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              T H E O K L A H O M A H E A L T H C A R E A U T H O R I T Y
Opportunities for
Living Life (OLL) Newsletter
Volume 4, Issue 5 Fall 2011
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OLL Mission
Statement
To enhance
quality of life
for target
citizenry by
delivering
effective
programs and
facilitating a
partnership
with the
community.
What is OLL?
Opportunities for Living Life (OLL) is charged with developing, operating and
administering new program initiatives for SoonerCare. Additionally, OLL is
charged with developing collaboration among state and private agencies, com-munity
organizations, and stakeholders in creating a system of health care,
long-term care support and home and community-based services support that
meets the needs of every senior and/or disabled Oklahoma citizen.
Oklahoma Facts—Did You Know?
1. The first capital of Oklahoma was in Guthrie, but was moved later to
Oklahoma City following a vote of the people.
2. Bob Dunn, a musician from Beggs, invented the first electric guitar in
1935.
3. Spiro Mounds, Oklahoma's only archaeological park, is a 140-acre site
encompassing 12 southern mounds that contain evidence of an Indian culture
that occupied the site from 850 A.D. to 1450 A.D. The Mounds are considered
one of the four most important pre-historic Indian sites east of the Rocky
Mountains.
4. WKY Radio was the first radio station transmitting from west of the Mis-sissippi
River.
5. State Motto: Labor Omnia Vincit {Labor Conquers All Things}.
6. “Belle Starr,” one of the most famous women outlaws is buried in an iso-lated
grave southwest of Porum, Okla, near the Eufaula Dam.
7. Originally the "Normal School," University of Central Oklahoma was Okla-homa's
first public school of higher education. It began as a teachers college,
and is now a premier institution of education in this region of the United
States.
8. Oklahoma's four mountain ranges include the Ouachitas, Arbuckles,
Wichitas and the Kiamichis.
9. Foress B. Lillie was a participant in the land run of 1889, and set up a
tent for business as soon as shots were fired. “Lillie's Drug” was the first drug
store established in Guthrie. Lillie was issued the No. 1 license certificate
when the new state of Oklahoma registered him as a practicing pharmacist.
10.Oklahoma is bordered by six states: Texas to the south and west, Arkan-sas
and Missouri to the east, Kansas to the north and Colorado and New Mex-ico
at the tip of the northwestern Oklahoma panhandle.
11.Antlers bills itself as "The Deer Capital of the World and gateway to
southeast Oklahoma."
12.The slogan "Buckle of the Wheat Belt" designates Kingfisher. Kingfisher
was the largest wheat market in America and is still perceived as such today.
13.Oklahoma is one of only two states whose capital cities name includes
the state name. The other is Indianapolis, Indiana.
http://www.50states.com/facts/okla.htm
T H E O K L A H O M A H E A L T H C A R E A U T H O R I T Y
Exercise Programs for Nursing Home Residents
By Michelle Aveyard, eHow Contributor
Exercise can be immensely beneficial to nursing home residents and seniors
in general. Exercise, if done consistently, can help the circulatory system,
increase heart health, fight obesity, strengthen muscles and even lift moods
and spirits. Exercise programs are also an opportunity for social interaction.
Not only will exercise help nursing home residents' physical health, it can
improve their mental health by combating depression and increasing endor-phins.
As always, anyone beginning a new exercise regimen should first
consult a physician.
Walking Regimen
A consistent walking regimen is an ideal way for seniors to participate in an
exercise program. Walking can be done at an individual pace. It can im-prove
health dramatically without excessively strenuous exercise or move-ment.
Start slowly, with a couple laps around the cafeteria or hallways. Pro-gress
the walks to several laps outside, around the building, around the
nursing home neighborhood or even around a track if there is one nearby.
You may want to break the walking schedule into smaller groups according
to level and abilities.
Weight Training
Mild weight training gets blood flowing and muscles working, stretching and
strengthening. When their muscles are conditioned, it lessens the potential
for injuries to the residents. Weight training makes the body more resilient
and strong and also increases balance, which is important for seniors. Start
with light weights, about one pound or a half pound, and low repetitions.
Residents may only be able to do ten repetitions on each side with each
limb when they are starting out. Slowly progress them, but keeping in mind
their abilities and limitations. Play music and conduct group sessions to in-crease
the fun and social interaction of the exercises.
Dance Classes
Dancing is a fun and challenging route to a cardio exercise routine for sen-iors.
