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ahcancalED Launches New Training Titled “Inventory Supply Management for PPE and COVID-19 Testing”

ahcancalED has released a new training titled Inventory Supply Management for PPE and COVID-19 POC Testing.

COVID-19 and other unpredictable infectious agents – coupled with fluctuating demand and inconsistent supply – have created the need for skilled nursing, assisted living and ID/DD facilities to have robust PPE inventory management programs. Surveyors are closely examining how prepared long term care facilities are to weather these unpredictable factors.

About the Training

This nine-module case-based course incorporates technical skills with real-life examples to illustrate the importance that inventory and supply management brings to the facility during day-to-day operations and when outbreaks occur.

Participants will learn:

  • How to predict conventional use inventory needs versus outbreak status when contingency or crisis capacity may be needed for PPE and point of care (POC) testing equipment and supplies.
  • How work week needs versus weekend or holiday needs can differ in terms of navigating the changing environment of PPE and COVID-19 testing needs.
  • Best practices for addressing common supply and demand issues.
  • About CDC’s Burn Rate Calculator and how to navigate the process of assessing facility needs and adjusting inventory based on the assessment findings.

Cost, CEs, and Registration

The cost of the course is $199 for AHCA/NCAL members and $650 for non-members.  The course is approved for 4.50 NAB CEs and 4.50 nurse contact hours through the Iowa Board of Nursing.

Members will need to login to ahcancalED with their AHCA/NCAL usernames and passwords to register for Inventory Supply Management for PPE and COVID-19 POC Testing.  For assistance obtaining usernames and passwords, members should e-mail educate@ahca.org with their name and facility contact information.

Marketing Materials

To assist state affiliates with marketing this new product, attached are a flyer and model article. These resources and several product banners will be posted in the ASHCAE Clearinghouse in the coming days.

Thanks.  Please let us know if you have any questions.

David Kyllo
Vice President
AHCA/NCAL Insurance and Member Programs
1201 L Street, NW
Washington, DC  20005
Ph:  202-898-6312
Cell:  202-316-4992

NYSHFA/NYSCAL CONTACTS:

Jackie Pappalardi, RN, BSN
Executive Director
518-462-4800 x16

Lisa Volk, RN, B.P.S., LNHA
Director, Clinical & Quality Services
518-462-4800 x15