LifeSpan Network - Who We Are
LifeSpan Network is the largest senior care provider association in the Mid-Atlantic, representing more than 245 senior care provider organizations in Maryland and the District of Columbia. LifeSpan’s members include not-for-profit and for-profit facilities providing care and services to seniors across the continuum of care, including: independent living, assisted living, nursing facilities, continuing care retirement communities, subsidized senior housing, community-based and hospital-based programs.
What's New
Beacon Institute’s Wellspring Program Awarded State Grant to Improve Nursing Home Quality in Facilities Serving Low Income Populations
Columbia, Maryland, December 21, 2009: The Maryland Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ) has awarded a $150,000 grant to LifeSpan and its education affiliate, The Beacon Institute, to improve clinical outcomes and enhance the quality of life for residents in 20 challenged nursing homes in the state. Beginning in January 2010, the grant will apply nursing home culture change principles to facilities with limited resources. Funds for the grant derive from a fund comprised of civil penalty monies paid by nursing homes and other entities resulting from a variety of Medicare and/or Medicaid infractions. The Office of Health Care Quality is committed to seeking additional funds to support a second year of the project. LifeSpan is also seeking additional funds from major foundations to support full implementation.
New CDC Instructions on Shortage of Seasonal Flu Vaccine
November 2, 2009 – The federal CDC issued information on the shortage of the seasonal flu vaccine. To learn more, click here.
LifeSpan Responds to Washington Post article on CCRCs
LifeSpan President Isabella Firth submitted a letter to the editor in response to the October 31st Washington Post article on the continuing care industry. To read the letter, click here.
Weekly Legislative Update Available
LifeSpan Podcasts
Members can view LifeSpan's podcasts on Advocacy by our own Danna Kauffman.
New LifeSpan E-Newsletter Released!
Stay current with everything LifeSpan with our E-Newsletter. A new issue is released every month!
