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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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  • What They Are Saying: Lawmakers & Long Term Care Advocates Continue To Raise Concerns Over Federal Staffing Mandate
    9.22.2023
    Local long term care advocates, as well as Members of Congress, continue to sound the alarm that the one-size-fits-all federal staffing mandate for nursing homes proposed by the Biden Administration will further limit vulnerable seniors’ access to care.
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  • ICYMI: NPR: Rural Nursing Home Operators Say New Staff Rules Would Cause More Closures
    9.15.2023
    In case you missed it, NPR posed this question in a new story about the impact of President Biden’s federal staffing mandate on rural nursing homes: “Is it better to have a nursing home that struggles to hire workers or no nursing home at all?”
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  • AHCA/NCAL Releases 2023 #GetVaccinated Provider Toolkit to Encourage Annual Fall Vaccinations
    9.13.2023
    As the nation prepares for the impending cold and flu season and new COVID-19 booster shots are about to be rolled out, AHCA/NCAL released today its 2023 #GetVaccinated Toolkit.
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  • America’s Assisted Living Communities Celebrate “Season of Reflection”
    9.10.2023
    Beginning today and continuing through Saturday, Sept. 16, America’s assisted living communities are participating in National Assisted Living Week® (NALW).
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  • CMS Updates Nursing Home Care Compare Staffing and Quality Measures
    9.21.2023
    This week, CMS released QSO-23-21-NH regarding updates coming in April 2024 to Nursing Home Care Compare Staffing and Quality Measures.
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  • NCAL Releases New Assisted Living Policy and Procedure Manual
    9.19.2023
    The NEW 2023 Assisted Living Policy and Procedure Manual, published by the National Center for Assisted Living will help you provide compliant, efficient, safe, and high-quality care.
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  • Podcast: Self-Care in Long Term Care – Resiliency Among Teams
    9.18.2023
    AHCA/NCAL’s Self-Care in Long Term Care podcast series continues.
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  • Nominations for 2024-2025 AHCA Committees Now Open
    9.18.2023
    September 18 through October 19 AHCA members have the opportunity to nominate yourself or another member to serve on multiple committees:
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