October 5, 2022 - Issue 2185

Secure Your Spot for the 2022 NCHCFA Financial Summit - Register Now!

Registration is open for the 2022 NCHCFA Financial Summit at the Renaissance Raleigh on November 9-11.   
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Gain Access to the 9/30 Webinar on CDC & CMS Updates Presented by SPICE

On 9/30/22, SPICE presented a webinar with updates from the CDC and CMS. Along with the webinar, you will have access to:   Webinar slides  Tables...
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Medicaid Rate Changes Effective October 1st

On October 1st, the nursing facility Medicaid rate reflected several changes. Some of these changes are the expected annual updates, while others are new changes...
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NEW Webinar Alert – Emergency Preparedness in LTC Facilities Presented by Stan Szpytek

Back by popular demand! If you missed this session during our Summer Symposium, register now!
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NC DHHS Nursing Home Licensure and Certification Section Offering Free Training for Minimum Data Set Coding in October

Every year the NC DHHS Nursing Home Licensure and Certification Section offers training for Minimum Data Set coding.
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Register for the Four-Part Webinar Series: Regulatory Changes & Updated Guidance featuring Bekka Cheek & Polly Welsh

This four-part webinar series will provide an overview and regulatory changes and updated guidance on minimum health and safety standards that Nursing Homes must meet to participate in Medicare and Medicaid.
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FutureCare NC and Alliant Health Group Scholarship Announcement

The FUTURECARE NC AND ALLIANT HEALTH GROUP SCHOLARSHIP is available to current employees of member facilities in good standing with the North Carolina Health Care Facilities Association.
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2023 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program Workshops for NCHCFA Members

If your organization has thought about participating in the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award program, this is your opportunity to complete the Bronze Award application from beginning to end with coaching support along the way from our expert facilitators.
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NC CareGivers Quarterly Report

NC CareGivers is proud to partner with North Carolina’s skilled nursing facilities to address the critical shortage of nurse aides in our state.
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Meet Our Pledge Partners of The Week: AvidXchange & Pharmacy Network Services!

Meet our pledge partners of the week!
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AHCA Product of the Week - Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Training

Working in skilled nursing, assisted living and ID/DD settings is incredibly rewarding. It is also stressful due to the demands and pressures faced on a daily basis.
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Did You Know?

The full moon in the fall that occurs during the equinox is much brighter (almost orange) and rises much earlier than a typical full moon. 
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