VHCA-VCAL’s advocacy work on behalf of long term care providers is a year-round job.  While the General Assembly session may get most of the attention, the meetings and outreach we conduct with legislators, agency officials, and other stakeholders beyond session can have lasting impact on our ability to be effective advocates.

We’ll be using this space to highlight VHCA-VCAL staff and leadership’s participation in meetings and events that are critical to the profession.

Take a look at our outreach and advocacy work for the week of June 26, 2017.   

• 6/26—Participated in a political fundraiser for Del. Brenda Pogge (R-James City County).
• 6/27—Participated in a monthly meeting of the AHCA/NCAL Affiliate Policy Task Force.
• 6/28—Participated on a call with the Joint Commission on Health Care to discuss the assisted living staffing study.
• 6/28—Participated in a political fundraiser for Del. Patrick Hope (D-Arlington).
• 6/29—Burke Health & Rehabilitation Center hosted the Northern District meeting where Mary Laurel Castle with the Prince William Health District/VDH provided information to help members with their emergency operation plans and prepare them on their risk assessment.
• 6/29—Represented members at a Department of Social Services task force on acuity based staffing.
• 6/29—Participated in a political fundraiser for Sen. Ben Chafin (R-Russell County).
• 6/30—The VCAL Committee met by conference call to discuss assisted living issues.
• 6/30—Participated in a political fundraiser for Sen. Ryan McDougle (R-Hanover).