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 May 26, 2020.  

• 5/26—Took part in the standing LTC Facilities Provider Coordination call with VDH and other stakeholders.
• 5/26—Participated in a conference call with the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association (VHHA), LeadingAge Virginia, and the Virginia Assisted Living Association (VALA) on COVID-19 coordination between long term care facilities and health systems.
• 5/26—Participated in a standing monthly call with DMAS to discuss nursing facility issues.
• 5/27—Members and staff participated in a call with VDH and Virginia Department of Emergency Management to discuss PPE.
• 5/27—Participated in the COVID-19 LTC Facilities Task Force’s communications work group meeting.
• 5/28—Met with the Washington Post editorial board.
• 5/28—Participated in the COVID-19 Testing Advisory Council meeting.
• 5/28—Participated in the COVID-19 LTC Facilities Task Force meeting
• 5/29—Participated in the COVID-19 LTC Facilities Task Force’s care transitions work group meeting.
• 5/29—Hosted the weekly member call on COVID-19.