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 20, 2019.  

• 5/20—Attended a political fundraiser for Del. Chris Stolle (R-Virginia Beach).
• 5/20—Participated in AHCA’s weekly legislative call for state affiliates.
• 5/21—The VHCA-VCAL Executive Committee met by conference call.
• 5/21—April Payne met with staff of OLC to discuss survey issues.
• 5/22-23—Over 70 participants attended the training session in Roanoke on the INTERACT Quality Improvement Program as part of our initiative to reduce preventable rehospitalizations.
• 5/23—Attended a political fundraiser for Del Patrick Hope (D-Arlington).
• 5/24—Participated in the VAHG Education Workgroup conference call.
• 5/24—Participated in the Virginia Nurses Association Mental Health Taskforce conference call.