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POLST Changes: SB 1088 Signed Into Law |
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 California clinicians who work with seriously ill and frail older adults will want to take note of an important update to the state’s POLST laws. On September 27, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1088 (Blakespear) into law. This legislation, sponsored by the Coalition for Compassionate Care of California (CCCC), modernizes and clarifies California statutes governing POLST and the pre-hospital Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) form. The changes take effect January 1, 2027. SB 1088 pretty much sailed through its legislative trajectory, with zero “no” votes in any committee or in the full Senate and Assembly, and it was thankfully not felt to be controversial–but rather more of a cleanup bill to bring POLST up to date.
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Dr. Kemi Reeves - 2026 CALTCM Award Recipient |
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Congratulations Dr. Reeves!
The Dan Osterweil Outstanding Leader in Post Acute and Long Term Care Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made outstanding contributions in the areas of education, practice, administration or policy in long term care. This leadership is characterized by results of increased visibility of critical issues, creation of solutions to significant problems, and positive impacts on the overall quality of care in post acute and long term care.
In Recognition of Exemplary Leadership and Dedication in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care
CALTCM is proud to present the 2026 Dan Osterweil Outstanding Leader in Post Acute and Long Term Care Award to Dr. Kemi Reeves.
Kemi Reeves, DNP, MBA, GNP-BC
CALTCM is thrilled to announce and extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Kemi Reeves for being awarded the Dan Osterweil Outstanding Leader in Post Acute and Long Term Care Award.
Kemi Reeves, DNP, MBA, GNP-BC, is the Associate Director of the UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Program and inaugural Director of Nursing Health Care Equity for the UCLA Health System. She with partners across the health system to ensure a strong alignment between nursing practice and the strategic priorities for organizational health care equity. Dr. Reeves' unwavering commitment to patient advocacy is at the heart of her work as a Dementia Care Specialist and pivotal to her efforts to enhance health care equity in nursing practice.
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CALTCM Lifetime Achievement Award: Gieseke |
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Celebrating a Career of Superlative Leadership, Outstanding Achievements, and Visionary Contributions to Long Term Care
 Timothy L. Gieseke, MD, CMD
Dr. Timothy Gieseke is a general internist who has been a member of the Santa Rosa Medical community since 1979. Over the first 15 years, his practice transitioned to focusing on the care of elders living in the community and in congregate living settings.
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Call for Action: POS 31 POS 32 - Grassroots Advocacy Outreach |
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by Michael Waserman, MD, CMD
We have an immediate advocacy opportunity available for our members. Reach out to your Congressional representatives and ask them to contact CMS to reverse this mistake, lest we further discourage physicians from practicing in nursing homes.
Based on a mistaken assumption, CMS has created a rule that leads to physician’s billing for services delivered to residents receiving skilled Part A care (POS 31) will be reimbursed at a lower rate than identical services delivered to custodial residents (POS 32).
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CALTCM Honor Roll: California CMD's |
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CALTCM Honor RollCalifornia Certified Medical DirectorsCongratulations to California’s Certified Medical Directors on achieving certification status! Your commitment to leadership, excellence, and high-quality care in post-acute and long-term care is truly commendable. This accomplishment reflects your dedication to advancing the field and improving outcomes for the patients and communities you serve. Click here for a downloadable flyer regarding the PALTmed CMD Program. Click here to visit the national CMD directory. |
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