Calendar
Events in January–March 2022
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- NYC Chapter Meeting, NYC Chapter Meeting, NYC Chapter Meeting
NYC Chapter Meeting
NYC Chapter Meeting
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January 10, 2022Presentation:
The New Face of Racism: What is It? How to Combat it - Promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Community Programs
Presenter: Rebecca Green, LMSW
Ms. Green is a licensed master social worker with 15 years of experience working with underserved communities in healthcare
and social service settings.NYC Chapter MeetingNYC Chapter Meeting
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January 10, 2022Presentation:
The New Face of Racism: What is It? How to Combat it - Promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Community Programs
Presenter: Rebecca Green, LMSWNYC Chapter MeetingNYC Chapter Meeting
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January 10, 2022Presentation: Stay Connected – Stay Involved
Presenter: Kemba Tamar, Volunteer Info. Specialist Aging Connect NYC Department for the AgingPublic Policy Update: Peg Graham & Vicki Ellner, Members, Public Policy Committee
Discussion:
- StateWide’s 50th Anniversary (2022)
- StateWide’s Legislative Advocacy Team
- NYS Budget
Health Corner: Leslie Sierra, Counselor, NYS Senior Medicare Patrol
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- Patients' Advocates Webinar Teach in - January
Patients' Advocates Webinar Teach in - January
Patients' Advocates Webinar Teach in - January
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January 18, 2022Topic: Many Hospitals are Putting Liens on Patients’ Homes to Collect Debt: Learn What Can Be Done to Protect Them
Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Time: 10:00 AM—11:00 AM
Speakers: Carrie Tracy, JD; Senior Director, Health Initiatives, Community Service Society of New York
To register for the ZOOM Webinar event virtually click HERE
To connect via phone: 646-558-8656, Webinar ID: 884 5829 7612#
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- StateWide Legislative Action Team
StateWide Legislative Action Team
StateWide Legislative Action Team
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January 20, 2022BE PART OF AN ADVOCAY GROUP THAT WILL EXPAND STATEWIDE’S MISSION AND WORK. DELVE DEEPER INTO SKILLS SUCH AS:
- Organizing in Your Community
- Techniques for Effective Local Advocacy
- Re-seeding our Grassroots Efforts for the Future
FIRST MEETING JAN 20, 3 PM FEATURES SPEAKER MIKE BURGESS
- Mike is a former StateWide Executive Director, and former NYS Office for the Aging Director
- Topic: Protecting & Improving the Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) Program
- All meetings are via ZOOM using a computer or phone. REGISTER HERE
Meetings are every 3rd Thursday of the month – Jan – Jun; 3:00 PM; See Flyer for more details.
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- Virtual Resident Family Action Council Meeting - January 24, 2022
Virtual Resident Family Action Council Meeting - January 24, 2022
Virtual Resident Family Action Council Meeting - January 24, 2022
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January 24, 2022Topic: How monitoring of nursing homes are carried out
- DOH process
- CMS
- How you can relate to survey teams
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- NY StateWide Senior Action Council: State Budget Briefing - January 28, 10 AM
NY StateWide Senior Action Council: State Budget Briefing - January 28, 10 AM
NY StateWide Senior Action Council: State Budget Briefing - January 28, 10 AM
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January 28, 2022DescriptionHighlighting funding through the NYS Office for Aging in the Governor's Proposed Budget. -
- NY StateWide Senior Action Council - State Budget Briefing: February 11, 10 AM
NY StateWide Senior Action Council - State Budget Briefing: February 11, 10 AM
NY StateWide Senior Action Council - State Budget Briefing: February 11, 10 AM
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February 11, 2022Description:Highlighting issues in the remainder of the Governor's Proposed budget that impact older residents, including Medicaid. -
- Patient Advocates Program Teach in
Patient Advocates Program Teach in
Patient Advocates Program Teach in
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February 15, 2022Topic: How to Apply for the Hospital Financial Assistance Program in New York State
Date: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 Time: 10:00 AM—11:00 AM
Speaker: Carrie Tracy, JD; Senior Director, Health Initiatives, Community Service Society of New York
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- StateWide Legislative Action Team
StateWide Legislative Action Team
StateWide Legislative Action Team
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February 17, 2022- Organizing in Your Community
- Techniques for Effective Local Advocacy
- Re-seeding our Grassroots Efforts for the Future
- Meetings are every 3rd Thursday of the month – Jan – Jun; 3:00 PM; See Flyer for more details.
REGISTRATION is now closed for this event.
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- Patient Advocates Program Teach In
Patient Advocates Program Teach In
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- NYC Chapter Meeting - March
NYC Chapter Meeting - March
NYC Chapter Meeting - March
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March 14, 2022Presentation: Stay Connected – Stay Involved
Presenter: Kemba Tamar, Volunteer Info. Specialist Aging Connect NYC Department for the Aging
Public Policy Update: Peg Graham & Vicki Ellner, Members, Public Policy CommitteeDiscussion:
- StateWide’s 50th Anniversary (2022)
- StateWide’s Legislative Advocacy Team
- NYS Budget
Health Corner: Leslie Sierra, Counselor, NYS Senior Medicare Patrol
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- StateWide Legislative Action Team
StateWide Legislative Action Team
StateWide Legislative Action Team
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March 17, 2022- Organizing in Your Community
- Techniques for Effective Local Advocacy
- Re-seeding our Grassroots Efforts for the Future
- Meetings are every 3rd Thursday of the month – Jan – Jun; 3:00 PM; See Flyer for more details.
REGISTRATION is now closed for this event.
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- Virtual Resident Family Action Council Meeting - March 21, 2022
Virtual Resident Family Action Council Meeting - March 21, 2022
Virtual Resident Family Action Council Meeting - March 21, 2022
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March 21, 2022Topic: Admission, Discharge and Transfer
- Meeting time: 10AM – 12PM
- REGISTER
- Family Council Flyer March 2022 meeting
We’re interested in meeting participants that want to share their experience (2-5 minutes)- What was your admission experience like?
- As a family member, have you ever been asked to sign an admission agreement that you will be financially responsible? What did you do?
- Has the nursing home ever threatened to discharge you because the staff thinks you complain too much?
IF YOU DO WANT TO SHARE:
- You do not have to mention the name of the nursing home.
- If you need help preparing, Cynthia Rudder, our consultant, will help.
- Please include your phone number when registering.
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- Patient Advocates Teach in - March 22
Patient Advocates Teach in - March 22
Patient Advocates Teach in - March 22
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March 22, 2022Patient Advocates Program - Going to the Hospital for an Invasive ProcedureWhen you are referred to a hospital for an invasive procedure, you need to know what to do in case there is a problem.This webinar will review:- How to Prepare
- Questions to Ask and How to Raise Complaints
- Steps for Good Care
- Follow up