Join ICAL for its in-person Assisted Living Regulatory Class, sponsored by HealthCARE of Iowa and NuCara Pharmacy, tomorrow, April 18. The focus of the education will be a review of the assisted living regulations and survey process, the role of the nurse and health care assistant in assisted living settings and medication management. This course is approved for 7.0 CEUs for nurses, administrators and assisted living managers.
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Post-acute providers, such as nursing facilities, assisted living programs, residential care facilities and home health agencies, along with other provider types in Iowa, are required to complete both criminal background checks and dependent adult/child abuse registry reviews using the SING platform prior to employment of an individual. Provider types not required by state rules to complete background checks and/or abuse registry reviews may not be allowed access to the SING platform at the current time. Therefore, IHCA recommends that members partner only with health care employment agencies that are registered with the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL) due to the risk of incomplete background check and abuse registry reviews.
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The April assisted living (AL) and residential care facility (RCF) survey trend reports are now available on the IHCA website. These reports are member-only resources that provide listings of the most frequently cited tags and most common insufficiencies. Please share these reports with the individuals at your facility involved with managing survey quality, as they are helpful resources when planning for future surveys.
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) invites medical professionals to attend the virtual 2024 Annual Governor’s Conference on Substance Use, Prevention, Treatment and Recovery next Tuesday, April 23, and Wednesday, April 24.
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) invites post-acute providers to attend the 2024 Iowa Infection Prevention and Control Conference on May 7 and 8 at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames. This two-day, in-person conference brings together medical professionals invested in the improvement and management of evidence-based infection prevention and control principles. This program will be of particular interest to infection preventionists, medical directors and providers, nurses and allied health professionals involved in the advancement of infection prevention in the post-acute setting.
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The John W. & Kimberly D. Grubb Registered Nurse (RN) Scholarship Program, made possible by the John R. and Zelda Z. Grubb Charitable Foundation, is for employees of IHCA member organizations who are pursuing an accredited RN degree or seeking to advance their nursing degree. A total of 40 $4,000 scholarships are available for IHCA member employees enrolled in an accredited RN degree program.
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Each week of Iowa’s 2024 legislative session, IHCA provides a brief summary of bill-related updates regarding long-term care. This week’s updates involve bills related to nursing home administrator provisional licenses, social work licensure compact and more. Additionally, IHCA has provided budget update, as well as a list of upcoming town halls where you can advocate for long-term care in-person.
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Earn up to 8.75 CEUs at the AHCA/NCAL Quality Summit 2024 on Monday, May 20, through Wednesday, May 22, in San Antonio, TX. The goal of the Quality Summit 2024 is to offer innovative ideas, strategies and inspiration to help you provide the highest quality of care to your residents. This year's education sessions are based on the seven categories of the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence, the cornerstone of the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program.
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Join IHCA on May 7 and 9 for its May District Education events! The events will be held in Jefferson on May 7 and in Cedar Rapids on May 9. Topics covered will include human resources essentials, a legislative update and regulatory self-defense for assisted living and nursing facilities. The education sessions will offer 4.0 CEUs for nurses, administrators, department heads and assisted living managers.
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As the long-term care community becomes more diverse, representing a variety of ethnic and cultural considerations, long-term care communities need to ensure that staff understand and embrace the value of sensitivity and cultural competence in the workplace. IHCA's Sensitivity and Cultural Competency webinar, held on Thursday, June 6, will explore the regulatory and employee expectations for diversity, equity and inclusion in matters of communication and responsiveness to the potential barriers to harmony. This webinar is approved for 1.5 CEUs for activity professionals, dietary staff, social services, nurses, department heads, nursing facility administrators and assisted living managers.
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IHCA and ICAL members have access to a wealth of online education through AHCA/NCAL. Online courses feature live and pre-recorded events, toolkits and resources, covering a wide range of timely topics. CEUs are also available, depending on the course. Check out these programs currently available through AHCA/NCAL.
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To better serve nurses of IHCA and ICAL member facilities, IHCA has launched Nurse Connect, a peer group made specifically for long-term and post-acute care...
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Assisted Living Management Certification Course | April 15-19 Join ICAL next Monday, April 15 through Friday, April 19 for its Assisted Living Management Certification Program....
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Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated recommendations for U.S. suppliers of plastic syringes, consumers, health care providers and facilities. It notes until...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) invites medical professionals to attend the 2024 Annual Governor’s Conference on Substance Use, Prevention, Treatment and...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) invites post-acute providers to attend the 2024 Iowa Infection Prevention and Control Conference on May 7...
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Healthcare Academy is hosting a free webinar titled Mastering Behavioral-Based and Peer Interviewing on Wednesday, May 8 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. This webinar...
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This year the IHCA Foundation is offering 88 scholarships, totaling more than $200,000, to help individuals interested in pursuing or advancing their career in long-term...
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Each week of Iowa’s 2024 legislative session, IHCA provides a brief summary of bill-related updates regarding long-term care. For questions or concerns, contact Brandon Hagen,...
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Congratulations to IHCA member Stonehill Communities in Dubuque on being selected as a participant in the CMS Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model program....
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This year the IHCA Foundation is offering 88 scholarships, totaling more than $200,000, to help individuals interested in pursuing or advancing their career in long-term...
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Next Wednesday, April 10, from noon-1:00 p.m., Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will host a free webinar for all health care professionals...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) informational letter (IL) 2574 is intended to provide notice that Iowa Medicaid is...
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Bill updates Each week of Iowa’s 2024 legislative session, IHCA provides a brief summary of bill-related updates regarding long-term care. For questions or concerns, contact...
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Earn up to 8.75 CEUs at the American Health Care Association (AHCA)/National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) Quality Summit 2024 on Monday, May 20, through...
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IHCA/ICAL members who are considering implementing a Population Health Management (PHM) model in the future are encouraged to learn the fundamentals now through AHCA's/NCAL's PHM...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hosting the 2024 Iowa Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit tomorrow, March 28, at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames, Iowa. This summit is designed to highlight the importance of antimicrobial stewardship and focus on implementation strategies to promote facility-wide incorporation and improved antimicrobial use and patient outcomes for both humans and animals.
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services reminds providers that effective March 17, 2023, Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver and Habilitation providers must report and receive approval for new residential and non-residential settings prior to using HCBS funding in the setting. March 17, 2023, marked the end of the transition period for states to fully comply with the CMS final rule for HCBS settings. The HCBS settings rule requires states to ensure all settings where HCBS waiver and Habilitation services are provided comply with HCBS settings requirements rule prior to receiving HCBS funding in the setting.
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On March 25, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), CMS and the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) provided additional information and resources for providers impacted by the Change Healthcare security incident. Resources include information to help providers connect with payers, links to payer resources, information on advanced payments and more.
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Each week of Iowa’s 2024 legislative session, IHCA provides a brief summary of bill-related updates regarding long-term care. This week’s updates involve bills related to nursing home administrator provisional licenses, social work licensure compact, dementia service specialists, statewide dementia care coordination and more. Additionally, IHCA has provided a list of upcoming town halls where you can advocate for long-term care in-person.
