Greetings!

Today we're hosting a member call on COVID-19 at 3:30 pm. Call in numbers are included below.

This message also includes:
  • a link to a new AHCA/NCAL resource on helping you provide emotional support to your staff--we know they are working under tremendous stress and you are doing all you can to support them; 
  • an AHCA/NCAL resource on what to do when COVID-19 gets in your building, and
  • a video featuring AHCA/NCAL's Mark Parkinson and Dr. David Gifford.

Sincerely,

April Payne, LNHA
Vice President of Quality Improvement | Director of VCAL
Virginia Health Care Association | Virginia Center for Assisted Living 
VHCA-VCAL Member Call: COVID-19
March 27, 2020 | 3:30 pm
 
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Phone Number: 1-646-876-9923
Meeting ID: 625 702 773
 
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Agenda
  1. Welcome | Novel Martin | Chairman of the Board
  2. Update from VHCA-VCAL | Keith Hare | President and CEO
  3. Medicaid and Federal Stimulus Bill Update | Steve Ford | Senior Vice President for Policy and Reimbursement
  4. Hot Topic Review | April Payne | Vice President of Quality Improvement and Director of VCAL
  5. Q&A

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Emotionally Supporting Staff

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a mental and emotional toll on Americans across the country. Health care workers especially feel the burden of this crisis. Providers must take steps to ensure the health and well-being of their staff as they navigate this challenging time. AHCA/NCAL has compiled resources to help providers prevent burnout and ensure staff feel supported at work.

This column by Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D. Managing staff anxiety in the time of COVID-19 (mcknights.com, March 25, 2020) also has some valuable advice.
New Video Series: Mark’s COVID-19 Updates

AHCA/NCAL has released the first of a new series of videos where AHCA/NCAL President and CEO Mark Parkinson gives a national update on the COVID-19 pandemic. In this first video, Mark talks with Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Gifford about What to Do When COVID-19 Gets into Your LTC Facility and if you’re running low on PPE.
The video is about seven minutes long and would be great to watch with staff. 
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