Wednesday, November 20, 2019
New Population Health Management Summit for Long Term and Post-Acute Care Leaders
Join
AHCA/NCAL and LTC/PAC providers, health plans, regulators, and investors for a
two-day intensive on all the latest in population health management from
December 9-10, 2019, at the InterContinental in Washington, D.C.
- Discuss the ways in which PHM models are improving quality and outcomes while reducing costs
- Learn new strategies to expand and improve your leadership capabilities in PHM
- Network with peers and nontraditional partners
- Gain a deeper understanding of CMS’ view of provider-led PHM efforts
You’ll learn from expert
speakers and each other at this unique event. With a focus on leadership,
you’ll gain a deeper understanding of PHM strategies that can take your
organization to the next level. Find out more about the summit and register today.
‘Sharing Our Wisdom’ Announced as 2020 Theme for National Skilled Nursing Care Week
AHCA recently announced “Sharing Our Wisdom” as the 2020
theme for National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW), which will be held May
10-16. The theme "Sharing Our
Wisdom," will celebrate skilled nursing centers, and their residents and
staff, by showcasing the insight, purpose, and wisdom to be learned from our
seniors, those living with dementia, and people with developmental and
intellectual disabilities. Residents offer a unique perspective based on their
life experiences, reminding us to be present, celebrate the small moments, and
value connections. NSNCW 2020 will focus
on the collective wisdom that residents can offer and share.
Established by the American Health Care Association (AHCA) in
1967, NSNCW, formerly known as National Nursing Home Week, recognizes the
essential role of skilled nursing care centers in caring for America’s frail,
elderly, and disabled. Skilled nursing
care centers and members of the public can download NSNCW promotional materials
at www.ahcancal.org/NSNCW and are encouraged to share activities, ideas, and
experiences for the observance on social media using the hashtag, #NSNCW. AHCA will issue a planning guide and product
catalog in late February. For more information on National Skilled Nursing Care
Week, visit www.ahcancal.org/NSNCW.
Senate Aging Committee Releases Report on Falls Prevention and Holds Hearing on Strategies to Protect Seniors from Injury
Last
month, the U.S. Senate Aging Committee held a hearing titled, “Falls
Prevention: National, State, and Local Level Solutions to Better Support Seniors.”
At the hearing, the Committee unveiled a report
that provides evidence-based recommendations on ways to reduce the risk of
falling. More specifically, the Aging Committee’s report made
recommendations in four key areas that can be found here
in the Committee’s press statement. The press statement includes that
“Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries among older
adults that incur $50 billion annually in total medical costs. That
number is expected to double to $100 billion by 2030, and the majority of these
costs are borne by Medicare and Medicaid.” You can also read the full
testimony of the witnesses and watch a recording of the hearing here.
AARP Report on Caregiving Released during National Family Caregivers Month
On
November 14, AARP released Valuing
the Invaluable 2019 Update: Charting a Path Forward, finding
that 41 million family caregivers provided 34 billion hours of care worth $470
billion in 2017. The report includes state
data on the number of family caregivers, hours of care they provide, and
the value of this unpaid care. It also, among other things, highlights
key trends in family caregiving and provides a series of family caregiving
related policy recommendations. You can access the full report, an
infographic, and more at www.aarp.org/valuing.
We Need You for Our Social Media Initiative
AHCA/NCAL
began a new social media advocacy initiative earlier this year and is
encouraging all members to get involved.
The effort focuses on improving the overall image of the post-acute and
long term care profession by sharing positive stories and pushing back on
pieces that attempt to tie all providers to isolated negative events.
AHCA/NCAL
will be sending interested members tips for getting more involved on social
media, best practices for posting content, sample posts, and a roundup of positive
stories about the profession on a regular basis. Individuals who want to get
involved should email socialmedia@ahca.org to get on the mailing list.
The
campaign also will include a rapid response to stories that are unfairly
negative about the profession or do not accurately portray the reality of
post-acute and long term care. AHCA/NCAL
hopes to build on these successes as the year continues. With thousands of buildings
nationwide who touch the lives of millions of people, there is the chance to
seriously affect the way the profession is viewed and treated by lawmakers and
the media.
National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities
The National Association of States
United for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD) holds a monthly call or webinar
concerning topics of interest to those who work in the field of aging and
disability. One of the past calls focused on resources
for people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias and their caregivers. Information about
future calls, and audio recording of previous ones, can be found here.
Upcoming 2019 and 2020 Events
- Population Health Management Summit in Washington, D.C. – December 9-10, 2019
- Quality Summit – March 9-11, 2019
- Independent Owner’s Conference – March 11-13, 2019
2019 and 2020 Health Care Observances
December 2019 marks, among other observances,
World AIDS Day (December 1st),
National
Influenza Vaccination Week (December 1-7), and National
Hand Washing Awareness Week (December 1-7).
The 2020 Healthcare Observances Calendar can be found here.
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