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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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  • Nicolette Reilly Honored for Leadership in Assisted Living
    8.18.2026
    With over 25 years of experience, Nicolette Reilly was named the 2026 recipient of the Jan Thayer Pioneer Award by NCAL, the assisted living voice of the AHCA.
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  • AHCA/NCAL Announces 2026 Provider ACE Award Recipients
    8.11.2026
    Today, we're excited to announce the recipients for the 2026 Provider Achieving Care Excellence (ACE) Awards Program, formerly known as the AHCA/NCAL Awards Program.
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  • Two Long Term Care Facilities Earn Prestigious AHCA/NCAL Gold National Quality Award
    8.06.2026
    We're excited to announce the recipients of the 2026 Gold – Excellence in Quality Award, the most prestigious and esteemed award level of the association’s National Quality Award Program.
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  • Record Number of Long Term Care Providers Earn Silver National Quality Award
    7.09.2026
    Today, AHCA/NCAL has announced a record 255 recipients of the 2026 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award, the highest number of Silver recipients in the National Quality Award Program’s 30-year history.
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  • CMS Releases Surveyor Resources for the New Risk-Based Survey
    8.18.2026
    CMS previously announced the national implementation of the Risk-Based Survey in QSO-26-14-NH.
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  • Reduce Payroll Taxes and Provide Healthcare Benefits at ZERO Net Cost with the Compass Saver Plan! 
    8.18.2026
    The Compass Saver Plan (powered by Unify Well) allows employers to offer health benefits at zero cost and increase take-home pay for employees making employers more attractive and competitive.
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  • Trauma Informed Care Requires Staff Training and Competency
    8.18.2026
    Trauma Informed Care is a regulatory requirement for all skilled nursing facilities.
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  • Staff Training and Competency Testing Made Easier with AHCA’s RoP eCompetencies
    8.18.2026
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