September 27, 2023 - Issue 2232

REMINDER! Federal Program Offers Free COVID-19 Tests to SNFs

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) COVID-19 Testing Team announces an opportunity for skilled nursing facilities (including long-term care and nursing home...
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CCRC Exemption from Sales and Use Tax

The North Carolina General Assembly late last week approved the state’s two-year budget. Included in the legislation is an exemption from the state’s sales and...
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Changes Impacting Nursing Facilities

On October 1, Medicaid will be requiring the use of the Optional State Assessment. For additional information, click here.     In addition, a bulletin was recently...
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CMS Announces Pause to Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program

In mid-April of this year, CMS announced that it would pause the Civil Money Penalty Reimbursement Program (CMPRP) application process to review the program and...
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Podcast: Self-Care in Long Term Care – Resiliency Among Teams

AHCA/NCAL’s Self-Care in Long Term Care podcast series continues. Launched this month, the ninth podcast focuses on promotion and strategies to build resilient teams. The Self-Care in...
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2024 NCHCFA Annual Awards Nomination Now Open

Nominations are open for the 2024 NCHCFA Annual Awards through October 20, 2023. The NCHCFA Annual Awards program honors individuals who are the backbone of...
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SEPTEMBER 28, Webinar: An Update on NLRB’s Stericycle Ruling

Join NCHCFA for a Webinar: An Update on NLRB’s Stericycle Ruling presented by Joel R. White, Labor and Employment Counsel, on September 28 at 12:00...
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SEPTEMBER 28, OCTOBER 5 and OCTOBER 26, Alliant Health Solutions Education and Office Hours Event: Give the Boost a Shot

Join Alliant Health Solutions for free education and office hours events on September 28, October 5, and October 26 at 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.   Click...
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OCTOBER 11 and 18, NC CareGivers Webinar: Inspiring with a Shared Vision

Join NC CareGivers for a free webinar “Inspiring with a Shared Vision” presented by Chris Ridenhour on October 11 at 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. and...
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OCTOBER 24, Webinar: Don’t Get Burned at Your Next Life Safety Survey

Join NCHCFA for a Webinar: Don't Get Burned at Your Next Life Safety Survey presented by Kenn Daily, President at Elder Care Systems Group, on...
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NOVEMBER 8 and 15, AHCA/NCAL Bronze Quality Award Workshops

NCHCFA, in partnership with several state affiliates, presents the ACHA/NCAL Bronze Quality Award Workshops on November 8 and 15 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.   Register...
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Trade Associate Members Spotlight: Meet 360Care & Baker Donelson!

Meet 360Care! 360care serves as the link between senior care communities and ancillary providers. As an administrative services company, 360care performs all the “front and...
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AHCA Product of the Week: ahcancalED Sale on Key Education

ahcancalED is offering $100 off registration fees now – November 30, 2023 on AHCA’s Infection Preventionist Training (IPCO), Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), and PHI Coaching...
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Did You Know?

The first American newspaper, “Publick Occurrences Both Foreign and Domestick,” was published in Boston on September 25, 1690. However, it was shut down after its...
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