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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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  • AHCA Releases Statement on Vaccine Mandate Injunction
    12.01.2021
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  • AHCA Documentary Showcases Challenges and Heroes of COVID-19 Pandemic in Nursing Homes
    11.18.2021
    AHCA today released a new documentary titled, “Closed Doors, Open Hearts: Nursing Homes and COVID-19.”
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  • Unfunded Nursing Home Mandates in “Build Back Better Act” Will Worsen Historic Staffing Crisis
    11.17.2021
    AHCA/NCAL today said that two provisions in the Build Back Better Act will have a devastating impact on nursing homes and could force thousands more facilities to further limit admissions or possibly close their doors.
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  • REPORT: Nursing Homes Down 221,000 Jobs Since Start of Pandemic
    11.10.2021
    AHCA/NCAL released a report today showing long term facilities are suffering from the worst labor crisis and job loss than any other health care sector.
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  • AHCA Announces 2022 National Skilled Nursing Care Week Theme
    12.06.2021
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  • Upcoming Minimum Wage Increase for Federal Contractors
    12.06.2021
    On November 24, the U.S. Department of Labor released its final rule based on the executive order signed on April 27, 2021, by President Joe Biden on raising the minimum hourly wage for federal contractors to $15 beginning on January 30, 2022
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  • CMS Updates Blanket Waivers with 1135 Waiver for Directors of Food and Nutrition Services
    12.03.2021
    CMS has updated the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers to include the new waiver for directors of food and nutrition services.
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  • HRSA Updates on Rural Payments and Period 1 Reporting
    12.03.2021
    HRSA recently provided an update on Rural Allocation payment amounts, reasons for payment delays, and information on how to address delays in Period 1 reporting.
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