UPDATE Weekly

There has been no time in recent memory that state and national elections have been more important.  The best way to make sure our voices are heard is by supporting NCHCFA’s Political Action Committee (PAC).   Political Action Committees are the most effective way to join forces with one message in support of our state’s elected officials. Political campaigns have become increasingly expensive and candidates must rely on contributions from individuals and PACs. Decisions made by members of the General Assembly have tremendous impact on the daily operations of a skilled nursing facility.  They make critical decisions about the challenges facing long term care providers every day such as Medicaid funding, health planning and certificate of need, health care workforce issues,  medical malpractice reforms, among others.  It is essential that our PAC support the individuals who share our views.

We need help from everyone – at all levels – so that we can be an effective public policy voice for ensuring North Carolina has a comprehensive, adequately funded long term health care system.  Let’s send a powerful message of unity on behalf of our state’s skilled nursing community.   Make a contribution today.  Any amount will be greatly appreciated.   You can visit our Web site at http://www.nursinghomesnc.com  and click on “Donate to NCHCFA/PAC” (top right corner) to make an on-line contribution or click on the following link:  http://nursinghnc.webfactional.com/donate-to-nchcfapac. 

To mail a donation, click here to download and print a PAC contribution form.  Please mail your contributions to:

NCHCFA/PAC
5109 Bur Oak Circle
Raleigh, NC 27612

You may also contribute and show your support by joining your friends and colleagues at the NCHCFA/PAC First Annual Pinehurst Autumn Classic in September!  See registration details below.  Together we CAN make a difference!

We gratefully acknowledge our 2011-12 contributors. Please click here to see the list.  Add your name to the list today!  We need you! Together we CAN make a difference!

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Make plans today to join your friends and colleagues in beautiful Pinehurst, North Carolina, on September 12^th and 13^th for the NCHCFA’s first annual “Pinehurst Autumn Classic” being held at the world famous Pine Needles Lodge and Resort. The event will begin on Wednesday evening with a reception, dinner and program, “An Analysis:  56 Days to Election 2012”.  Built in 1928, the Donald Ross course at Pine Needles has been host to three US Women’s Open tournaments, 1996, 2001 and again in 2007.

The Pinehurst Autumn Classic is being sponsored by the NC Health Care Facilities Association to benefit our political action committee (PAC).  Our PAC is woefully underfunded at a time when national and state elections have never been more important and the costs of running for elective office have never been higher.  To see a schedule of events and registration details, please click here.

You do not have to play golf or tennis to participate!  We hope you will join us in Pinehurst in September.

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September 14th is the NEW deadline for 2013 Fab 50 Nominations to be submitted!  This date is quickly approaching!

Have you nominated one or more of your front-line staff for the Fabulous Fifty Award?  What a great way to recognize and celebrate someone who makes a significant difference in the lives of your residents and their families.  To fill out nomination forms on-line visit the Member Center of the Association Web site at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5KSZ3RF.  Pictures for nominations submitted on-line may either be mailed to the Association office or e-mailed to janw@nchcfa.org.  Only one nomination may be submitted for each discipline, but we welcome nominations from more than one department of your facility.  To print and mail the nomination forms, please click here.

To date, the number of nominations received is substantially lower than last year.  The deadline to receive completed nominations is Friday, September 14th.  Please encourage your facility to participate in this special award program. 

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In a continuing effort to keep its membership informed of the latest news, events, trends and trainings in long term care, North Carolina Health Care Facilities Association has revamped UPDATE, its weekly newsletter.  Beginning with the September 5^th issue, members will find a cleaner, simpler format that makes it easier to find information and articles, search past issues, and stay connected to the latest changes in long term care.

As part of this change, the updated version will no longer be faxed.  If you currently receive the newsletter by fax, please call us and make sure we have a valid e-mail on file for you.

We hope that you find this revised newsletter useful, easy to navigate and that you make it a regular source of information.  If you have any questions, please contact the Association office at (919) 782-3827.

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The NCHCFA Annual Convention and Trade Show will be held February 10-13, 2013 at the Sheraton Four Seasons Hotel/Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, NC!  Brochures outlining specific program information will be mailed in December.

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Train your entire staff on the importance of fire safety with this comprehensive training program.  The instructor manual provides objectives, activities, and a list of required equipment and procedures.  The included videos, Flashover: Point of No Return and Human Behavior in Fires, reinforce your lessons by demonstrating fire containment and emergency procedures and by examining how people react to a fire emergency.

To order visit http://AHCApublications.org or call (800) 321-0343.

Product #6732
AHCA MEMBERS $55.95

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Does your facility need an extra copy of the new Membership Directory around the office?  This informative guide lists the NCHCFA Board of Directors, member facilities (by facility, administrator and district), staff contacts, and the NCHCFA trade members.  Contact Jan Williams at janw@nchcfa.org to order one for your facility.

• NCHCFA Members only:  $35.00 plus tax and shipping

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Will Turner, 94, has never had an emergency room experience quite like this.  At Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, he found thick mattresses to prevent bedsores, skid-proof floors, and curtains designed to produce less noise. It’s only a few examples of the features designed specifically for senior citizens.

http://dailynightly.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/04/22/11313904-emergency-rooms-designed-for-the-older-set?lite

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Richard Synergy flew a kite to an altitude of approximately 14,509 feet above the point of take-off in Ontario, Canada. At its maximum altitude the kite had 4.5 miles of woven kevlar line connecting it to a winch on the ground.

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