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Category: AHCA/NCAL
AHCA/NCAL Virtual Convention & Expo Starts Thursday!
The Virtual Convention & Expo provides an essential opportunity to learn, share, and connect with one another. From October 8-31, you’ll have 24 days of access so you earn CEs when it is most convenient to you.
To register, or to learn more about all the exciting events taking place, go to https://www.eventscribe.com/2020/AHCANCAL/
This coming Thursday, October 8th at 10:30 AM (CST), talk to Gero Nurse Prep Director Dr. Heidi Keeler at the “Chat Take-Over” in the COVID/Infection Prevention Lounge.
Trio of Webinars to Address Vital COVID Labor, Staffing, and Flu Issues
Long term and post-acute care providers can access a series of webinars this week on significant issues tied to both the COVID-19 pandemic and the traditional flu season, according to an update from the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL).
Find out more by going to http://www.providermagazine.com/news/Pages/2020/SEPTEMBER/Trio-of-Webinars-to-Address-Vital-COVID-Labor,-Staffing,-and-Flu-Issues-.aspx
It’s National Assisted Living Week
Established by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) in 1995, National Assisted Living Week® provides a unique opportunity for residents, their loved ones, staff, volunteers, and the surrounding communities to recognize the role of assisted living in caring for America’s seniors and individuals with disabilities. The annual observance encourages assisted living communities around the country to offer a variety of events and activities to celebrate the individuals they serve, as well as to help educate members of the public about this distinctive aspect of long term care.
Find out more by going to https://www.ahcancal.org/Education-Events/Pages/NALW.aspx
FAQs: Nursing Home Testing Requirements
Frequently asked questions and quick links to COVID-19 testing requirements for nursing homes brought to you by AHCA/NCAL.
Providers Plug In: Telehealth Catches On
As the pandemic sweeps the nation, providers accelerate their telehealth plans.
AHCA/NCAL Won’t Back Down.
AHCA/NCAL President & CEO Mark Parkinson provides an update on the Association’s efforts to tell the story of their residents and caregivers who have been battling COVID-19.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKIrTi1Kq4c&feature=youtu.be
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The Proof is in the Outcomes: RNs Trained in Gerontological Nursing Get Better Results!
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Video Interviews with Mark Parkinson
The first in a series of videos featuring AHCA/NCAL President & CEO Mark Parkinson interviewing a key figure in the COVID-19 response, in this case, Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Gifford.
https://youtu.be/0GF9GV_p_6g [cl.exct.net]
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Research conducted by AHCA/NCAL in 2019 shows that SNFs that employ at least one American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Board certified RN experienced:
- Higher average SNF VBP Performance Scores (44.2 versus 34.4 national average)
- Fewer survey deficiencies
- Fewer IJ citations
- Lower rehospitalization rates
- Lower rates of off-label use of antipsychotics
- Higher CMS 5-Star rating
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