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 21, 2021.  

• 6/21—Participated in AHCA/NCAL’s biweekly conference call for state affiliate staff.
• 6/21—Participated in the monthly meeting with DMAS to discuss nursing facility issues.
• 6/22—Met with staff from Sen. Mark Warner’s office to discuss long term care issues.
• 6/22—Participated in a VDH meeting for LTC providers to discuss COVID-19 issues.
• 6/23—Monitored the House Appropriations Committee meeting.
• 6/23—Participated in a discussion with DMAS on CCC Plus care coordination issues.
• 6/23—Attended the Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services’ Dementia Services Workgroup.
• 6/23-24—37 individuals attended the Introduction to Activity Management in Long Term Care virtual training.
• 6/24—Met with VDH to discuss the development of resources to improve COVID-19 vaccine confidence.
• 6/24—Attended a political fundraiser for Del. Paul Krizek (D-Alexandria).
• 6/25—Participated in a meeting of DMAS’s Dental Advisory Committee.