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This year the IHCA Foundation is offering 88 scholarships, totaling more than $200,000, to help individuals interested in pursuing or advancing their career in long-term care. Applications will open this Sunday and run through May 31 for current long-term care employees seeking to advance their health care or leadership skills, as well as high school seniors, veterans or individuals residing in rural Iowa counties who are pursuing an education in health care.
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IHCA and ICAL members have access to a wealth of online education through AHCA/NCAL. Online courses feature live and pre-recorded events, toolkits and resources, covering a wide range of timely topics. CEUs are also available, depending on the course. Check out these programs currently available through AHCA/NCAL.
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On Wednesday, April 10, from noon-1:00 p.m., Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will host a free webinar for all health care professionals...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hosting the 2024 Iowa Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit next Thursday, March 28, at the Gateway Hotel...
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CMS recently posted a fact sheet with additional guidance for providers and Medicare Administrative Contractors impacted by the Change Healthcare security incident. The fact sheet...
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Candidate filing deadline The filing deadline for Iowa's June primary was last Friday, March 15. Although some legislators had already indicated their intention to retire...
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Earn up to 8.75 CEUs at the American Health Care Association (AHCA)/National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) Quality Summit 2024 on Monday, May 20, through...
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Earn CEUs at your convenience by taking advantage of IHCA’s on-demand catalog of educational offerings. On-demand courses are available 24/7 and can be completed at...
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Join ICAL on Tuesday, June 4, for its in-person Assisted Living (AL) Nurses Conference. This conference, sponsored by HealthCARE of Iowa and Synchrony Health Services,...
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Grow your skills, earn up to 10.0 CEUs and spring into quality improvement next week at IHCA's two-day, in-person 2024 Spring Education Conference. This conference,...
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In an effort to better serve nurses of IHCA and ICAL member facilities, IHCA has launched Nurse Connect, a peer group made specifically for long-term and post-acute...
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As AHCA/NCAL shared previously, UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s technology subsidiary Change Healthcare announced that its systems were adversely affected by a security incident a few weeks...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hosting the 2024 Iowa Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit on Thursday, March 28, at the Gateway Hotel...
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Each week of Iowa’s 2024 legislative session, IHCA will provide a brief summary of bill-related updates regarding long-term care. For questions or concerns, contact Brandon...
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Join IHCA on May 7 and 9 for its May District Education and Meeting events, sponsored by CE Solutions, HPSI Purchasing Services, Healthcare of Iowa,...
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Join IHCA for its Medicaid HCBS Elderly Waiver Review Class, sponsored by Healthcare of Iowa, on May 23. The course will include an overview of...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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Work with those who truly understand your business. IHCA is proud to partner with Iowa Long-Term Care (LTC) Risk Management Association, a group self-insured association...
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Grow your skills, earn up to 10.0 CEUs and spring into quality improvement at IHCA's two-day, in-person 2024 Spring Education Conference. This conference, sponsored by...
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In an effort to better serve nurses of IHCA and ICAL member facilities, IHCA has launched Nurse Connect, a peer group made specifically for long-term and post-acute...
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Indwelling devices, such as central intravenous lines and foley urinary catheters, are necessary tools to help treat people who are ill. While these devices do...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued updated guidance for respiratory viruses in community settings. The CDC’s respiratory virus guidance is intended...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will soon launch an updated website as part of its Digital Communication Modernization and Clean Slate initiatives....
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hosting the 2024 Iowa Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit on Thursday, March 28, at the Gateway Hotel...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule, entitled Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which...
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Please see the updated Molina Healthcare Provider Bulletin regarding the Optum-Change Healthcare outage that has impacted electronic claims submissions, as well as payment and settlement services....
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Iowa Total Care recently released a provider news alert on Feb. 29. As of Feb. 1, 2024, Iowa Total Care members’ Person-Centered Service Plans (PCSPs)...
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Each week of Iowa’s 2024 legislative session, IHCA will provide a brief summary of bill-related updates regarding long-term care. For questions or concerns, contact Brandon...
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As an IHCA/ICAL member, you have access to Insurance Solutions, a member savings program by AHCA/NCAL. Insurance Solutions offers a variety of employee health insurance...
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Grow your skills, earn up to 10.0 CEUs and spring into quality improvement at IHCA's two-day, in-person 2024 Spring Education Conference. This conference, sponsored by...
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Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP) is giving away five free registrations to IHCA’s Spring Education Conference, sponsored by Right Dose, A Guardian Pharmacy, on...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2555 regarding universal prior authorization (PA) forms for...
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On Feb. 21, Change Healthcare, a software and data analytics subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group’s Optum unit, experienced a cybersecurity incident that has impacted its network...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hosting the 2024 Iowa Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit on Thursday, March 28, at the Gateway Hotel...
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Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule, entitled Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which...
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Each week of Iowa's 2024 legislative session, IHCA will provide a brief summary of bill-related updates regarding long-term care. For questions or concerns, contact Brandon...
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Join IHCA for its Day on the Hill next Wednesday, Feb. 28, sponsored by Medline. Your participation in this event is critical to making an...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hosting the 2024 Iowa Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit on Thursday, March 28, at the Gateway Hotel...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2558 regarding a change in provider enrollment application...
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Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule, Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which goes...
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Each week of Iowa's 2024 legislative session, IHCA will provide a brief summary of bill-related updates regarding long-term care. For questions or concerns, contact Brandon...
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Grow your skills, earn up to 10.0 CEUs and spring into quality improvement at IHCA's two-day, in-person 2024 Spring Education Conference. This conference, sponsored by...
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Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP) is giving away five free registrations to IHCA’s Spring Education Conference, sponsored by Right Dose, A Guardian Pharmacy, on...
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Make sure you are taking advantage of all the benefits your IHCA membership has to offer by reviewing IHCA’s new member benefits guide. This comprehensive...
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Join IHCA for its in-person Life Safety-Fire Safety Emergency Readiness Conference, sponsored by Midwest Alarm Services, at the West Des Moines Marriott Hotel next Tuesday,...
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Each week of Iowa's 2024 legislative session, IHCA will provide a brief summary of bill-related updates regarding long-term care. For questions or concerns, contact Brandon...
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Join IHCA for its Day on the Hill on Feb. 28, sponsored by Medline. Your participation in this event is critical to making an impact...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hosting the 2024 Iowa Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit on Thursday, March 28, at the Gateway Hotel...
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Grow your skills, earn up to 10.0 CEUs and spring into quality improvement at IHCA's two-day, in-person 2024 Spring Education Conference. This conference, sponsored by...
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Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP) is giving away five free registrations to IHCA’s Spring Education Conference, sponsored by Right Dose, A Guardian Pharmacy, on...
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AHCA/NCAL’s Infection Preventionist Specialized Training (IPCO) is recommended for individuals responsible for infection prevention and control in all long-term care settings and is specifically tailored...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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Hannah Freund joined the IHCA team this month as the association’s Education Director. In this new role, Hannah will work closely with the Vice President...
