ICF/IID Reports

AHCA's Research Department has released the following June 2019 updates for use by AHCA/NCAL members (Login Required):

• LTC Stats: Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) Standard Health Survey Report, June 2019 
• LTC Stats: Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID), Facility and Resident Characteristics, June 2019

If you have any questions relating to these reports, which include important ICF/IID state and national data, please contact AHCA’s Research Director, Kiran Sreenivas.

We Need You for Our Social Media Initiative

AHCA/NCAL began a social media advocacy initiative last 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.

Articles and Resources of Interest

• Long Term and Post-Acute Care Providers Earn Quality Improvement Recognition
• CMS Speaker confirmed for 2020 AHCA/NCAL Quality Summit
• Take a No-Risk Opportunity to Lower Your 2020 Utility Bills with Cleary Energy
• AHCA/NCAL Quality Summit Helps You Excel in 2020
• Achievers of 2020 AHCA/NCAL Quality Initiative Recognition Program Announced

Legislative and Agency Corner

• Three ACA Taxes Repealed
• AHCA Issues Statement on Staffing Bill
• FDA Misses Deadline To Ban Devices Used To Shock Those With Special Needs
• Proposed Social Security Changes Could Cut Off Beneficiaries With Disabilities
• Parents Seek Housing For Adult Children With Disabilities

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 2020 Events

• ID/DD Congressional Hill Fly-In Event – February 26, 2020
• Quality Summit – March 9-11, 2020  
• Independent Owner’s Conference – March 11-13, 2020

2020 Health Care Observances

February 2020 marks, among other observances, National Cancer Prevention Month, American Heart Month, AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month and National Wear Red Day (February 7).  The 2020 Healthcare Observances Calendar can be found here.