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Below is a listing of the 2015 Fabulous Fifty recipients. NCHCFA would like to thank all facilities that submitted nominations. We had a tremendous response to help recognize front-line staff for their contributions. Each of this year’s recipients will be honored at the Awards program in their district. The 15th Annual Fabulous Fifty Special Recognition Awards program will be at the following locations:

The dates for the 15th Annual Fabulous 50 Celebrations are

District I – October 16, 2014, Grand Bohemian Hotel, Asheville
District II – October 21, 2014, Hilton Charlotte University Place, Charlotte
District III – October 23, 2014, Grandover Resort, Greensboro
District IV – October 28, 2014, Mad Boar Restaurant, Wallace
District V – October 30, 2014, Renaissance North Hills Hotel, Raleigh

District I
Jill Clayton– Givens Highland Farms
Darlene Cullins– Skyland Care Center
Samuel Green- Smoky Mountain Health & Rehab Center
Deborah Griffiths- Grace Heights Health & Rehab Center
Mary Littrell- Autumn Care of Waynesville
Lauren Montella- Pisgah Manor Health Care Center
Jessica Moore- Universal Health Care-Fletcher
Becky Summerlin- Lenoir Healthcare Center
Natasha Williamson- Macon Valley Nursing & Rehab Center
Belinda Winston- Silver Bluff Village

District II
Crystal Benfield- Trinity Ridge
Maureen Benton- Peak Resources-Gastonia
Terry Davidson- Big Elm Rehab & Living Center
Annie Evans- Westwood Hills Nursing & Rehab Center
Denise Hazelwood- Brian Center-Lincolnton
Jimmy Sigmon- Trinity Ridge
Barbara Sinclair- Carrington Place Nursing Center
Sharon Thompson- Peak Resources-Charlotte
Lanay Wade- PruittHealth-Town Center
Keisha Wright- Conover Nursing & Rehab Center

District III
Deborah Curtis- Pine Ridge Health & Rehab
Earlene Holt- Peak Resources-Alamance
Reather Massenburg- Hillcrest Convalescent Center
Margaret McKay- The Oaks
Leone Parker- Universal Health Care-Ramseur
Betty Riddle- Peak Resources-Alamance
Tracy Snow- Village Care of King
Irene Stackhouse- Blumenthal Nursing & Rehab
Cindy Wilson-The Graybrier Nursing & Retirement Center
Troy Younger- Peak Resources-Treyburn

District IV
Annie Brice- Westfield Rehab & Health Center
Beverly Brightman- Croatan Ridge Nursing & Rehab
Constance Bryant- Universal Healthcare-Brunswick
Genara Gaskill- Riverpoint Crest Nursing & Rehab
Joanne Hamlin- Liberty Commons Rehab Center
Beverly Johnson- Golden Years Nursing Home
Hermetta Judge- Pender Memorial Hospital Skilled Care
Mary Lee- Liberty Commons-Columbus County
Kathleen Oxendine- Highland Acres Nursing & Rehab
Robin Woodland- Village Green Rehab & Health Care

District V
Marshall Curmon- PruittHealth-Farmville
Arnetta Freeman- Ayden Court Nursing & Rehab
Joe Jones- South Village
Ruth Morgan- Universal Healthcare-Oxford
Frederick Patrick- Universal Healthcare-Greenville
James Price- Capital Nursing & Rehab
Judy Stevens- Franklin Oaks Nursing & Rehab
Joyce Troy- Universal Healthcare-Fuquay-Varina
Teresa Wooten- Longleaf Neuro Medical Treatment Center
Angela Wynn- Barbour Court Nursing & Rehab

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Recently, NCDHHS Secretary Aldona Wos sent a letter to the NC Joint Legislative Program Evaluation Oversight Committee with an overview of the changes that DHHS has taken in the Medicaid program. This letter can be read by clicking here.

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On September 8, 2014 the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) released their final rule regarding the disposal of controlled substances which takes effect October 9, 2014. This rule governs the secure disposal of controlled substances by registrants and ultimate users. These regulations will implement the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010 by expanding the options available to collect controlled substances from ultimate users for the purpose of disposal, including: take-back events, mail-back programs, and collection receptacle locations. Significant changes are made in this final rule which the DEA states are to help ensure that long term care centers have adequate disposal options.

AHCA/NCAL previously submitted comments to DEA on the proposed rule requesting clarification and modification in order for long term care providers to be able to fully operationalize the provisions that impact long term care settings. While the rule states it is voluntary to maintain collection receptacles at long term care centers, AHCA/NCAL continues to have concern with a variety of components in the final rule. These concerns include potentially significant operational challenges associated with the ultimate user and the process centers must take to dispose of drugs on behalf of the resident along with increased risk for DEA inspection. That being said, this is an individual organization decision and in house legal counsel should be consulted. AHCA/NCAL is analyzing the impact of the final rule on long term care centers including SNF and AL and will provide an update as soon as possible.

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Advance registration for the AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo is now closed. If you wish to attend this year’s event, you can register in D.C. On-site registration will be available and opens Sunday, October 5th at 6:45 am. Download this year’s Convention & Expo Preliminary Program.

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We are pleased to present the digital edition of the 2014-2015 NCHCFA Annual Membership Directory and Resource Guide. This year’s directory includes the listing of our facility members and trade associate members.

Please consider NCHCFA members first when looking for long-term care placement and professional services. For quick referencing, click on the Table of Contents on Page 5 and be directed to the page you would like to view. You may also view and download the directory through our Web site at http://www.NursingHomesNC.com.

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This book offers CNAs the support of trained and experienced mentors to guide their way as they develop into quality health care professionals. Implementing this program can help you reduce your facility’s CNA turnover rate, save money and build a more competent staff. You’ll have happier residents and a higher quality facility as a result!

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

Product #6706
AHCA MEMBERS $59.95

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Important information for residents and families This brochure outlines what physical restraints are, when they should be used, rules and regulations concerning restraints, and making decisions about using them. Contact Jan Williams at janw@nchcfa.org to order brochures for your facility.

• NCHCFA Member: $30.00 per 100 brochures plus tax and shipping
• Non-Members: $60.00 per 100 brochures plus tax and shipping

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After Surgery, Surprise $117,000 Medical Bill From Doctor He Didn’t Know

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/21/us/drive-by-doctoring-surprise-medical-bills.html

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During his time as President, Bill Clinton sent only two e-mails, one to our troops in the Adriatic, and one to John Glenn when he was 77 years old in outer space.

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