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As the deadline quickly approaches, we want to remind you about the opportunity to apply for the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hosting the 2024 Iowa Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit on Thursday, March 28, at the Gateway Hotel...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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The Iowa Legislature convened Monday, Jan. 8 at 10:00 a.m. for the second year of the 90th Iowa General Assembly. Each week of the 2024...
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As the deadline quickly approaches, we want to remind you about the opportunity to apply for the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hosting the 2024 Iowa Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit on Thursday, March 28 at the Gateway Hotel...
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The American Health Care Association (AHCA) recently announced free Life Safety Code trainings and tools available to members. The Life Safety Code is a complex...
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In the ever-evolving battle against respiratory diseases, long-term care (LTC) providers play a pivotal role in safeguarding the health of our most vulnerable populations. As...
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Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released the following materials pertaining to visitation guidance: Patient...
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A letter to the editor from Brent Willett, IHCA President and CEO, was recently published in the Osceola Sentinel-Tribune regarding expansion of home-and community-based services...
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The Iowa Legislature convened Monday, Jan. 8 at 10:00 a.m. for the second year of the 90th Iowa General Assembly. Each week of the 2024...
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Grow your skills, earn up to 10.0 CEUs and spring into quality improvement at IHCA's two-day, in-person 2024 Spring Education Conference. This conference, sponsored by...
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Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP) is giving away five free registrations to IHCA’s Spring Education Conference, sponsored by Right Dose, A Guardian Pharmacy, March...
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Join IHCA for its in-person Life Safety-Fire Safety Emergency Readiness Conference, sponsored by Midwest Alarm Services, at the West Des Moines Marriott Hotel on Tuesday,...
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Adverse Drug Events and High-Risk Drugs Tuesday, March 12 Join IHCA Tuesday, March 12 for its Adverse Drug Events and High-Risk Drugs webinar. This webinar,...
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The Train More Nurses Act (S. 2853), introduced last year by Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Mike Braun (R-IN), and Susan Collins (R-ME), was agreed to...
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The deadline to submit a 2024 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award application is tomorrow, Jan. 25 at 7:00 p.m. If you haven't already, make sure to...
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Join IHCA for its Activity Professionals Qualification Course, beginning next Tuesday, Jan. 30 and sponsored by the Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP). Newly hired...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on a high-acuity statewide placement SWAT team. This team...
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With the recent subzero temperatures across the Midwest, many facilities and programs have experienced situations where additional heat sources might be considered. When a building...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and CMS will host a webinar next Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. regarding strategies to...
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The Iowa Legislature convened Monday, Jan. 8 at 10:00 a.m. for the second year of the 90th Iowa General Assembly. Each week of the 2024...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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The deadline to submit a 2024 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award application is next Thursday, Jan. 25 at 7:00 p.m. CST. AHCA/NCAL President and CEO Mark...
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Respirators are a specific and more advanced type of personal protective equipment (PPE) and come with a host of regulatory requirements over and above those...
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The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) recently released the following press release regarding the 2023 Annual Assisted Living Regulatory Review, which summarizes key selected...
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The January 2024 residential care facility (RCF) and assisted living (AL) survey trend reports are now available on the IHCA Member Resource Portal. Click here...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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The Iowa Legislature convened last Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. for the second year of the 90th Iowa General Assembly. Republicans hold the majority in...
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Grow your skills, earn up to 10.0 CEUs and spring into quality improvement at IHCA's two-day, in-person 2024 Spring Education Conference. This conference, sponsored by...
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Join IHCA for its in-person Life Safety-Fire Safety Emergency Readiness Conference, sponsored by Midwest Alarm Services, at the West Des Moines Marriott Hotel on Tuesday,...
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IHCA reminds members to review their employee roster in the IHCA Member Portal to ensure all IHCA member employees are able to access the tools...
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The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) has announced the opening of applications for the next class of the Diversity Executive Leadership...
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The American Health Care Association (AHCA)/National Center for Assisted Living’s (NCAL's) Gero Nurse Prep course significantly increases RNs’ gerontological nursing competency test scores. New research...
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AHCA/NCAL has partnered with Cleary Energy to provide significant utility savings for members. As an IHCA/ICAL member, these AHCA/NCAL benefits are also available as part...
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Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will host a complimentary webinar for health care professionals today, Wednesday, Jan. 10, from noon - 1:00...
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The University of Iowa’s College of Nursing began a research study in 2021 to identify best practices related to dining activities for individuals with cognitive...
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CMS requires that a certified nursing assistant (CNA) perform at least a day of nursing or nursing-related duties every 24 months. The Iowa Direct Care...
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Are you currently responsible for the medical direction of a health care entity in the event of a disaster? Are you interested in serving in...
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IHCA is pleased to introduce two new in-service training series for your direct care staff – one that covers dementia topics and one created specifically...
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In recent weeks, long-term care in Iowa has been the subject of a number of media stories exploring how the profession delivers care and advocates...
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The Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reporting Period 6 (RP6) opened Jan. 1, 2024, and will remain open through March 31, 2024, at 10:59 p.m. Providers...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL 2519) regarding changes to the Home- and Community-Based...
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Molina Iowa Provider Relations would like to communicate a few reminders as they head into the new year. Availity upcoming trainings Join Availity and Molina...
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The University of Iowa’s College of Nursing began a research study in 2021 to identify best practices related to dining activities for individuals with cognitive...
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The American Health Care Association (AHCA) and the University of Colorado (CU) RESTORE Team are pleased to offer High Intensity Physical Rehabilitation in Medically Complex...
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IHCA and ICAL members can now save 45% on FedEx Express shipping and 25% on FedEx Ground shipping when they sign up for and use...
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The Home-and Community-Based Services (HCBS) provider self-assessment is due Dec. 31, 2023. All HCBS providers must complete and submit the Provider Quality Management Self-Assessment by...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2541 regarding a residential care facility (RCF) maximum...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2538 about annual submission requirements regarding prevention and...
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Amerigroup Iowa, a subsidiary of Elevance Health serving Medicaid enrollees, recently released a press release indicating that it will begin rebranding as Wellpoint in January...
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Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHSS) will host a complimentary webinar for health care professionals to develop the necessary skills to provide safe...
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Are you currently responsible for the medical direction of a health care entity in the event of a disaster? Are you interested in serving in...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) invites you to attend the 2024 Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the...
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The University of Iowa’s College of Nursing began a research study in 2021 to identify best practices related to dining activities for individuals with cognitive...
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Are you preparing an application for the AHCA/NCAL Quality Award Program? For first time applicants, Baldridge Coach offers a complimentary coaching session to improve overall...
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https://youtu.be/OQM6vooE5xI Dear IHCA, ICAL and ICHC members, In the midst of this holiday season, I want to remind you that the work you do and...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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The Home-and Community-Based Services (HCBS) provider self-assessment is due Dec. 31, 2023. All HCBS providers must complete and submit the Provider Quality Management Self-Assessment by...
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Beginning Jan. 2, 2024, a revised Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) rule will go into effect. This new rule clarifies that nurses relocating to another compact...
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Within long-term care (LTC), where meticulous recording and documentation are routine practices, the analysis of both resident and employee events takes a central role. Employee...
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As reported in July, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is expanding its requirements to electronically submit employee injury data through its Final Rule...
