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, the CDC revised its guidance on quarantining after exposure for staff members who have completed vaccination. The new guidance indicates that vaccinated persons with an exposure are not required to quarantine if they meet all of the criteria.
During remarks at the 2021 Legislative Conference, Gov. Ralph Northam expressed his personal appreciation for the efforts of Virginia’s nursing facilities and assisted living facilities over the past year. He said, “I especially want to thank you. You’ve truly been heroic to keep your patients as safe as possible.” He acknowledged that navigating a devastating and deadly illness, worries about PPE, testing, and isolation is incredibly hard.
State Health Commissioner Dr. Norman Oliver has issued a new COVID-19 update for Virginia long term care facilities (LTCFs). This clinician letter updates the September 9, 2020 letter with new.
