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  • Closed Doors, Open Hearts: Nursing Homes and COVID-19

    ​Disclaimer: Some of the content contained in this documentary may be emotionally traumatic to watch, especially for those in long term care.

    This film, produced by AHCA in 2021, provides an intimate look at of the day-to-day reality of the COVID-19 pandemic in two long term care facilities. It highlights the many challenges for long term care residents and families, as well as the heroes that fought to keep residents safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Be sure to use the resources provided in this toolkit to share the film with residents, staff, families, and community members.

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  • AHCA/NCAL Reacts to House of Representatives’ Passage of Domestic Tax and Spending Bill
    5.22.2025
    AHCA/NCAL issued the following statement in reaction to the House of Representatives passing its reconciliation package.
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  • Providers Across the Country Celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week
    5.11.2025
    Today marks the beginning of National Skilled Nursing Care Week® (NSNCW), which will continue through Saturday, May 17. Using storytelling to bridge connections across generations, this year's theme, Tapestry of Life.
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  • ‘Ageless Adventure’ Revealed as Theme for National Assisted Living Week 2025
    5.07.2025
    NCAL has revealed Ageless Adventure as this year’s theme for National Assisted Living Week® 2025. The national celebration to take place Sept. 7-13, 2025
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  • What They Are Saying: Policymakers, Researchers, & Health Care Leaders Emphasize The Importance Of Protecting Medicaid Provider Taxes
    5.01.2025
    Read what policymakers, nursing home and health care leaders, and researchers are saying about Medicaid provider taxes.
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  • AHCA/NCAL Supports Bill to Streamline CNA Training Requirements
    5.28.2025
    AHCA/NCAL supports a bill that Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) recently introduced to address the nationwide shortage of Certified Nursing Assistants.
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  • CMS Posts Updated Appendix PP
    5.28.2025
    CMS posted the updated Appendix PP of the State Operations Manual as outlined in QSO-25-14-NH.
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  • Utilizing IDDSI’s Tools to Avoid Texture Modified Food Mistakes and Citations
    5.27.2025
    Some skilled nursing facilities have implemented a specific diet standard, titled the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative.
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  • CARES® Dementia Care Training Helps Reduce Antipsychotic Use
    5.27.2025
    Key to reducing off-label antipsychotic use is having staff specifically trained in alternative approaches to dementia-related behavior.
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