Advocacy in Action is a monthly call hosted by the LeadingAge Ohio Policy and Advocacy team, offering timely updates on state legislation, current advocacy priorities, and the work underway on behalf of members.

April 8, 2026 In this Special All Member Webinar, LeadingAge Ohio will announce our first Preferred Service Provider (PSP) Instrumentl. Join the member program and receive 20% off Instrumentl's Grant Management Platform, plus exclusive member benefits and ongoing support.

Participants will learn practical strategies to strengthen care planning processes, ensure care plans reflect current resident needs, and demonstrate effective implementation during survey and audit review.

This session will outline CMS expectations for conducting active, ongoing surveillance; review common gaps that lead to citations; and discuss practical tools infection preventionists can use to track, analyze, and respond to infection risks.

January 21, 2026 - Groundwork Ohio will be joining LeadingAge Ohio for the year's first All Member Call on January 21st at 10:00AM to explore Ohio's Child Care Cred program, a brand‑new initiative designed to lower child‑care costs for working Ohio families. Under the program, participating families, their employers, and the state all share responsibility for child‑care expenses: employees pay 40%, employers contribute 40%, and the state covers the remaining 20%.

This session will break down CMS’s definition and criteria for Immediate Jeopardy, highlight common IJ trends seen in Ohio and nationally, and walk through how surveyors identify and substantiate IJ situations during the survey process.

Get the latest on legislative activity affecting nursing facility reimbursements, an update on discussions with the Ombudsman’s office regarding electronic monitoring in Assisted Living, and a breakdown of the property tax bills on their way to the governor to be signed.

This session will explore CMS expectations for continence care, restorative nursing programs, and documentation to support interventions. Participants will learn strategies to ensure residents receive appropriate bowel and bladder management that enhances quality of life, reduces infection risks, and meets regulatory requirements.

Join the LeadingAge Ohio policy team as they give a rundown of pending and new legislation impacting our providers under consideration by the state legislature, and action being taken on the measures before the General Assembly breaks for the holidays.

This special webinar for LeadingAge Ohio members will give you the clarity and direction your team needs to seamlessly transition and stay aligned with CMS priorities.