On May 31, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a
final rule, “Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Policy and Regulatory Changes to the Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Requirements...
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Enroll today in AHCA’s LTC Data Cooperative. The mission of the LTC Data Cooperative is to improve the quality of care within skilled nursing facilities by translating comprehensive EMR data into accessible and actionable insights for providers, public health officials, and researchers ...
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National celebration to take place Sept. 10-16, 2023...
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We have changed
Delivering Solutions Digest to a quarterly format to provide you with high-level, streamlined, and valuable content without cluttering your inbox. Our goal is to deliver valuable insights and updates in a concise and efficient manner. See
attached ...
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is holding an
informational call on
Tuesday, April 25 at 3:30 p.m. ET to help providers, facilities, and people with Medicare prepare for the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) ending at midnight ET on May 11, 2023...
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AHCA/NCAL will host a webinar on
May 18 at 1pm ET to share information on our new workforce recruitment campaign – Careers in Caring...
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The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) is pleased to announce the
release of new member-exclusive resources aimed at supporting efforts to expand affordable assisted living options...
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You don't want to miss the informative and valuable events happening at this year's Congressional Briefing, taking place on June 5-6, 2023, in the heart of the nation's capital. Gain insights on ...
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Please see the
attached publication, Capitol Connection, from AHCA/NCAL ...
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Quality Summit focuses on staffing, retention, & recruitment. See
attached for details ...
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The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) released two scientific reports evaluating the effectiveness of the bivalent booster in nursing home residents...
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DEADLINE: 8PM ET, THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023
Spread the Word...
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National observance takes place May 14-20, 2023...
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AHCA/NCAL is asking providers (SNF, AL, ID/DD) to complete a 10-minute survey to gauge how the industry is faring in 2022...
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We all know firsthand that the last three years have been a uniquely challenging time for the long term care profession. I believe we can also agree that the support of AHCA/NCAL has been invaluable during this time. Whether sharing the latest updates from HHS and CMS, advocating for our interests on Capitol Hill or ...
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AHCA/NCAL encourages members across the country to begin or continue their Quality Award journey this year...
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The National Quality Award portal is open and accepting Intent to Apply submissions for the 2023 program year! Submit your facility’s Intent to Apply by...
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Starting this Monday, AHCA/NCAL will be upgrading our customer relationship management (CRM) software, which means members will be unable to log in using their AHCA/NCAL credentials. Members still have access to ...
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ahcancalED has updated its flyer for its Infection Preventionist Specialized Training (IPCO) focusing on CMS Requirements of Participation (ROP) guidance covering training for these individuals...
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Nursing facilities must have robust data-driven Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs that address the full range of care and services offered based on the facility assessment...
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will host a
stakeholder
listening session on
Monday, August 29, 2022 at 1:00 PM Eastern. CMS will provide information on the nursing home staffing study...
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Surveyors begin applying new Phase 3 Requirements of Participation (ROP) guidance covering Trauma Informed Care (TIC) beginning on October 24, 2022. TIC is an approach to care that requires specific staff competency...
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Surveyors begin applying new Phase 3 Requirements of Participation (ROP) guidance covering Trauma Informed Care (TIC) beginning on October 24, 2022. TIC is an approach to care that requires specific staff competency...
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Stephen Hanse, NYSHFA/NYSCAL President and CEO, is pleased to announce that two NYSHFA Members have been selected as recipients in the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted...
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Take advantage of the discounted Early Bird registration rates for the 73rd AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo, October 9 -12, 2022, at the Music City Center in Nashville...
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CMS has issued
QSO-22-19-NH, which includes new and updated surveyor guidance for the following areas...
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Nominations for the 2022 ACHA/NCAL awards programs are now open! AHCA/NCAL members are strongly encouraged to nominate those in their community who go above and beyond to provide exceptional service in the long term care profession ...
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Nominations for the 2022 ACHA/NCAL awards programs are now open! AHCA/NCAL members are strongly encouraged to nominate those in their community who go above and beyond to provide exceptional service in the long term care profession ...
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Join NYSHFA | NYSCAL on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, for our 2023 AHCA/NCAL Bronze Quality Award Informational Webinar...
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Join NYSHFA | NYSCAL on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, for our 2023 AHCA/NCAL Bronze Quality Award Informational Webinar...