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As 2023 ends, AHCA’s regulatory department has provided a wrap-up of resources released throughout the year. Each of the resources were prepared with members in...
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The Iowa caucuses are right around the corner! Both Republican and Democratic caucuses are scheduled for Monday, Jan. 15. Only individuals registered with the Republican...
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The Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) is scheduled to meet today, Dec. 13. The REC's purpose is to make revenue estimates for the General Fund for...
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Are you preparing an application for the AHCA/NCAL Quality Award Program? For first time applicants, Baldridge Coach offers a complimentary coaching session to improve overall...
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Join IHCA for its two-day, in-person Life Safety - Fire Safety and Emergency Readiness Conference on Tuesday, Feb. 20 and Wednesday, Feb. 21. The conference...
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Klein Center in West Burlington has a working Medco wheelchair washer for sale $1,000 or best offer. Buyer must pick up. There are no known...
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Work with those who truly understand your business. ECSI is proud to partner with Iowa Long-Term Care (LTC) Risk Management Association, a group self-insured association...
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The Home-and Community-Based Services (HCBS) provider self-assessment is due Dec. 31, 2023. All HCBS providers must complete and submit the Provider Quality Management Self-Assessment by...
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) has released a notice strongly encouraging health care organizations to...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2535 regarding upcoming Iowa Medicaid pharmacy program changes...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2534 regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)...
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If you want to learn how to build trust among staff and leaders in your organization, apply for AHCA/NCAL's Building Trust Leadership Academy. AHCA/NCAL's Leadership...
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IHCA/ICAL members who are considering implementing a Population Health Management (PHM) model in the future are encouraged to learn the fundamentals now through AHCA's/NCAL's PHM...
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As an IHCA/ICAL member, you have access to Insurance Solutions, a member savings program by AHCA/NCAL. Insurance Solutions offers a variety of employee health insurance...
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Join IHCA's Winter Quarterly Conference next Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the Johnston Hilton Garden Inn. This conference is the last chance for in-person CEUs offered...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2537 regarding their new website launch and content...
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In this article, AHCA/NCAL expands on the previous discussion regarding the types of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections. Additionally, AHCA/NCAL includes OSHA procedures...
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Nursing homes, assisted living programs and residential care facilities in Iowa have regulatory requirements that require self-reporting of specific circumstances to the Iowa Department of...
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As the spread of respiratory viruses increases this fall/winter, IHCA/ICAL reminds providers about the availability of free COVID-19 tests through the U.S Department of Health...
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HealthCap, a trusted AHCA partner, is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 1:00 p.m. titled, "Emergency Preparedness: Evacuate or Shelter in Place?"...
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If you want to learn how to build trust among staff and leaders in your organization, apply for AHCA/NCAL's Building Trust Leadership Academy. AHCA/NCAL's Leadership...
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The following column was written by IHCA’s Brenda Irlbeck, VP, Quality Improvement and Regulatory Compliance. Brenda specializes in issues related to quality improvement, regulatory compliance...
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Sleeping rooms are now available to reserve for IHCA's 2024 Convention and Trade Show on Sept. 22-25 at the Des Moines Marriott Hotel located on...
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In compliance with the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, please be advised that, per section 6033(e) of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code), Iowa...
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The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program offers skilled nursing facility (SNF) and assisted living (AL) providers who are actively engaged in the program an advantage...
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HealthCap, a trusted AHCA partner, is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 1:00 p.m. titled, "Emergency Preparedness: Evacuate or Shelter in Place?"...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is working to ensure people in Iowa have access to high-quality behavioral health, disability and aging...
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If you want to learn how to build trust among staff and leaders in your organization, apply for AHCA/NCAL's Building Trust Leadership Academy. AHCA/NCAL's Leadership...
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IHCA's 2024 education calendar is now available and features in-person education opportunities for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), assisted living (AL) facilities, home health (HH) agencies and...
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The clock is ticking and time is running out for long-term care (LTC) providers to make their mark on the 2024 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award...
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Assisted living providers must identify ways to keep ahead of the competition and stand out to potential referral sources and customers if they want to...
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Iowa Senator Joni Ernst has co-sponsored the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act that was reintroduced in Congress this month, which aims to improve the visa process...
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IHCA, ICAL and ICHC members have access to regulatory, legal, clinical and quality improvement services and resources to assist in remaining in compliance, staying up...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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IHCA thanks all its members who submitted comments on the CMS proposed minimum staffing rule this week. The official comment period closed Monday, Nov. 6,...
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IHCA’s fall District Education and Meetings, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services and NuCara Pharmacy, kicked off with its NW District event in Storm Lake yesterday,...
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IHCA’s Legislative Table Talks, sponsored by Cornerstone Government Affairs, are being held in-person this week and next in conjunction with IHCA's District Education events featuring Iowa...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2520 regarding the public health emergency (PHE) Home-...
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Iowa Center for Assisted Living (ICAL) has updated its abuse policy template to reflect a clarification for programs enrolled in Iowa Department of Health and...
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Due to significant interest, IHCA will be hosting an additional 2024 Bronze Award Application Workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 29. If your organization has thought about...
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Join AHCA/NCAL tomorrow, Nov. 9, at 1:00 p.m. for a free members-only webinar: The Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model: Emerging Opportunities for Assisted...
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The seventh annual Geriatric Behavioral Health Conference, hosted by Broadlawns Medical Center, will be held in person at Des Moines University in Des Moines and...
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Your immediate action is needed to address CMS’ proposed unfunded staffing mandate for nursing facilities (NFs) released on Sept. 1. This rule, if implemented in...
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IHCA’s fall District Education and Meetings, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services and NuCara Pharmacy, will take place on four separate dates and locations this November....
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IHCA’s Legislative Table Talks, sponsored by Cornerstone Government Affairs, will be held in-person in conjunction with IHCA's District Education events featuring Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a COVID-19 Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) VIS. Vaccine information statements...
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IHCA is excited to announce the launch of new enhancements made to the IHCA Member Resource Portal. The new enhancements make it easier to sort...
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Molina Iowa has reported that the enhancement of modifiers and units are now live on the Availity portal. For Availity training and education resources, click...
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Have you ever wondered about getting involved in AHCA/NCAL's National Quality Award Program? Here are three ways you can get involved and show your support...
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The seventh annual Geriatric Behavioral Health Conference, hosted by Broadlawns Medical Center, will be held in person at Des Moines University in Des Moines and...
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U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW) will take place Saturday, Nov. 18 through Friday, Nov. 24. USAAW is an annual one-week observance that gives participating organizations...
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Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI) have partnered together to provide a complimentary webinar to discuss infection...
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As the nation prepares for the impending cold and flu season and new COVID-19 booster shots are being rolled out, long-term care facilities nationwide are...
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CARES Online Dementia Training CARES Online Dementia Training courses were developed by HealthCare Interactive (HCI) and are a series of online video-based dementia care training...
