Santa Clara Chapter of CAHF

08/04/2025

CAHF is now accepting award nominations to recognize individuals who go above and beyond in their role every day. However, time is running out – the deadline is Friday, August 15!
This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals dedicated to the long-term care sector. The nomination process is straightforward, and the recognition can make a significant impact.

· The Facility Super Star Award honors dedicated employees of CAHF member facilities with over 10 years of service in long-term care. CAHF's Board of Directors selects the top 20 nominees for the award.

· The Excellence in Programming Award acknowledges exceptional achievements in various areas of long-term care, such as activity programs, community involvement, family engagement, quality assurance, resident councils, special services, and staff development.

· The Del Callaway Award recognizes a long-term care administrator who exemplifies exceptional leadership and mentoring, actively contributing to the improvement of patient care and the enhancement of overall quality. The recipient of this award is chosen through a selection process involving past awardees.

· The Nurse of the Year Award celebrates an outstanding registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse who has made significant contributions to the field of long-term care.

· The Thomas E. Spindle Memorial Award recognizes association members who have shown exceptional commitment and provided exemplary service to CAHF at the facility, Chapter and statewide levels.

Don’t miss this chance to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of your colleagues. The recipients will be honored during the CAHF 2025 Annual Convention & Expo in Palm Springs on November 16-19.

Submit your nominations, and encourage others to do the same, by EOD Friday, August 15. For more information, click on this link and scroll to the bottom of the page where it says, “CAHF Annual Awards.”

Awards One of CAHF’s priorities is to ensure that long-term care providers are recognized for their excellence. Through our annual awards program we honor providers, dedicated staff and volunteers for their achievements and their commitment to long-term care. Awards are presented at CAHF’s Sprin...

06/11/2025

Paul Tunnell Career Climb Scholarship
Application Deadline: July 1, 2025

Time is running out to apply for the Paul Tunnell Career Climb Scholarship, and we don't want you to miss this chance to invest in your future in the long-term care field.

If you have at least one year of experience in the long-term care sector--no matter your current role--you may be eligible to receive up to $2,500 in scholarship funds. This opportunity can suppport your educational and professional goals while helping you continue to provide high-quality care to those who need it most.

Don't wait! Apply today and take the next step in advancing your career and making a difference.

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04/22/2025

REMINDER! MEETING THIS FRIDAY!
WORKFORCE STANDARDS PROGRAM

Please join us for the Santa Clara CAHF Chapter April 25th, 2025 meeting. This meeting will cover the Workforce Standards Program.

Summary:

Providers are now receiving updates to their rates for both calendar years 2024 and 2025. This session will provide an overview of the status of the Workforce Standards Program, detailing the pathways, timelines, and actions to take if your facility’s situation changes. Please bring any questions you may have.

About Jenny:



Jenny Treis is currently the Assistant Director of Reimbursement for the California Association of Health Facilities (CAHF). In this role, Jenny is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of the organization’s policy objectives related to federal and state government-related reimbursement funding for long-term care facilities. Additionally, Jenny collaborates closely with CAHF’s managed care policy specialist in implementing the transition to Medi-Cal managed care plans through the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal initiative. Jenny actively advocates for CAHF and its membership on policy positions with state policy-makers and government agencies. Jenny joined CAHF in November 2023.

Meeting Details:
Date/Time: Friday April 25, 2025 12pm-2:00pm
Location: Maggiano's Little Italy Santana Row
3055 Olin Ave Suite 1000
San Jose 95128

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Guest speaker Jenny Treiss, CAHF Assistant Director of Reimbursement, tells us all we need to know about the Workforce Standards Program.

01/17/2025

CAHF Meeting January 24th at Maggiano's . The Santa Clara County Department of Public Health will be presenting. Santa Clara DPH staff from the pharmacy, emergency preparedness and infectious disease will be presenting. Join us!

Santa Clara County Public Health will cover topics such as IDR Admin, Communicable Diesease, and Emergency Preparedness.

10/03/2024

Please join us for the Santa Clara CAHF Chapter October 2024 meeting. This meeting will cover "A Day in the Life of the CDM" and SB 1383.

Join us for a delicious lunch at Maggiano's Little Italy and better understand the demands, duties, and abilities of our Certified Dietary Managers (CDM) and kitchen staff. This presentation from Suzanne and Wyatt Ousey offers a glimpse into a multifaceted job that demands wearing various hats daily. Its purpose is to deepen your comprehension and empathy towards this pivotal role. It will also cover SB 1383.
About the Speakers:
Registered Dietitian, Suzanne Ousey is the CEO of Nutrition Therapy Essentials. As a Consulting Dietitian with over 38 years of experience in Management and Nutrition Services, her company provides Registered Dietitians and associated healthcare services to facilities and communities throughout California. Suzanne is known for her energy, enthusiasm, and humor that shines through in presentations such as “Are There Monsters in Your Kitchen?” or “Got G’s?”
Certified Dietary Manager, Wyatt Ousey has over 7 years of experience in the food service industry, is a dedicated Certified Dietary Manager with expertise in dietary planning, food service management, and regulatory compliance.
CEs will be provided for this event.

