Advocating for Long-Term Care Residents As we find ourselves halfway through Missouri’s 2024 legislative session, VOYCE has been tirelessly advocating for the well-being and rights of long-term care residents across the state. We invite you to join us on this journey and stay informed about the legislative proposals we’re closely monitoring by viewing our Legislative…
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Imagine losing your home, belongings, friends, and routine over the course of 24 hours. For the 174 residents of Northview Village, this became a reality. December 15th, 2023, began in confusion and turned into chaos. That morning, staff realized their paychecks had not been deposited. As the day crept into the afternoon, the paychecks never…
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March is a special time dedicated to honoring and celebrating the remarkable contributions of women throughout history. Women’s History Month is an opportunity to recognize the strength, resilience, and achievements of women who have paved the way for progress and equity. As we embark on this month-long journey of reflection and celebration, VOYCE is considering…
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Residents’ Rights Month is an event celebrated annually in October to honor all residents living in long-term care communities. The theme of the year 2023 – Amplify Our Voices – emphasizes a community of long-term care residents coming together to make their voices heard. Nursing home residents have rights guaranteed by the 1987 Federal Nursing Home Reform…
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On September 1, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM), which aims to establish minimum staffing standards to address the safety and quality concerns for the 1.4 million residents receiving care in Medicaid and Medicare certified long-term care (LTC) facilities. As written in the summary…
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In May 2023, the Missouri legislature approved the FY24 budget, which included a line item of $2.2 million in enhanced funding for the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. This funding was intended to hire around 25 new ombudsmen across the state, doubling the program’s capacity and bringing the program in line with national standards. Twelve…
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Causes and factors worsening staffing shortages across the continuum of care Healthcare staffing shortages are a significant and undeniable issue affecting patients and workers, especially in long-term care. Fewer women having children and longer life expectancies have created a circumstance in which more of our population is growing older than is having children. It is…
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