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As the complexity of care requirements increase for many individuals seeking care placement in Iowa’s nursing facilities, assisted living programs, residential care facilities and home health agencies, oftentimes the way providers are reimbursed for the care they provide is not sufficient. At times, a tool that has proven to be helpful for providers is the use of single case agreements (SCAs). These are oftentimes used on individuals that the managed care organization (MCO) or Iowa Medicaid have extreme difficulties in placing. The use of SCAs would likely be characterized as the exception, rather than the rule. IHCA has provided descriptions from each of Iowa’s MCOs and for individuals discharging from hospitals with no payer source on when/how they use SCAs.
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Representatives from Senator Joni Ernst’s office will be available in all 99 counties throughout October and November to assist Iowans with problems or questions about...
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Starting next week on Nov. 1, IHCA is taking a significant step to enhance member communications, ensuring that you receive the most relevant and tailored...
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Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL) Director Larry Johnson will be the featured speaker at IHCA's District Education and Meetings in November. At these...
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Join ICAL Monday, Oct. 30 through Friday, Nov. 3 for its Assisted Living Management Certification Course. This in-person training program, sponsored by HealthCARE of Iowa,...
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Join ICAL for its Assisted Living Regulatory Class, sponsored by HealthCARE of Iowa and NuCara Pharmacy, next Thursday, Nov. 2. The focus of the education...
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Registration is now open for IHCA's Winter Quarterly Conference on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at the Johnston Hilton Garden Inn. This conference is the last chance for...
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Assisted Living (AL) Provider Update Call recording available now ICAL held its AL Provider Update Call, sponsored by Synchrony Health Services, last Thursday, Oct. 19....
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IHCA’s Legislative Table Talks, sponsored by Cornerstone Government Affairs, will be held in-person in conjunction with IHCA's District Education events featuring DIAL Director Larry Johnson in...
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CMS requires that a certified nursing assistant (CNA) perform at least a day of nursing or nursing-related duties every 24 months. The Iowa Direct Care...
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The October 2023 assisted living (AL) survey trend report is now available on the IHCA website. Click here to view the report. This report is...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2515 to provide clarification to all providers submitting...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2505 regarding Electronic Data Interchange Support Services (EDISS)...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2514 regarding the Hope and Opportunity in Many...
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The AHCA/NCAL 2024 National Quality Award Intent to Apply (ITA) is now open. The first 100 ITAs received will be entered in a giveaway to...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. HH Aide...
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The seventh annual Geriatric Behavioral Health Conference, hosted by Broadlawns Medical Center, will be held in person at Des Moines University in Des Moines and...
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Managed Care Organization (MCO) Calls available now IHCA's MCO Provider Update Calls took place last Wednesday, Oct. 11. Click here to access recordings of the...
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IHCA’s Legislative Table Talks, sponsored by Cornerstone Government Affairs, will be held in-person in conjunction with IHCA's District Education events in November. Registration for the District...
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Iowa Total Care has seen an increase in the number of letters going out regarding sanctions, resulting in members having a hold or sanction on...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently shared informational letter (IL) 2509 regarding over the counter COVID-19 tests. Effective...
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The AHCA/NCAL 2024 National Quality Award Intent to Apply (ITA) is now open. The first 100 ITAs received will be entered in a giveaway to...
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AHCA has released a new resource to encourage and support vaccinations in long-term care facilities this season: #GetVaccinated Reimbursement Guide for Health Care Personnel: Frequently...
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The seventh annual Geriatric Behavioral Health Conference, hosted by Broadlawns Medical Center, will be held in person at Des Moines University in Des Moines and...
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The Hospital and Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) is conducting its annual Assisted Living (AL) Salary and Benefits Study and requests your participation. AL providers are...
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IHCA's fall District Education and Meetings, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services and NuCara Pharmacy, will take place on four separate dates and locations this November....
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. HH Aide...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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AHCA/NCAL has partnered with Cleary Energy to provide significant utility savings for members. As an IHCA/ICAL member, these AHCA/NCAL benefits are also available as part...
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Wednesday, Oct. 11 Managed Care Organization (MCO) Provider Update Calls Submit questions or issues to discuss a week prior to the call to brandon@iowahealthcare.org. Times:...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is working to ensure people in Iowa have access to high-quality behavioral health, disability and aging...
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The AHCA/NCAL 2024 National Quality Award Intent to Apply (ITA) is now open. The first 100 ITAs received will be entered in a giveaway to...
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The seventh annual Geriatric Behavioral Health Conference, hosted by Broadlawns Medical Center, will be held in person at Des Moines University in Des Moines and...
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IHCA's fall District Education and Meetings, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services and NuCara Pharmacy, will take place on four separate dates and locations this November....
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. HH Aide...
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ICAL member Dave Chensvold of Healthcare of Iowa was elected to serve on the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) Board of Directors for the...
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Wednesday, Oct. 11 Managed Care Organization (MCO) Provider Update Calls Submit questions or issues to discuss a week prior to the call to brandon@iowahealthcare.org. Times:...
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If your organization has thought about participating in the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Awards Program, this is your opportunity to complete the Bronze Award application from...
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The AHCA/NCAL 2024 National Quality Award Intent to Apply (ITA) is now open. The first 100 ITAs received will be entered in a giveaway to...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that foodborne viruses cause approximately 48 million illnesses, 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths annually in the...
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IHCA's fall District Education and Meetings, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services and Nucara Pharmacy, will take place on four separate dates and locations this November....
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. HH Aide...
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AHCA/NCAL’s Infection Preventionist Specialized Training (IPCO) is recommended for individuals responsible for infection prevention and control in all long-term care settings and is specifically tailored...
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In partnership with PHI, ahcancalED offers an online training titled PHI Coaching Supervision. This five-module course is designed for all assisted living, skilled nursing and...
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Your immediate action is needed to address CMS’ proposed unfunded staffing mandate for nursing facilities (NFs) released on Sept. 1. This rule, if implemented in...
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On Sept. 11, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved for emergency use updated COVID-19 vaccines for 2023-2024 manufactured by ModernaTX Inc. and Pfizer...
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As the nation prepares for the impending cold and flu season and new COVID-19 booster shots are being rolled out, long-term care facilities nationwide are...
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Join Mathematica and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for an upcoming series of in-person events this October and November to discuss...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2503 regarding the 2023 Annual Provider Training. DHHS...
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To keep its members up to date with new changes and important information, Molina Healthcare has provided the following updates. New fax number for authorizations...
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Have you ever wondered about getting involved in the National Quality Award Program? The American Health Care Association (AHCA) and National Center for Assisted Living...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. New: HH...
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The American Health Care Association (AHCA)/National Center for Assisted Living’s (NCAL's) Gero Nurse Prep course significantly increases RNs’ gerontological nursing competency test scores. Registrants can...
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Save time and money with IHCA Professional Consulting from IHCA Provider Solutions. IHCA Provider Solutions is a new service line offered by Iowa Health Care...
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IHCA's 2023 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co., is less than a week away! The annual event will take place next...
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Members of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC are invited to attend the 2023 Annual Business Meeting, sponsored by Lument and Trio Pharmacy Services. This meeting will...
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Upcoming calls Managed Care Organization (MCO) Update Calls | Wednesday, Sept. 13 Submit questions or issues to discuss a week prior to the calls to...
