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 November 7, 2016.

• 11/9—Attended the Joint Commission on Health Care meeting.
• 11/9—Matt Mansell met with CCR administrators to talk to them about effective advocacy techniques.
• 11/10—Attended a political fundraiser for Speaker Bill Howell (R-Fredericksburg).
• 11/10—Participated in the work group on culture change in preparation for the Governor’s Conference on Aging in May.
• 11/10— Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center hosted the Central District Meeting where Lydia Ballentine, RPh, MS, CGP, Consultant with Omnicare, Inc. discussed antibiotic stewardship.
• 11/11—Dynamic Mobile Imaging hosted the Richmond District meeting at which Clay Landa with Hancock, Daniel, Johnson & Nagle, P.C. discussed the use of social media in long term care settings