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 April 17, 2017.   

• 4/18—Attended the AHCA Quality Cabinet strategic planning session in Baltimore.
• 4/18—Participated in the CCC Plus Nursing Facility Work Group.
• 4/20—Attended the Virginia Healthcare Acquired Infections advisory meeting.
• 4/20—Attended the spring meeting of the AHCA/NCAL state executives in Washington, DC.
• 4/20—Toured McKesson’s Vision Center.
• 4/20—Participated in training for the new nursing aide examination process.
• 4/20—Attended political fundraisers for Del. Chris Head (R-Roanoke), Del. Bobby Orrock (R-Caroline County), and Del. Delores McQuinn (D-Richmond).
• 4/21—Met with representative of Sentara Healthcare and Optima Health.
• 4/21—Participated in a webinar for best practices for medication management promoted by the Geriatric Mental Health Partnership.