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 29, 2020.  

• 6/29—Participated in AHCA/NCAL’s weekly legislative update call for state affiliate staff.
• 6/29—Participated in AHCA/NCAL’s weekly conference call for state affiliate staff on COVID-19.
• 6/30—Participated in the biweekly LTC Facilities Provider Coordination call led by VDH.
• 6/30—Participated in a call for the AHCA Quality Improvement Committee.
• 7/1—Met with DMAS and other LTC stakeholders to discuss funding issues.
• 7/2—Met with VDH to discuss nursing facility testing recommendations for future reopening phases.
• 7/2—Joined the monthly calls for NCAL state affiliate staff and the NCAL Quality Committee.