Hire a dance professional who specializes in choreographing dance
moves and workouts for seniors. Clear a large area, such as a cafeteria or
activity room, to accommodate the dancing participants, and play festive
music. Always stretch before beginning any dance workout, and cool down
at the conclusion. Dancing can help seniors increase flexibility, and regulate
blood pressure and overall heart health, decreasing the risk of injuries and
health complications. Make sure the seniors are wearing the appropriate
shoes for any dance exercise, such as sneakers.
http://www.ehow.com/list_6050830_exercise-programs-nursing-home-residents.
html
T H E O K L A H O M A H E A L T H C A R E A U T H O R I T Y
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) is looking for agencies and organizations that
have an interest in becoming Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provid-ers,
as well as individuals who are dual eligible and could benefit from participating in the
program. PACE is a federal program designed to keep elders living in their homes, con-nected
with their communities and out of nursing home facilities. It combines the services
of an adult day health center, primary care office and rehabilitation facility into a single lo-cation.
PACE provides an all-inclusive comprehensive continuum of care designed to maintain and
improve the quality of life for the elderly. PACE enrollees must be at least 55 years old, live
in the catchment area of a PACE center, be able to live safely and independently in the
community at the time of enrollment, and must be certified for nursing home level of care.
There is one PACE facility in Oklahoma located in Tahlequah, Okla (Cherokee ElderCare).
Go to http://eldercare.cherokee.org/ to see the wonderful work that is taking place at this
facility.
In an effort to expand PACE, meetings are being set up throughout the state to encourage
stakeholders in the community to gauge the feasibility of establishing a PACE facility in
their area.
If you would like more information, please contact Ashley Herron at (405) 522-7902 or
email her at ashley.herron@okhca.org or David Ward at (405) 522-7776 or email him at
david.ward@okhca.org.
OLL organized a Focus on Excellence (FOE) advisory board which is comprised of providers
and advocacy groups. It contracted with ARC Consulting to review all data in use and
processes of collection in order to make recommendations for changes and additions to
help meet the goals of caring for elderly Oklahomans. Staff, upon recommendations of the
advisory board and ARC, proposes to establish the following metrics for the FOE program:
Resident Centered Care
Direct Care Staffing
Resident/Family Satisfaction
Employee Satisfaction
Licensed Nurse Retention
CNA Retention
Distance Learning Program Participation
Peer Mentoring Participation
Leadership Commitment
The facility is paid on a point system (up to 500) and must earn a minimum of 100 points
to receive any payment.
Focus on Excellence (FOE) Advisory Board
T H E O K L A H O M A H E A L T H C A R E A U T H O R I T Y
The Opportunities for Living Life Division offers additional benefits to certain members who are
enrolled in SoonerCare Traditional or SoonerCare Supplemental plans. These benefits include:
 Long-term care facility services
 In-home personal care services and/or home and community-based services
 Provides medical and other supportive services as an alternative to a member entering a
nursing home.
Listed below are the programs under the OLL division:
CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE TRAINING PROGRAM (CNA)
The CNA program is an initiative to decrease nurse aide shortages by training individuals who
qualify to become a certified nurse aide.
DISABILITY/INCAPACITY DETERMINATION
Determines and serves disability and incapacity for the citizens and immigrants of Oklahoma.
FOCUS ON EXCELLENCE
A program established as an incentive-based rate plan for nursing facilities designed to measure
improvements in the quality of life, care and services.
LIVING CHOICE (Money Follows the Person)
The Living Choice Project is an institutional transition program that promotes community living
for people of all ages who have disabilities or long-term illnesses.
OKLAHOMA LONG-TERM CARE PARTNERSHIP
The Oklahoma Long-Term Care Partnership is a public/private arrangement between long-term
care insurers, the Oklahoma Insurance Department and the OHCA. The program provides con-sumers
with access to high-quality, long-term care insurance. These insurance plans may allow
the consumer to protect some of their financial assets in the event that they need to apply for
SoonerCare (Oklahoma Medicaid).
Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR)
A process to ensure that people applying to reside in nursing facilities with mental illness, devel-opmental
disability, or related conditions receive federally required evaluations.
PROGRAM OF ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY (PACE)
A unique, capitated, one-stop, home and community-based program that provides an array of
necessary medical and social services for the frail and elderly within the home or at the Chero-kee
Elder Care Center in Tahlequah.
QUALITY OF CARE REPORTS
A report developed monthly of statistical information on direct care.
Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility (TEFRA)
A process designed to determine in-home benefits for children with physical or developmental
disabilities as an alternative to institutional care.
WAIVER OPERATIONS
Home and Community-Based Services – SoonerCare operates five programs to provide home
and community care as a cost-effective alternative to institutionalization known as "waiver" pro-grams.
