Digital Publications and Toolkits

The next reporting deadline for the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) is March 31. Providers who received payments exceeding $10,000 in the aggregate between July 2020 and December 2020 must comply with the reporting requirements set forth by the Health Resources & Services Administration. This webinar session, presented by Alex Somodevilla from Argentum’s outside counsel, Foley Hoag LLP, will review the reporting requirements for Period 2, in addition to updates on Phase 4 payments, the redetermination process, and other important updates. Presenter: - Alex Somodevilla, Associate, Foley Hoag LLP

Member Webinar on COVID-19: Staffing Solutions Millions of hardworking Americans are facing furloughs and layoffs. Meanwhile, senior living providers report increased staffing demand, in some cases hiring more dining staff, security, and utility workers—while they also factor in self-quarantines and other limits to their existing workforce. We all know the problem. This members-only webinar will focus on solutions. You will learn how to reach hospitality, retail, restaurant, and other laid-off workers, through the public workforce system and Senior Living FastMatch, Argentum’s online recruiting resource. You’ll also hear from senior living owners and operators that have used unique approaches to recruit and onboard workers during this crisis. Attendees will hear: * A critical update on recent workforce regulatory measures enacted to provide support to America’s workforce * Partnering with other industries during furloughs, slowdowns * Training solutions for non-caregiver staff who are not busy, such as drivers, etc. * Childcare solutions for workers * Staffing solutions for lockdowns and mandatory stays

This webinar will provide a situation report regarding tests currently being distributed to senior living communities from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Led by representatives from HHS and Enlivant’s head of quality, this webinar will answer your questions related to: • HHS test allocation strategy • Practical approaches for test protocol management • Applying for and managing the CLIA Certificate of Waiver process • Potential snags that may be stopping your CLIA-certified communities from receiving test kits

COVID-19 is a human tragedy. The long-term business impact of this tragedy has many economists predicting China’s first decline in GDP since 1976. A panel of experts will review these market implications and how to be better prepared

This webinar will cover how the pandemic has re-shaped the regulatory landscape at the federal and state levels, considerations for keeping up with these changes, and what to expect after the crisis has passed.

Vaccine administration is one of the most important issues the senior living industry will address this year. This webinar will provide insight and information to help senior living leaders prepare and be ready to get this right.

The news surrounding the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) around the world and in the United States is creating justifiable concerns for senior living providers and others in our industry. While much about the spread of the disease is still unknown, indications point to the fact that older people, and those with preexisting medical conditions, appear to be more vulnerable, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This members-only webinar, co-hosted by Argentum and American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA), will feature operations and healthcare experts and an open member dialogue and discussion on the issue.

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.