Author: Mary Barczak

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Nominate Home Operators for Awards for Excellence

This year at the Ohio Adult Care Association Conference we will be having an awards ceremony to lift up members of our community to celebrate their accomplishments. Please nominate home operators for the six different award categories: Lifetime Achievement Award, People’s Choice Award, Innovative Resident Engagement Award, Best New Home Award, Outstanding Home Award, and […]

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Ohio Adult Care Facilities Association 2024 Conference

The Ohio Adult Care Facilities Association 2024 Conference is an exciting event that brings together professionals from the adult care industry (Residential Facilities RF2 and RF3) in Ohio. Join us for 3 days filled with informative sessions, engaging discussions, giveaways and networking opportunities. Date: October 21-23,2024 Time: 09:00:00 AM (Eastern Daylight Time) Location: Embassy Suites […]

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Why an Adult Care Facility (ACF)?

Adult Care Facilities (ACF), or Residential Class 2 or 3 Facilities, offer a family dynamic, structure and routine, supervision, and care coordination. ACFs were developed in response to the closing of state hospitals and institutions since the 1980’s throughout the state of Ohio. ACFs are licensed through the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction […]

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What is the Residential State Supplement (RSS)?

The Residential State Supplement (RSS) program is a supplementation program that provides financial assistance to adults with disabilities who wish to live in the community. Individuals who enroll in RSS have increased needs due to a disability, such as a mental illness diagnosis, that are not severe enough to require long-term care in an institution, […]

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Landlord Mitigation Program FY2024

The Landlord Mitigation Program for SFY2024 that we spoke about during the OACFA Regional meetings is now available. Some key things to keep in mind if you are thinking about applying are: This pilot program is on a first come first serve basis and once the funds are exhausted the program will end To be eligible the […]

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Winter Weather/Extreme Cold Facts Sheet

ODH Winter Weather Fact Sheet PUBLIC HEALTH RESOUCES AND INFORMATION FACT SHEET  Preparing for Winter Weather/Extreme Cold  The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is encouraging awareness of winter weather and extreme cold as fall transitions into the winter holiday season. What is the Winter Weather/Extreme Cold? The definition of extreme cold can vary. After all, […]

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“Every Shot Counts” When It Comes to COVID-19

Dear leaders of Ohio’s Residential Facility Class 2’s, In light of the latest increase in COVID-19 cases and new variants of the virus, as well as the increased risk of flu and RSV in the fall and winter months, the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) and Ohio Department of Health (ODH) are asking for your […]

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ODH Director: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Available To All, Regardless of Insurance Status

COLUMBUS –Ohio Department of Health Director Bruce Vanderhoff, M.D., MBA today said he remains confident that updated COVID-19 vaccinations will continue to be readily available to Ohioans, including to those without insurance. “If you have medical insurance, and that includes Medicare or Medicaid, vaccines should be covered as a preventive health service, which means you […]