The National PACE Association (NPA) has published its first PACE Quality Director’s Handbook.

The handbook is a resource for both new and experienced quality professionals within PACE organizations.

The PACE Quality Director’s Handbook outlines the responsibilities of the PACE quality leader as defined by PACE regulations and is intended to assist in the development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of a robust quality improvement program, as well as to serve as a reference for other PACE staff involved in quality improvement efforts.

May is Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM). The annual observance provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role of members of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in providing life-altering treatment.

The theme for 2018 is "Communication for All." ASHA offers a wealth of resources to help audiologists and speech-language pathologists celebrate all month long.

Blue Ridge PACE, in Charlottesville, VA, was presented with the 2018 Community Service Award by the Beta Kappa Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International on April 26 at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Nursing.

Sonja Felton, MPA, MSW, has accepted the position of executive director at Huron Valley PACE.

“My goal is to lead Huron Valley PACE to new heights of success and elevation,” she said. “I am excited about the opportunity to expand our organization, become a leader in elder health care in our community, become a nationally recognized PACE organization, and provide visionary leadership to the organization.”