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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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  • What They Are Saying: Lawmakers & Long Term Care Leaders Continue To Voice Opposition To Federal Staffing Mandate For Nursing Homes
    5.03.2024
    During a recent U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health hearing, lawmakers expressed extreme concern over the CMS recent finalization of the federal minimum staffing rule for nursing homes. See below what lawmakers said at the hearing.
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  • AHCA/NCAL Voices Support For The Bipartisan Improving Access To Medicare Coverage Act
    4.26.2024
    AHCA/NCAL has announced our support for support for the bipartisan “Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act.” This would make long-needed changes to the Medicare three-day stay requirement.
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  • ICYMI: Strong Bipartisan Opposition Results From Biden Administration Finalizing Federal Minimum Staffing Mandate For Nursing Homes
    4.25.2024
    ICYMI: the Biden Administration announced the Nursing Home Minimum Staffing Final Rule this week. The finalization has been met with bipartisan opposition from lawmakers, as well as long term care leaders and health care policy experts across the country.
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  • Nursing Homes React to Staffing Mandate Final Rule
    4.22.2024
    Read our statement in response to the Biden Administration's announcement about the Nursing Home Minimum Staffing Final Rule.
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  • 2024 AHCA/NCAL Awards Program Now Open!
    4.01.2024
    Nominations for the 2024 ACHA/NCAL Awards Program are now open!
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  • CDC Adds Open Office Hour for Annual Healthcare Personnel Influenza Vaccine Reporting
    5.08.2024
    The CDC NHSN Vaccination Team has added an additional open office hour session for reporting the annual Healthcare Personnel Influenza Vaccination Data before this year’s reporting deadline.
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  • New Regulatory Resource: QIO NHSN Support Guide
    5.07.2024
    The CMS Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization program provides tools, resources, and support to nursing home providers to help them improve the quality of healthcare for Medicare beneficiaries.
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  • Mark Parkinson Named Among DC’s Most Influential
    5.07.2024
    AHCA/NCAL President and CEO Mark Parkinson has been honored as one of Washington DC’s 500 Most Influential People of 2024 by Washingtonian magazine.
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