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2013 Genworth Cost of Care Report: Increased Cost of Adult Day Services
There was a higher-than-normal increase in the costs for adult day services, according to the Genworth 2013 Cost of Care Survey. The median cost for adult day health in the U.S. was $65.00 per day, a 6.56% increase from 2012 and a 1.61% increase over the past 5 years. This is a good indicator of what consumers can expect to pay for long-term services and supports in their area. More
USCIS Releases Revised Form I-9 For Employer Use
Significant changes to the Form I-9 were issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). All employers are required to complete this form for all employees. More
HCBS: Proposed Rule Allows Veterans Affairs Agreements
"Use of Medicare Procedures To Enter Into Provider Agreements for Extended Care Services" is a proposed rule published in the Federal Register by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on Feb. 13 that authorizes the VA to enter into agreements with adult day health care as well as other community-based extended care services and nursing homes. Comments must be received by the VA on or before March 15. More
Person-Centered Care in Practice: It’s Personal
In Person-Centered Care in Practice: Tools for Transformation, Lyn Geboy and Beth Meyer-Arnold tell the culture change story of Luther Manor Adult Day Center (LMADC). In their book, Geboy and Meyer-Arnold not only define culture change and person-centered care, but they provide clear, accessible examples and tools for change in long-term care settings. More