Learn About Interventions That Work and Success Stories Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 2:00 p.m. CT, Register Here Event Description: This Affinity Group Meeting will review success stories that used tools and resources to achieve their COVID-19 vaccination goals. This interactive session will review action steps to improvement by demonstrating interventions with proven success from nursing homes in [...]
Marsh’s National Senior Care Practice and Oliver Wyman’s Actuarial Practice are conducting a 2021 update to their Professional and General Liability Benchmark Report for Long Term Care Providers. The information presented in this study is a critical component in various insurance industry initiatives and supports multiple state tort reform efforts. Especially relevant for 2021 will be [...]
Please join us for an Upcoming webinar June 15 at 2:00 p.m. CT on the Use of Monoclonal Antibody (mAb) Therapies for COVID-19: A Review of New Treatments and At-Risk Populations. During the webinar we will have a presentation from HHS clinicians on the importance of using mAb post vaccine as well as a panel [...]
The American Health Care Association (AHCA) is excited to share information about a free resource for long term care providers, the Emotional PPE Project. This is a volunteer-run organization that provides a public online directory of volunteer licensed mental health clinicians. Any U.S. worker in a health care-related field, including long term care, that is [...]
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently updated its technical assistance questions and answers for employers on COVID-19 vaccinations. Updated issues to note include: Employers may implement vaccine requirements so long as certain reasonable accommodations for employees who, because of a disability or religious beliefs, do not get vaccinated, unless providing an accommodation would pose an undue [...]
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is now largely available for purchase. SNFs are expected to be using PPE at conventional capacity. AHCA has developed a “PPE Action Brief” for facilities to print out, review, and take action today to ensure compliance.
The American Health Care Association (AHCA) is asking providers (SNF, AL, ID/DD) to complete a 15-minute survey to gauge how the industry is faring in 2021. Providers will be asked about several topics, including workforce, vaccines, personal protective equipment, and finances. You may download a copy of the questionnaire if you wish to gather the [...]
Alabama LTC COVID-19 Office Hours – Next Call June 24 – NOTE New Call Information The Alabama Nursing Home Association, Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and Alliant Health are committed to provide additional infection prevention and control support to nursing homes across the state. ADPH in collaboration [...]
The ANHA was notified by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) that it plans to notify health care facilities that applied for and received approvals for alternate care site designations during the COVID-19 pandemic of the status of their waivers in light of the Governor’s plans to rescind her declaration of a public health [...]
ANHA is leading a state-wide effort to train nursing home staff with the CARES online training programs. Are you curious about what CARES is? View the following 5-minute preview videos: CARES Basics: https://youtu.be/K3wOXswJ1h0 CARES Behavior: https://youtu.be/q-F-ooVIlg4 As a reminder, AHCA in conjunction with the State of Alabama, is offering free access for your entire staff [...]
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