What OLL does
Agencies Name Phone Email/Website
AREA 1
(Counties: Craig, Delaware, Mayes,
Nowata, Ottawa, Rogers, Washing-ton)
Grand Gateway Economic Development
Association
333 S Oak, P O Box B
Big Cabin, OK 74332-0502
(918) 783-5793
(800) 482-4594
infoassist@grandgateway.org
AREA 2
(Counties: Adair, Cherokee,
McIntosh, Muskogee, Okmulgee,
Sequoyah, Wagoner)
Eastern Oklahoma Development
(EODD)
1012 N 38th St.
P O Box 1367
Muskogee, OK 74402-1367
(918) 682-7891
www.eoddok.org
caregivers@eoddok.org
AREA 3
(Counties: Choctaw, Haskell,
Latimer, LeFlore, McCurtain, Pitts-burg,
Pushmataha
Kiamichi Economic Development Dis-trict
of Oklahoma (KEDDO)
1002 Hwy. 2 North
P O Box 638
Wilburton, OK 74578
(918) 465-2367 keddo@eosc.edu
AREA 4
Counties: Atoka, Bryan, Carter Coal,
Garvin, Johnston, Love, Marshall,
Murray, Pontotoc)
Southern Oklahoma Development
(SODA)
224 W Evergreen, Suite 202
P O Box 709
Durant, OK 74702
(580) 920-1388 kathyblair@soda-aaa.org
AREA 5
(Counties: Hughes, Lincoln, Ok-fuskee,
Pawnee, Payne, Pottawato-mie,
Seminole)
Central Oklahoma Economic Develop-ment
District (COEDD)
400 N Bell, P O Box 3398
Shawnee, OK 74802-3398
(405) 273-6410
(800) 375-8255
jshea@sbcglobal.net
AREA 6
INCOG
(Counties: Creek, Osage, Tulsa)
INCOG (Tulsa)
2 West 2nd St., #800
Tulsa, OK 74103-3116
(918) 584-7526
cmiller@incog.org
bmcdonald@incog.org
AREA 7
(Counties: Alfalfa, Blaine, Garfield,
Grant, Kay, Kingfisher, Major, No-ble)
Northern Oklahoma Development Au-thority
(NODA)
2901 N Van Buren
Enid, OK 73703
(580) 237-2236
(800) 749-1149
judy@nodanet.org
AREA 8
(Counties: Oklahoma, Canadian,
Cleveland, Logan)
Areawide Aging Agency, Inc.
Oklahoma County
4101 Perimeter Center Dr., #310
OKC, OK 73112-5911
Canadian County
1300 S Country Club Rd
El Reno, OK 73036
Cleveland County
Community Services Bldg.
1179 E Main
Norman, OK 73071
Logan County
1102 E Warner
Guthrie, OK 73044
(405) 942-8500
(405) 262-7121
(405) 321-3200
(405) 282-1803
dhudman@areawideaging.org
chughes@areawideaging.org
margaret.tramell@redlandscc.edu
agingserv@aol.com
msnow@icnet.net
AREA 9
(Counties: Caddo, Comanche, Cot-ton,
Grady, Jefferson, McClain,
Stephens, Tillman)
Association of South Central Oklahoma
Governments (ASCOG)
802 W Main Street
PO Box 1647
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 252-0595
(800) 658-1466
Jone_ke@ascog.org
(Jone_ke@ascog.org)
AREA 10
(Counties: Beckham, Custer, Greer,
Harmon, Kiowa, Jackson, Roger
Mills, Washita)
Southwestern Oklahoma Development
Authority (SWODA)
Building 420 Sooner Drive
P O Box 569
Burns Flat, OK 73624-0569
(580) 562-4882
(800) 627-4882
ada@swoda.org
AREA 11
(Counties: Beaver, Cimarron,
Dewey, Ellis, Harper, Texas, Woods,
Woodward)
Oklahoma Economic Development Au-thority
(OEDA)
330 Douglas Avenue
P O Box 668
Beaver, OK 73932-0668
(580) 625-4531
(800) 658-2844
oedaaaa@ptsi.net
Resources for Seniors
T H E O K L A H O M A H E A L T H C A R E A U T H O R I T Y
What is the Oklahoma Long-Term Care Partnership?
2401 N.W. 23rd St., Suite A1
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
WWW.OKHCA.ORG
OLL PHONE: 405-522-7078
E-MAIL: OLL@OKHCA.ORG
This publication is authorized by the Oklahoma Health Care
Authority in accordance with state and federal regulations and
printed by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority. Cost of the
printing was $3.00 for 30 copies. OHCA is in compliance with
Title VI and Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the Rehabili-tation
Act of 1973. Copies have been deposited with the Okla-homa
Department of Libraries Clearinghouse. The Oklahoma
Health Care Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employ-ment
or the provision of services. This document can be viewed
on Ohca's web site www.okhca.org/OLL.
