a guide as you engage in efforts across the government spectrum. This tool kit will explore the importance of grassroots advocacy and provide you with the tools needed to effectively communicate with your lawmakers. Together, we can make a difference on Capitol Hill and in statehouses across the country.

Publication Date: June 2014 Compliance and legal experts offer insights on the current state and history of HIPAA, and discuss who needs to comply in assisted living.

Publication Date: June 2014 An in-depth look at new data on senior living communities and how senior living staff can help curb financial abuse among older Americans.

Our panel of senior living experts will focus on investment and capital as they talk about effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, changes that occurred during these past few years of disruption, what changes may be here to stay, and where things are headed in the next few years. Attendees will learn about: • What’s to come in senior living investment and development • Changes in cash flow and capitalization rates • Government support for the senior living industry Speakers: • Michelle Kelly, Senior Vice President, Investments, NHI • Ray Oborn, EVP, Asset Management, American Healthcare REIT • Chris Wettig, CFO, Legend Senior Living • Moderator: RJ Smith, Content Director & Editor, Argentum

When seniors are looking for their new home one size doesn’t necessarily fit all. Learn how you can use a multichannel marketing approach to attract seniors at different stages of their journey and set yourself apart from the competition. Our speakers will also talk about how sustainable quality care processes can help increase occupancy, expand your referral base, and provide additional growth opportunities. Speakers: Jen Lovely, Executive Vice President, Conversion Logix Erik Erwin, Regional Director of Sales and Marketing, Westmont Living, Inc. Monnette Geronimo, Associate Director, Assisted Living Community and Nursing Care Center Accreditation, The Joint Commission

As you know, hiring in the senior living industry is highly competitive. Join us and learn about new strategies, new technologies and new tactics that you can leverage to reach new candidates and quickly fill open roles and scheduling gaps. You’ll also learn what motivates our caregivers and how we, as leaders, can use this information to drive better recruitment and retention efforts.

Argentum and WTW partnered to share crucial information on Active Shooter and Emerging Risk of Workplace violence. Senior Living communities are targets for angry employees or family members. Many workplace violent events can be avoided by providing education and training to associates, residents and family members on situational awareness and survival techniques necessary during an active shooter or workplace violence event. Speakers: - Rhonda DeMeno- Director of Clinical Risk, WTW - Joan Porcaro – Associate Director of Client Relationships Management, WTW - Nicholas A. Smith- Security Risk Consulting Practice Leader, WTW Attendees will learn about: • Prevention strategies and response plans for active shooter and active assailant. • Identifying organizational risk factors for workplace violence through a hazard vulnerability assessment. • Resources and the usefulness of a workplace violence toolkit. • Components of an active shooter and a workplace violence plan. • The impact of PTSD to employees and recover plan consideration for senior living. NOTE: Upon purchase you will receive an email with a link to access the webinar. You will be asked to enter your name and email address to proceed.