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Beginning on Sunday, Sept. 10, and continuing through Saturday, Sept. 16, America’s assisted living (AL) communities are participating in National Assisted Living Week (NALW). The...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2502 regarding the news that Medicaid clients may...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. LPN-IV Course...
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Upcoming calls Managed Care Organization (MCO) Update Calls | Wednesday, Sept. 13 Submit questions or issues to discuss a week prior to the calls to...
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IHCA's 2023 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co., is quickly approaching! The annual event will take place Sept. 18-20 at the...
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Members of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC are invited to attend the 2023 Annual Business Meeting, sponsored by Lument and Trio Pharmacy Services. This meeting will...
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Work with those who truly understand your business. ECSI is proud to partner with Iowa Long-Term Care (LTC) Risk Management Association, a group self-insured association...
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IHCA and ICAL members can now save 45% on FedEx Express shipping and 25% on FedEx Ground shipping when they sign up for and use...
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IHCA, ICAL and ICHC committees and advisory councils play an important part in providing the association with member input to guide our association in meeting...
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CMS will host an Open Door Forum tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 31 at 1:00 p.m. Advance registration for this webinar is required. Click here to register....
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The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL) recently shared updated survey entrance forms for nursing facilities and assisted living programs with IHCA to...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2492 regarding reporting new or closing Home- and...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2489 regarding billing for Medicaid services. Effective July...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) - Amerigroup, Iowa Total Care and Molina Healthcare - are working to ensure as many members as...
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Molina Healthcare provider services office hours Molina Healthcare's provider services team will host weekly office hours in September. This is for providers that have a...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Iowa Medicaid recently released informational letter (IL) 2501 regarding the Iowa Medicaid dashboard. DHHS and...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2494 regarding its quarterly code update communication bulletin....
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In an effort to ensure that Iowa Medicaid members have access to high-quality behavioral health, disability and aging services in their communities, Iowa Medicaid and...
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CMS recently released the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model aimed at improving the way dementia care is delivered and supporting unpaid caregivers. The...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2495 regarding competency-based training reporting changes for critical...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHSS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2498 regarding upcoming Iowa Medicaid pharmacy program changes...
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For more than a decade, Iowa Health Care Association has hosted the Executive Health Care Leadership Institute (formerly known as the Leadership Academy) to provide...
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The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) is dedicated to providing regulatory resources for assisted living providers to be effective advocates across the country. As...
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IHCA's new on-demand education, Aging with HIV - Planning for LTC in a Complex Culture is now available. Demographics indicate that the population of human...
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IHCA/ICAL members who are considering implementing a Population Health Management (PHM) model in the future are encouraged to learn the fundamentals now through AHCA's/NCAL's PHM...
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Was there something in this week's issue that would be helpful to one of your staff members or teammates? Make sure they are receiving IHCA...
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Join ICAL for its Assisted Living (AL) Leadership Conference, sponsored by Healthcare of Iowa, next Tuesday, Aug. 22. This conference will provide insight on how...
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For more than a decade, Iowa Health Care Association has hosted the Executive Health Care Leadership Institute (formerly known as the Leadership Academy) to provide...
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Managed Care Organization (MCO) Calls recordings now available Recordings of last Wednesday's MCO Calls with Iowa Total Care, Molina Healthcare and Amerigroup are now available...
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CMS recently released the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model aimed at improving the way dementia care is delivered and supporting unpaid caregivers. The...
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The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award program team is pleased to announce that the 2024 National Quality Award Intent to Apply (ITA) is now open. The...
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Save time and money with IHCA Professional Consulting from IHCA Provider Solutions. IHCA Provider Solutions is a new service line offered by Iowa Health Care...
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Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders The federal regulations on trauma-informed care introduced a new focus on ensuring long-term care staff is prepared to...
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[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0sOeb0YYdk[/embed] In the first half of the year, the long-term care profession has successfully navigated many challenges – such as historic workforce shortages and rising inflation...
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August Provider Calls Wednesday, Aug. 9 Managed Care Organization (MCO) Provider Update Calls Submit questions or issues to discuss a week prior to the call...
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Long-term care facilities, assisted living programs and home health providers holding a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certificate will continue to receive COVID-19 test kits...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders The federal regulations on trauma-informed care introduced a new focus on ensuring long-term care staff is prepared to...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. Assisted Living...
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Join IHCA tomorrow, Aug. 3 for its Assisted Living Regulatory Class. The purpose of this class, sponsored by HealthCARE of Iowa and NuCara, is to...
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August Provider Calls Wednesday, Aug. 9 Managed Care Organization (MCO) Provider Update Calls Submit questions or issues to discuss a week prior to the call...
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Employers must use Form I-9 to verify the identity...
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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) published a final rule on Improving Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses. This rule, effective Jan. 1, 2024,...
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Skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities continue to receive, or are eligible to receive, free monthly shipments of Abbott BinaxNOW over the counter (OTC)...
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After months of website updates, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have launched an improved COVID-19 website. Based on the needs of the...
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Join the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI) on Aug. 9 from noon to 1:00 p.m. for...
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Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders The federal regulations on trauma-informed care introduced a new focus on ensuring long-term care staff is prepared to...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. Single Facility...
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AHCA/NCAL’s Infection Preventionist Specialized Training (IPCO) is recommended for individuals responsible for infection prevention and control in all long-term care settings and is specifically tailored...
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Brodey Hanson, executive director of The Bridges at Ankeny, has been named the 2023 recipient of the AHCA Leader of the Year Award by the...
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Fifty-two Iowans who want to advance their health care education to work in long-term care received over $100,000 in scholarships from the Iowa Health Care...
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Most health care professionals serving in a nursing home, assisted living or home care setting serve people living with dementia to one degree or another,...
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IHCA's Activity Professionals Qualification Course, sponsored by Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP), kicks off next Wednesday, Aug. 2, with a live virtual orientation webinar....
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Join IHCA next Thursday, Aug. 3 for its Assisted Living Regulatory Class. The purpose of this class, sponsored by HealthCARE of Iowa and NuCara, is...
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July Assisted Living (AL) Provider Update Call recording now available A recording of last Wednesday's AL Provider Update Call, sponsored by Synchrony Health Services, is...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Iowa Medicaid recently released informational letter (IL) 2471 regarding the Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) attestation...
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Save time and money with IHCA Professional Consulting from IHCA Provider Solutions. IHCA Provider Solutions is a new service line offered by Iowa Health Care...
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IHCA's Northeast and Southeast Districts are offering eligible members the opportunity to apply for grants that will cover the cost of registration for IHCA’s 2023...
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July Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Update Call recording now available A recording of yesterday's SNF Provider Update Call, sponsored by Right Dose, A Guardian...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Iowa Medicaid recently released informational letter (IL) 2471 regarding the Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) attestation...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Mathematica have developed a survey to learn about people’s experiences with community-based Medicaid services. These...
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For more than a decade, IHCA has hosted the Executive Health Care Leadership Institute, formerly known as IHCA's Leadership Academy, to provide leaders with essential...
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The July 2023 assisted living (AL) survey trend report is now available on the IHCA website. Click here to view the report. This report is...
