North Carolina Health Care Facilities Association

Congratulations to NCHCFA Board Member Neil L. Pruitt, Jr., Chair and CEO of PruittHealth, for being named the 2024 recipient of the AHCA/NCAL Mary K. Ousley Champion of Quality Award. This award honors individuals who have significantly advanced quality performance in long term and post-acute care.

Another great webinar is now available for registration! Sponsored by Southern Pharmacy Services, Marybeth Terry will guide attendees on how to:  1. Demonstrate proper hand hygiene techniques before and after completing a medication pass 2. Discuss best practices for completing a medication pass 3. Describe the correct organization and storage of medications in the medication cart 4. Explain the importance of the Do Not Crush list 5. Identify ways to prevent medication errors 6. Discuss the expiration dates of various medications

Register today for this important webinar! Sponsored by Hall Booth Smith, P.C., Becky Hewitt and Katherine Heath will cover topics such as capacity, legal surrogates, the adjudication process, and application of Federal and North Carolina Medicaid policies.

The Lunch and Learn Webinar sponsored by Baker Donelson is back with A Refresher on Leave Laws. Theresa Sprain will review FMLA eligibility and compliance, leave issues arising under the ADA, and the new requirements of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. 

NEW WEBINAR SERIES ALERT! This series begins on September 18. You can expect to gain: insight into common mental health disorders and caregiver strategies to support residents with these conditions; the ability to recognize and address substance use disorders; and confidence in managing behavioral health issues.

Have you registered for our Fall Symposium yet at https://cvent.me/eErM0L? If not, be sure to register to join us and book your hotel as there is only ONE WEEK left to save on accommodations at Wild Dunes Resort!

Quality Improvement Across the Continuum by Marilee Johnson, Navigating the Ethics of AI in the Nursing Home Industry by Beth "Z", and Implementing a Falls Prevention Program are just three of the many important educational sessions at Fall Symposium. Learn more and register at https://cvent.me/eErM0L.

Ron Hetrick, Senior Labor Economist and VP of Staffing Product with Lightcast, will give an update on the demographic drought on Monday, September 9 during our Fall Symposium. In his presentation, “Who is Going to do the Work? How the Demographic Drought will Reshape America,” he will discuss how the U.S. is amid an unprecedented and systemic labor shortage and where we are today. Learn more and register at https://cvent.me/eErM0L.

Tune into this AHCA/NCAL podcast featuring Ted Goins, Immediate Past NCHCFA Board Chair and President and CEO of Lutheran Services Carolinas. He discusses recruiting in long term care, the ongoing workforce shortage, and much more. Listen now at https://lnkd.in/dEJcsitS.

Hear from AHCA/NCAL President and CEO Mark Parkinson on Tuesday morning during our Fall Symposium. He will address nationwide topics that are key to the success and sustainability of long-term care providers. Learn more and register at https://cvent.me/eErM0L.