The Oklahoma Long-Term Care (OLTC) Partnership program is a joint effort between
the state and private insurance companies to encourage you to plan for potential long-term
care needs.
The total cost of long-term care is generally not covered by Medicare and medical in-surance
and only partly covered by SoonerCare (Oklahoma Medicaid). We recommend
that you get advice from legal and financial specialists, your family and a certified OLTC
Partnership insurance agent. They can help you make an effective plan to protect your
assets. Having such a plan can give you peace of mind. You’ll know that your long-term
care needs may be met with less of a financial impact on your family.
The OLTC Partnership offers asset protection. For example, if you buy a $100,000 OLTC
program policy and use up all of those benefits, then assets equal to those benefits will
not be counted, that is disregarded, if you apply for SoonerCare.
The OHCA has partnered with the Oklahoma Insurance Department to assure that long-term
care agents are properly trained and certified to sell partnership policies.
For more information, please visit www.okltcpartnership.org.
Opportunities Industrialization Center (IOC) of Oklahoma County, Inc. offers beginning
and intermediate computer classes in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and
Access). They also offer keyboard and typing classes for beginning typists.
If you never received a high school diploma, GED or need literacy, OIC offers these
classes too. Classes are held Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8:15am-2:45pm.
Call the office at (405) 235-2651 to speak to the counselor for more information or call
to schedule an appointment. The address is 400 N. Walnut, Oklahoma City, OK,
73104. Pat Kelley is the Executive Director.
Computer Software Training
Opportunities for Living Life Staff
Von Lawson, Director (405) 522-7689 von.lawson@okhca.org
Trudy Johnson, Adm. Asst. (405) 522-7078 trudy.johnson@okhca.org
Long Term Care Quality Initiatives
Ivoria Holt, Director (405) 522-7773 ivoria.holt@okhca.org
Focus on Excellence www.oknursinghomeratings.org
Jennifer Wynn (405) 522-7689 jennifer.wynn@okhca.org
Dena Marchbanks (405) 522-7343 dena.marchbanks@okhca.org
Carolyn Starks (405) 522-7407 carolyn.starks@okhca.org
Workforce Development
LaQueda Viewins (405) 522-7538 laqueda.viewins@okhca.org
Micqueal Ware (405) 522-7909 micqueal.ware@okhca.org
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Ashley Herron (405) 522-7902 ashley.herron@okhca.org
Long Term Care Partnership (OKLTCP) www.okltcpartnership.org
Tunde Sosanya (405) 522-7904 tunde.sosanya@okhca.org
Quality of Care Reports
Brenda Smith (405) 522-7313 brenda.smith@okhca.org
Waiver Operations
Avis Hill (405) 522-7384 avis.hill@okhca.org
Beverly Couch (405) 522-7534 Sooner Seniors beverly.couch@okhca.org
Terri Thornhill (405) 522-7697 My Life/My Choice terri.thornhill@okhca.org
Princiss Hill (405) 522-7367 Medically Fragile princiss.hill@okhca.org
Essence McKnight (405) 522-7682 essence.mcknight@okhca.org
Erin Jackson (405) 522-7706 erin.jackson@okhca.org
Living Choice (Money Follows The Person) www.livingchoice.org
Joseph Mecham (405) 522-7719 joseph.mecham@okhca.org
Pat Linzy (405) 522-7367 pat.linzy@okhca.org
Marilyn Barnard (405) 522-7402 marilyn.barnard@okhca.org
Jeremy Frazier (405) 522-7052 jeremy.frazier@okhca.org
Level of Care Evaluation
Portia Hughes (405) 522-7310 PASRR Consultation portia.hughes@okhca.org
Steve Wynn (405) 522-7133 PASRR Consultation steve.wynn@okhca.org
Barbra Thompson (405) 522-7399 LTC-300R Consultation barbra.thompson@okhca.org
Katrina Betts (405) 522-7029 PASRR Letters katrina.betts@okhca.org
Rachel Berry (405) 522-7177 PASRR Billing rachel.berry@okhca.org
Debbie Harmon (405) 522-7342 TEFRA debbie.harmon@okhca.org
Lanettia Thompson (405) 522-7350 Disability Determinations lanettia.thompson@okhca.org
Clinton Roberson (405) 522-7673 Disability Determinations clinton.roberson@okhca.org
Karen Navarro (405) 522-7674 karen.navarro@okhca.org