Test kits being sent and other COVID-19 updates AHCA/NCAL NEWS One Million COVID-19 Test Kits Being Sent To SNFs Provider Magazine (9/17, Connole, 151K) reports, “In a positive development for long term and post-acute care providers, the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) said this week the Department of Health and Human Services … [Read more]

Influenza Prevention- PLEASE DO NOT OVERLOOK VACCINATIONS against flu because of involvement with COVID-19 AHCA/NCAL NEWS Expert Highlights Areas Of Focus For Influenza Prevention, Control In a piece for Provider Magazine (9/1, 151K), Denise Winzeler, RN-BSN, LNHA, DNS-CT, QCP, curriculum development specialist for the American Association of Directors of Nursing Services (AADNS), wrote, “Unfortunately, in addition to … [Read more]

AHCA/NCAL NEWS Private-Pay Assisted Living Providers Have Until September 13 To Begin Application For CARES Act Funding Provider Magazine (9/2, Connole, 151K) reports, “In a late Sept. 1 development, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that private-pay assisted living/memory care providers will be eligible to apply for CARES Act Provider Relief Funds … [Read more]