Meeting Details:
Date/Time: Friday October 25, 2024 12pm-2:00pm
Board Meeting at 11am
Location: Maggiano's Little Italy Santana Row
3055 Olin Ave Suite 1000
San Jose 95128

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How well do we understand the demands, duties and abilities of our Certified Dietary Managers (CDM) and Kitchen Staff.

09/20/2024

NEXT CAHF MEETING-ZOOM
Sept. 27th 12 PM

CMS Center for Excellence for Behavioral Health

Please join us on Zoom for our September 27th meeting at 12pm.

Tara Bowsher, CMS COE-NF Behavior Specialist, will guide you through an eye-opening presentation on the Center for Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF). Discover the FREE consulting services available to skilled nursing facilities, designed to help manage residents with behavioral challenges effectively. Practical strategies and resources, including the FREE national call center and expert assistance in psychotropic/medication management will be presented.

In this session, Tara will also tackle one of the most pressing issues in skilled nursing care—managing residents with substance use disorder diagnoses. She'll answer critical questions like:

What do you do when visitors bring in drugs?
How should you handle residents drinking alcohol while out on pass?
Don't miss this chance to explore vital, no-cost support that can transform how your facility approaches behavioral health management!

CEUs are available for this meeting!

Zoom invite Below:

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Sep 27, 2024 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lduurrDguGNTjzXqiDqTPEywdoXE6d-Gp

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Tara Bowsher, CMS COE-NF Behavior Specialist, will guide you through an eye-opening presentation on the Center for Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF). Discover the FREE consulting services available to skilled nursing facilities, designed to help manage residents with be...

05/18/2024

Grant $$$ Available.

Please join us for the Santa Clara CAHF Chapter May 2024 meeting. This meeting will cover Workplace Culture Change with CNAP.

Claire Enright, BSN, RN- BC Gerontology, Executive Director Quality Care Health Foundation, a nurse for over forty years and has been working in the long-term care sector for over twenty-five. Part of CAHF staff for almost eight years specializing in workforce issues, and oversees the Certified Nurse Assistant Program, will speak about creating a positive workplace culture and the advantages of incorporating a sustainable workforce pipeline.
This presentation will provide 1 CE hour.

Meeting Details:
Date/Time: Friday May 31, 2024 12pm-2:00pm
Location: Maggiano's Little Italy Santana Row
3055 Olin Ave Suite 1000
San Jose 95128

Feel free to invite others!
Register at the link below and :

Claire Enright will speak about creating a positive workplace culture and the advantages of incorporating a sustainable workforce pipeline.

04/11/2024

Flag 700 - Side Rails and Entrapment. Know and understand the regulation to ensure that you are providing quality care.

Michelle West, will address the audience on the topic of CDPH F700 tag on Bedrail Compliance and reducing entrapment risk.

04/11/2024

https://www.cahf.org/Awards Nominations due 4/15. This is a great way to recognize individuals involved with long term care!

Distinguished Service - Do you know someone who has worked in long term care for 10 years and been a dedicated CAHF member? Someone who has promoted the ideals of the profession?

Showcase Awards - Have you had events in your building to promote community interactions? Shared the great things we are doing in long term care?

Volunteer of the Year - The Volunteer of the Year awards recognize youth, adult and group volunteers who contribute their time and effort to residents of long-term care facilities.

Lifetime Membership - Life Membership in CAHF is designed to provide lasting recognition to those that have provided outstanding or exemplary service to the association through involvement at the chapter and state level, as well as providing community service.

CAHF and QCHF's yearly awards for exemplary service in Long Term Care.

03/23/2024

CAHF AWARD NOMINATIONS

CAHF is now accepting award nominations for the Summer Conference, including the Showcase Award and Volunteer of the Year Award.

SHOWCASE AWARD
This award is designed to recognize facility, company, chapter or regional efforts promoting the positive image of long-term care in four categories: through media relations, community activities, social media or grassroots events.

Criteria:
· Creativity
· Ease of replication
· Number of CAHF members involved
· How the event generated positive attention
· Examples of social media activities include (but are not limited to) regular Facebook or Web page postings. Using Facebook or a website to support a local cause and uploading a video to YouTube that highlights best practices in long-term care.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
This award is designed to recognize youth, adult and group volunteers who contribute their time and effort to residents of long-term care facilities.

Criteria:
· Volunteers at CAHF member facility
· Must have provided volunteer services or participated in a series of activities with a facility for at least one year
· Each CAHF member facility may nominate one volunteer per category (Youth, Adult, and Group)
· How the event generated positive attention

The information is posted on this webpage and interested parties can make a submission by clicking on the specific award, and then “Submit Nomination” which will direct you to the form.

03/23/2024

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At our CDPH presentation last month, nurse evaluators mentioned F700 in one of their most cited deficiencies. There was a lot of discussion and some confusion. Please join us so we can keep our residents safe, stay in regulatory compliance and provide the quality care our residents deserve.

Michelle West, will address the audience on the topic of CDPH F700 tag on Bedrail Compliance and reducing entrapment risk.