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IHCA's 2023 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co., is quickly approaching! The annual event will take place Sept. 18-20 at the...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. Dementia Care...
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Specifically designed for registered nurses (RNs) working in long-term care, AHCA/NCAL's Gero Nurse Prep course provides comprehensive online training that leads to board certification in...
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IHCA's new Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Course, approved by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) and sponsored by Consonus Pharmacy and Trio Pharmacy...
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April Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Update Call recording now available IHCA's SNF Provider Update Call, sponsored by Right Dose, A Guardian Pharmacy, took place...
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The Health and Human Services (HHS) program that distributes Abbott BinaxNOW tests to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and assisted living (AL) communities will continue after...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Iowa Medicaid recently released informational letter (IL) 2453 regarding Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver...
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Register today for IHCA's in-person Spring Quarterly Education Conference, sponsored by Medline and Performance Foodservice, on March 28 and 29, at the Hilton Hotel in...
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The Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP) is giving away five free registrations to IHCA's Spring Quarterly Education Conference being held at the Des Moines...
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February SNF Provider Update Call recording is now available IHCA's Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Update Call took place yesterday, Feb. 28. The call covered...
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IHCA received informational letter (IL) 2428 from Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announcing Iowa Medicaid Pharmacy Program changes,...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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As an IHCA/ICAL member, you have access to Insurance Solutions, a member savings program by AHCA/NCAL. Insurance Solutions offers a variety of employee health insurance...
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Your participation in IHCA's Day on the Hill on March 8, sponsored by Medline, is critical to making an impact during the state legislative session on...
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Upcoming calls Check out the list below for member-only calls remaining in the month of February. Tuesday, Feb. 28 SNF Provider Update Call Get the...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2424 regarding upcoming competency-based training opportunities. Competency-based training...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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There is still time to apply for Future Ready Iowa's Summer Youth Internship Program grant. Employers, non-profits, educational institutions and community organizations can apply for...
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Register today for IHCA's in-person Spring Quarterly Education Conference, sponsored by Medline and Performance Foodservice, on March 28 and 29, at the Hilton Hotel in...
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The Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP) is giving away five free registrations to IHCA's Spring Quarterly Education Conference being held at the Des Moines...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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IHCA is hiring a Nurse Consultant to support the Iowa Health Care Quality Partners (IHCQP) network in designing and executing quality improvement projects with particular...
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IHCA is hiring a Nurse Consultant to support the Iowa Health Care Quality Partners (IHCQP) network in designing and executing quality improvement projects with particular...
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Your participation in IHCA's Day on the Hill on March 8, sponsored by Medline, is critical to making an impact during the state legislative session on...
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IHCA’s two-day Life Safety – Fire Safety Virtual Conference, sponsored by Midwest Alarm Services, will take place this upcoming Tuesday and Wednesday on Feb. 21...
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As an assisted living (AL) employer affected by the pandemic, you may be eligible to receive a tax credit of up to $26,000 per employee....
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released details, resources and more regarding the managed care organization (MCO) onboarding and open enrollment...
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Register today for IHCA's in-person Spring Quarterly Education Conference, sponsored by Medline and Performance Foodservice, on March 28 and 29, at the Hilton Hotel in...
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The Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP) is giving away five free registrations to IHCA's Spring Quarterly Education Conference being held at the Des Moines...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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There is still time to apply for Future Ready Iowa's Summer Youth Internship Program grant. Employers, non-profits, educational institutions and community organizations can apply for...
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Mark your calendar for IHCA's in-person Spring Quarterly Education Conference, sponsored by Medline and Performance Foodservice, on March 28 and 29, at the Hilton Hotel...
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MCO Provider Update Call IHCA's February Managed Care Organization (MCO) calls took place this morning, Feb. 8. These member-only call recordings are now available on...
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Your participation in IHCA's Day on the Hill on March 8, sponsored by Medline, is critical to making an impact during the state legislative session on...
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AHCA/NCAL recently released a memorandum regarding how to prepare for the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) unwinding and returning to Medicaid eligibility redetermination. The Consolidated...
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The Iowa State Treasurer's Office provides a free service known as The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. Each year, funds are turned over to the State...
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There is still time to apply for Future Ready Iowa's Summer Youth Internship Program grant. Employers, non-profits, educational institutions and community organizations can apply for...
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The Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP) is giving away five free registrations to IHCA's Spring Quarterly Education Conference being held at the Des Moines...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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IHCA and ICAL members have access to a wealth of online education through AHCA/NCAL. Online courses feature live and pre-recorded events, toolkits and resources, covering...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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Make sure you are taking advantage of all the benefits your IHCA membership has to offer by reviewing IHCA’s new member benefits guide. This comprehensive...
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January SNF Provider Update Call recording now available The January Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Update Call, sponsored by Right Dose, A Guardian Pharmacy [link],...
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Your participation in IHCA's Day on the Hill on March 8, sponsored by Medline, is critical to making an impact during the state legislative session on...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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IHCA has received several inquiries from facilities interested in accepting admissions from the six nursing and assisted living facilities previously owned by QHC management that...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2421 regarding Community-Based Services Evaluation (CBSE). DHHS, with...
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The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) and Iowa Workforce Development will discuss work-based learning and high school apprenticeship opportunities during their virtual webinar,...
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The Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP) is giving away five free registrations to IHCA's Spring Quarterly Education Conference being held at the Des Moines...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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IHCA is excited to announce a new company that was recently endorsed by Extended Care Services of Iowa (ECSI), IHCA’s group purchasing program. The Iowa...
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Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released informational letter (IL) 2415 to announce a stakeholder session covering the...
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All applications and application fees for AHCA/NCAL National Quality Awards must be submitted in the Quality Award portal by tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 at...
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Your participation in IHCA's Day on the Hill on March 8, sponsored by Medline, is critical to making an impact during the state legislative session on...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI) invites all IHCA members to participate in a free webinar...
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The January 2023 assisted living (AL) survey trend report is now available on the IHCA website. Click here to view the report. This report is...
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On Jan. 18, Iowa Total Care released a provider alert regarding oxygen concentrators. Effective Nov. 1, 2022, pre-authorization is not required for procedure code E1390,...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Iowa Medicaid recently released informational letter (IL) 2417 regarding the launch of its new website...
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The Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP) is giving away five free registrations to IHCA's Spring Quarterly Education Conference being held at the Des Moines...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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Home Health Provider Update Call recording available A recording of ICHC's Home Health (HH) Provider Update Call from Wednesday, Jan. 11, is now available. The...
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IHCA’s online Activity Professionals Qualification Course begins next Wednesday, Jan. 25, with a one-hour orientation webinar. The course is made up of seven online units...
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The application deadline for AHCA/NCAL National Quality Awards is quickly approaching. All applications and application fees must be submitted in the Quality Award portal by 7:00 p.m....
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Your participation in IHCA's Day on the Hill on March 8, sponsored by Medline, is critical to making an impact during the state legislative session on...
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The U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra recently renewed the declaration that a public health emergency (PHE) exists. This is effective Jan....
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued preliminary findings about monitoring the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine’s safety that discusses...
