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IHCA Foundation offers new RN Gerontological Nursing Certification scholarships

The IHCA Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of 10 scholarships for a RN Test Prep Program for Certification in Gerontological Nursing being offered through AHCA/NCAL and the Univ...  more »

Every Senior has a Story - Submissions being accepted until February 3

The IHCA ICAL Public Relations Committee is now accepting submissions for the 2012 Every Senior has a Story program. Last year we received 65 submissions and the committee selected 11 to share with...  more »

National study shows precarious position of NFs' financial viability

At a time of economic struggle and continuous rounds of government funding reductions, skilled nursing facilities are in danger of falling into the red, finds a new study, more »

Census data shows 90+ a fast growing population

The nation’s 90-and-older population nearly tripled over the past three decades, reaching 1.9 million in 2010, according to a recently released report by the US Census Bureau and supported ...  more »

Iowa among LTC leaders in AARP report

Iowa ranks 6th and is among the highest performing states where "public policy decisions interact with private sector actions" in a report issued by AARP last week.

The stu...  more »

Influenza vaccine recommendations for 2011-2012

The CDC Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) released its 2011-2012 influenza season vaccine recommendations.

Like last year, a...  more »

Revised CMS memo includes Q&As on reporting crimes



HIPAA 5010 transition is coming - January 1, 2012

The Administrative Simplification provisions of HIPAA required the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish national standards for electronic health care transactions. Version 5...  more »

Iowa a National Leader in Direct Care Training

 The state, with the help of direct care workers, is developing career pathways within the direct care profession and will establish a Board of Direct Care Professionals by 2014. Matthew Cl...  more »

Report released on status of Iowa RCFs

The Governor’s Disability Council recently released its report more »

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