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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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  • Neil L. Pruitt Jr. Named 2024 Champion of Quality
    8.28.2024
    Visionary Leader and Advocate for Long Term Care Excellence Receives AHCA’s Mary K. Ousley Champion of Quality Award
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  • In Case You Missed It: Report Shows Access To Nursing Home Care Is Worsening
    8.26.2024
    In case you missed it, AHCA/NCAL released a report that revealed a worsening crisis around the ability of seniors and individuals with disabilities to access the long term and post-acute care they need.
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  • Report: Access to Nursing Home Care is Worsening
    8.22.2024
    AHCA/NCAL released updated data demonstrating a worsening access to care crisis impacting seniors and individuals with disabilities in need of long term and post-acute care.
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  • Gail Sheridan Named a Pioneer in Senior Living
    8.21.2024
    Dedicated Caregiver Receives NCAL Jan Thayer Pioneer Award
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  • Still Available: Free COVID-19 Tests from HHS
    8.14.2024
    As we head into the fall respiratory virus season, AHCA/NCAL is reminding providers about the availability of free COVID-19 tests through the HHS Abbott BinaxNOW Test Kit Program.
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  • Updated CMS MDS Section GG Web-Based Training Series Now Available
    8.27.2024
    CMS has released an updated series of web-based training courses that provide an overview of the assessment and Section GG guidance found in the Long Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) 3.0 User’s Manual, Version 1.19.1.
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  • New Report Finds Shrinking Prime Working Age Population Being Filled by Older Worker
    8.28.2024
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  • Newly Approved COVID-19 Vaccines: What Long Term Care Providers Need to Know
    8.27.2024
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