You're invited ...

Get the tools needed to grow from a few to a few thousand beds at the Business of Long-Term Care Workshop in Alexandria, Va. from April 29-30. Our industry-expert faculty will share benchmarks for operational efficiencies, workflow solutions, and tactical relationship-building tips to expand your LTC footprint. Space is limited, so reserve your seat today. Use code LTCDIV to take $150 off the registration fee.

Want a sneak peek? Check out our latest LTC webinar

Get a 60-minute overview of LTC market opportunities from Paul Shelton, one of the Business of LTC Workshop course presenters. He hits the course highlights — how to get started, differences in community and LTC pharmacy, the regulatory landscape, operations, and the importance of marketing and relationship-building in this space — in this replay.

Got an in-service you're proud of? We want to see it!

The NCPA LTC steering committee is looking to pull together a library of "grab-and-go" presentations LTC Division members download, make their own, and deliver to their LTC facility clients as an in-service. If you've got a topic you or your company has presented on that you'd be willing to share for consideration as part of this library, please upload using the link below by April 18. We greatly appreciate your consideration!

While not exclusive, here are a few topics we've identified that would be of interest: common drugs administered/do not crush list, med-pass pearls, vaccine hesitancy, diabetes care, fall hazards, antibiotic stewardship. We greatly appreciate your consideration!

NCPA highlights changes required to make DIR proposal workable

NCPA submitted comments to CMS on the proposed DIR rule which included several recommendations required to make the rule workable. Among its recommendations, NCPA noted that CMS must close the coverage gap loophole, ensure transparency of pharmacy reimbursements at the point of sale, and address the effects of the rule on pharmacy cash flow. These recommendations were echoed by more than 2,700 pharmacists who submitted comments through NCPA's grassroots portal. Additionally, more than 230 organizations and 30 U.S. senators submitted letters supporting CMS' intent while calling for necessary changes to make the rule workable. While the proposed rule has no direct effect on the LTC community, NCPA will monitor any changes in the final rule for impact on LTC.

OSHA releases permanent COVID-19 standard

In late March, OSHA announced it has reopened rulemaking for a permanent COVID-19 standard for the health care industry. The proposal eliminates the exception which covered retail pharmacies, so it would expand the scope of the standard. OSHA is not requiring mandatory vaccination for employees, however, there are significant recordkeeping activities and requirements which fall under the proposal. OSHA originally withdrew the Healthcare ETS on December 27, 2021 but the agency has been preparing to issue a final standard. Comments are due on April 22, 2022 and there will be a public hearing a few days after the deadline on the 27th. NCPA is working with other impacted stakeholders to advocate on behalf of the membership and the LTC community.

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