OHCA The Oregon Caregiver Spring Summer 2021

SPRING/SUMMER 2021 CONTENTS © 2021 The contents of this publication may not be reproduced or distributed electronically or mechanically, either in whole or in part, without the express written consent of the Oregon Health Care Association. The advertisers assume complete responsibility to use any or all brand names, trademarks, guarantees, and statements which appear in their advertisements. FEATURE 04 LETTER FROM THE CEO 06 THE COVID-19 VACCINE BRINGS A DOSE OF OPTIMISM 12 QUALITY Looking Ahead: Long Term Care in a Post-COVID-19 World 13 PUBLIC POLICY Navigating Political Headwinds and Tailwinds 14 DATA & RESEARCH More Than One Year Into the COVID-19 Pandemic: Where to Go From Here? 15 LEGAL & REGULATORY Staff Vaccinations: Managing the Tricky Issues 18 SPONSORED CONTENT Maximizing Outdoor Spaces Oregon Senior Living Employer Best Practices to Incentivize Staff to Vaccinate Against COVID-19 24 PROFILES Representative Andrea Salinas (D-Lake Oswego) Aubree Schreiner, Aidan Health Services Ron and Eunice Fenchak, The Springs at Greer Gardens 31 OHCA 2021 EVENTS AND EDUCATION UPDATE 32 UPCOMING EVENTS 13 24 28 pg 6 The COVID-19 Vaccine Brings a Dose of Optimism In this article, representatives from long term care communities share stories of hope and excitement from Oregon’s long term care vaccine clinics and the importance of high vaccination rates for staff and residents.