VHCA-VCAL is Virginia’s largest association advocating for long term care providers representing 345 nursing centers and assisted living communities. Our members care for over 90,000 residents and patients annually through the selfless efforts of nearly 50,000 dedicated caregiving staff.
VHCA-VCAL is committed to providing high-quality education programming. Given the seriousness of the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on residents and patients in the care of member centers and the limits of gatherings of more than 10 individuals, we have made the decision to cancel our upcoming events.
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This week both VDH and CMS posted county positivity data that can be used for determining the frequency of staff and resident testing for COVID-19. Nursing facilities are allowed to use either the state or the CMS published positivity rates, but must document the source, date, time and use the same source consistently.
CMS has granted states the ability to use Civil Monetary Penalty (CMP) Reinvestment funds to help facilitate in-person visitation between residents and their loved ones. DMAS has provided the application template and is accepting applications through November 13, 2020.
The long term care industry has never faced a greater crisis. The impact on providers, the residents we serve, and the vendor community is immense and ongoing. We are so proud to recognize the Pledge Partners who are standing with us. These companies have united with VHCA-VCAL to fight by pledging to fund and support the association even though we have had to cancel events and programs.
Thank the General Assembly for supporting nursing home residents during the pandemic.
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