In addition,
CMS released a webinar earlier this year entitled, Caring for the Caregivers:
Using REACH into Indian Country to Support People Caring for Patients with
Dementia and Alzheimer’s. This webinar is a discussion
with IHS and VA staff on coordination, collaboration, and training
opportunities for the REACH into Indian Country.
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Webinars of Interest
Stay informed
and tune in to AHCA/NCAL-hosted pre-recorded and live webinars on a number of topics impacting the long term care profession.
Association Launches New Learning Management Website
"We created ahcancalED for our members
who do not have the time or budget to develop the newest in-service
training," said Dr. David Gifford, AHCA/NCAL Senior Vice President of
Quality and Regulatory Affairs. "Our objective also was to provide the
best and latest educational tools, especially as CMS increases its regulatory
requirements about staff training and competency in a number of areas.
ahcancalED is designed to help individuals in our profession do a better job of
caring for patients and residents and advance in their careers."
The information on ahcancalED is structured
to make the online learning experience engaging, meaningful, and
interactive for users. The fresh graphics and clearly defined sections within
the site make it easy for users to navigate and find the information they need.
The site also allows users to track their own learning progress.
Teams of experts from around the country
working with AHCA/NCAL staff helped to create the content. "We will
constantly be adding new programs and materials so that we can keep the site
fresh and dynamic," said Gifford. "We'll continue to look for new
ways the site can grow and serve our members. It's a great value-added benefit
and a tangible example of our commitment to enhancing quality."
ahcancalED can be accessed at https://educate.ahcancal.org/. Suggestions for content or other site enhancements can
be submitted to the ahcancalED team at educate@ahca.org. AHCA/NCAL welcomes ideas that will help improve quality
and strengthen the knowledge, skills and attitudes of staff in the long term
and post-acute care community.
Personal Excellence: The BIG Decision Each Person Must Make
Dr. Bryan K.
Williams states that, “No
one can make you have enthusiasm. Success, vitality, and achievement are all a
direct result of it. One of the most beautiful sights to behold is someone
who is fully engaged in what they do and
enthusiastic about their craft. I love to see that. At the end of the day,
however, enthusiasm is a personal choice. Despite the best leadership practices
and organizational standards, having a strong commitment comes down to each
person making a personal decision about how exceptional they are going to be.” To read the
full blog posting, please click here.
| Dr. Williams is a consultant, trainer, and author, who focuses on the areas of service excellence and organizational effectiveness. He has spoken at numerous AHCA/NCAL events, and his passion is to serve others so they may better serve the world. Here is a link where you can see some of Dr. Williams’ book recommendations on service, leadership and personal development. |
From the Blog of Josh Linkner
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.
2015 Health Care Observances
The 2015
AHCA/NCAL Health Care Observances Calendar can be found here. November marks, among other observances, National Family
Caregivers Month,
National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, and American Diabetes Month.
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