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The National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) recently announced various revisions to the COVID-19 module pathways...
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Join NYSHFA | NYSCAL on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, for our 2023 AHCA/NCAL Bronze Quality Award Informational Webinar...
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Nominations for the 2022 ACHA/NCAL awards programs are now open! AHCA/NCAL members are strongly encouraged to nominate those in their community who go above and beyond to provide exceptional service in the long term care profession ...
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We are pleased to announce that NYSHFA | NYSCAL member
Harlem Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in New York, NY has received the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) 2022
Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award...
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This year’s AHCA/NCAL 73
rd Convention & Expo will be held October 9-12, at the
Music City Center in downtown Nashville...
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Nominations for the 2022 ACHA/NCAL awards programs are now open! AHCA/NCAL members are strongly encouraged to nominate those in their community who go above and beyond to provide exceptional service in the long term care profession ...
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Nominations for the 2022 ACHA/NCAL awards programs are now open! AHCA/NCAL members are strongly encouraged to nominate those in their community who go above and beyond to provide exceptional service in the long term care profession ...
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Nominations for the 2022 ACHA/NCAL awards programs are now open! AHCA/NCAL members are strongly encouraged to nominate those in their community who go above and beyond to provide exceptional service in the long term care profession ...
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The AHCA/NCAL awards program is back in 2022! Nominations open May 2 and run through July 1, 2022...
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The AHCA/NCAL awards program is back in 2022! Nominations open May 2 and run through July 1, 2022...
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Get the latest news about what’s happening on the Hill, network with colleagues, hear from exciting speakers, and earn CEs at this event. It’s more important than ever to make sure that your Members of Congress understand the challenges you face on a daily basis. The registration deadline is April 29, 2022. See
attached for more information ...
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CMS has issued the SNF Proposed Payment Rule which provides a market basket increase of 3.9%,
BUT also includes a negative 4.6% PDPM parity adjustment, all effective 10/1/22. AHCA has provided a summary of the rule below, and is conducting a member webinar this
Thursday, April 14th at 4:00 pm...
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CMS has issued
QSO-22-15-NH & NLTC & LSC, which provides an update to COVID-19 emergency declaration blanket waivers for specific providers...
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The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program helps you to evaluate your organization’s strengths and opportunities, identify critical areas for improvement, and implement a plan to be stronger, more resilient, and successful than ever before ...
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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is making more than $560 million in Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Phase 4 General Distribution payments this week. Providers will receive an email notification today, Thursday, February 24, if their application was among those processed in this latest batch...
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The American Health Care Association is pleased to announce that National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW) products and planning guide are now available at
nsncw.org. NSNCW will take place from Sunday, May 8 to Saturday, May 14, 2022 ...
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After a two-year hiatus, the
Quality Summit is back, and registration is open. Join your colleagues at The Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, Florida and discover new ideas that you can bring home and implement immediately ...
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After a two-year hiatus, the
Quality Summit is back, and registration is open. Join your colleagues at The Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, Florida and discover new ideas that you can bring home and implement immediately ...
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The deadline to submit all applications for the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program is 8 p.m. EST today, January 27...
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HRSA has provided an update on the Provider Rural Payments, an overview of the Phase 4 application process, and re-opening of the PRF Period 1 Reporting Portal for those who experienced issues with report completion...
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The AHCA / NCAL National Quality Award Intent to Apply Deadline is Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 8:00 PM...
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Write an email to CMS on the Nursing Home Staff Vaccination Mandate.
Providers should submit their emails no later than Friday, September 3rd...
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Write an email to CMS on the Nursing Home Staff Vaccination Mandate.
Providers should submit their emails no later than Friday, September 3rd...
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We are pleased to announce that six NYSHFA/ NYSCAL members have received the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) 2021 Silver - Achievement in Quality Award...
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We are pleased to announce that six NYSHFA/ NYSCAL members have received the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) 2021 Silver - Achievement in Quality Award...
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We are pleased to announce that three NYSHFA/ NYSCAL members have received the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) 2021
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AHCA/NCAL has released two educational sessions related to workforce –
Workforce What Works and Pioneering Solutions To The Workforce Crisis...
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We are happy to announce that the 2021 National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW) Planning Guide and Product Catalog is now available online...
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A Groundbreaking New Data Tool to Help Rebuild Your SNF Census...
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