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 March 16, 2020.  

• 3/16—Participated in a call hosted by DMAS on COVID-19.
• 3/16—Participated in the weekly AHCA/NCAL legislative conference call for state affiliate staff.
• 3/16—Participated in a call on COVID-19 for AHCA/NCAL state affiliate staff.
• 3/17—Joined the COVID-19 Healthcare Committee meeting with Virginia’s health care stakeholders.
• 3/18—Participated in the VDH COVID-19 subcommittee on telehealth and phone triage.
• 3/18—Participated in the CMS national call for nursing facilities.
• 3/18—Members participated in a meeting with Sen. Tim Kaine on nursing facilities and assisted living facilities needs related to COVID-19.  
• 3/19—Joined a conference call for the AHCA/NCAL Regional Multi-Facility Council.
• 3/19—Hosting a members only conference call on COVID-19.