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On Jan. 17, Iowa Total Care (ITC) released a Provider Alert regarding assisted living (AL) billing for Consumer Directed Attendant Care (CDAC) and homemaker services. The...
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Molina Healthcare recently released an updated 2023 Provider Manual. The Provider Manual includes information regarding provider responsibilities, member rights and responsibilities, benefits and covered services,...
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During her Condition of the State address, Governor Reynolds announced a new $15 million round of funding targeted at growing registered apprenticeship (RA) programs across...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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Upcoming calls Check out the list below for the remaining member-only calls for skilled nursing facility (SNF), assisted living (AL) and home health providers in...
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IHCA's 2023 Day on the Hill, sponsored by Medline, will be held on March 8, and your participation is critical to making an impact during...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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In December 2022, the Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) released finalized administrative rules (IAC 481-55) to operationalize the health care employment agency bill (HF2521)...
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Iowa Medicaid recently released the following information regarding how Medicaid's continuous coverage requirement will be ending this spring. On Dec. 29, 2022, the Consolidated Appropriations...
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Molina Healthcare is convening a listening session on Jan. 17, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. for providers. The purpose of this engagement is to listen, hear...
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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recently released two important updates related to the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Phase 4 and American Rescue Plan...
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The first session of Telligen's Wake-up Wednesday: High-risk Medication Extension for Community Health Care Outcomes (ECHO) Series will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 25. According...
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It is now even easier for IHCA members to get their job openings in front of potential candidates with IHCA’s online job board. IHCA is...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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Specifically designed for registered nurses (RNs) working in long-term care, AHCA/NCAL's Gero Nurse Prep course provides comprehensive online training that leads to board certification in...
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AHCA/NCAL has partnered with Cleary Energy to provide significant utility savings for members. As an IHCA/ICAL member, these AHCA/NCAL benefits are also available as part...
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June Provider Update Calls Thursday, June 8 Home Health (HH) Provider Update Call Get the latest clinical, reimbursement and regulatory news for home health professionals....
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Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will host a complimentary webinar for health care professionals to develop the necessary skills to provide safe...
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Upcoming calls Check out the list below for member-only calls for skilled nursing facility (SNF), assisted living (AL) and home health (HH) providers in the...
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IHCA's 2023 Day on the Hill, sponsored by Medline, will be held on March 8, and your participation is critical to making an impact during...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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Are you preparing an application for the AHCA/NCAL Quality Award Program? For first time applicants, Baldridge Coach offers a complimentary coaching session to improve overall...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released interim guidance for long-term care (LTC) and post-acute care facilities for the 2022-2023 influenza season. Influenza...
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The Biden Administration has announced a COVID-19 Winter Preparedness Plan involving several strategies to expand access to testing, vaccines and treatments. To support the Winter...
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AHCA/NCAL recently shared how the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) began transmitting emails to providers who, based on the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) reporting...
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IHCA's 2023 Day on the Hill, sponsored by Medline, will be held on March 8, and your participation is critical to making an impact during...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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Sleeping rooms are now available to reserve for IHCA's 2023 Convention and Trade Show on Sept. 17-20 at the Des Moines Marriott located at 700...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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IHCA’s 2023 Sponsorship, Trade Show and Advertising Guide is now available on the IHCA website. Click here to view the guide. The guide is full...
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As we reflect on the past year, we want to express our gratitude for the sacrifices you have made for your residents, patients, tenants and...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) released informational letter (IL) 2408 regarding registered care facility (RCF) maximum per diem rate and a...
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Iowa Total Care recently released a provider alert indicating that in mid-December, the Provider Portal claims dashboard and claims details page will have a new...
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IHCA's 2023 Day on the Hill will be held on March 8, and your participation is critical to making an impact during the state legislative session...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) recently hosted a member webinar focused on practical steps long-term care (LTC) facilities...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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Sleeping rooms are now available to reserve for IHCA's 2023 Convention and Trade Show on Sept. 17-20 at the Des Moines Marriott located at 700...
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IHCA recently created how-to videos to provide a step-by-step virtual training to help assist with navigation of the IHCA Member Portal. As a member of...
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Work with those who truly understand your business. ECSI is proud to partner with Iowa Long-Term Care (LTC) Risk Management Association, a group self-insured association...
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Upcoming calls Check out the list below for member-only calls for skilled nursing facility (SNF), assisted living (AL) and home health (HH) providers in the...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges post-acute care providers to heighten their awareness to the signs and symptoms of sepsis, which can...
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Data shows AHCA/NCAL Quality Awards improve customer satisfaction and employee retention among recipient centers. A recent study by Pinnacle Quality Insights tells a convincing story...
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In the most recent Iowa Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reported that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was...
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AHCA/NCAL is hosting a webinar this Friday, Dec. 9 at 2:00 p.m. The webinar will focus on practical steps long-term care facilities can take to...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA In-Service...
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IHCA/ICAL members that are considering implementing a Population Health Management (PHM) model in the future are encouraged to learn the fundamentals now through AHCA/NCAL's PHM Innovation...
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The Administration for Community Living (ACL) released its annual Summary of Statistics on Older Adults. The summary uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the...
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In compliance with the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1993, please be advised that, per section 6033(e) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), the Iowa Health...
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As an IHCA/ICAL member, you have access to Insurance Solutions, a member savings program by AHCA/NCAL. Insurance Solutions offers a variety of employee health insurance...
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Join IHCA next Wednesday, Dec. 7, for its Winter Quarterly Education Conference, sponsored by Blue Stone Therapy, HealthCARE of Iowa, Softworks, Synchrony Health Services, Trio...
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Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and direct care workers who work in long-term care facilities are required to complete at least 12 hours of in-service training...
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Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are now required to submit an annual report summarizing influenza vaccination data for health care personnel (HCP) to the Center for...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Iowa Medicaid recently announced the release of the 2022 Quality Management Self-Assessment in informational letter...
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IHCA received informational letter (IL) 2405 from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Iowa Medicaid announcing Iowa Medicaid Pharmacy Program changes,...
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Expand your workforce and reduce language barriers with the new Iowa Language Learners Job Training Program Grant. The new funding opportunity will support employer programs...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. Infection Preventionist...
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Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and direct care workers who work in long-term care facilities are required to complete at least 12 hours of in-service training...
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Join IHCA on Dec. 7 for its Winter Quarterly Education Conference, sponsored by Blue Stone Therapy, HealthCARE of Iowa, Softworks, Synchrony Health Services, Trio Pharmacy...
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Iowa Total Care has identified an internal project review that was incorrectly triggered and executed letters notifying providers of a recoupment. These letters should not...
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The annual provider self-assessment will be released soon and is due to be submitted with all supporting documents by Dec. 31, 2022. The self-assessment is...
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The American Medical Directors Association (AMDA), in partnership with other clinical societies, has created a toolkit for COVID-19 vaccination and treatment in long-term care settings,...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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Expand your workforce and reduce language barriers with the new Iowa Language Learners Job Training Program Grant. The new funding opportunity will support employer programs...
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In September of 2022, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published 43 recommendations for medical and mental health care in assisted living (AL)....
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. Infection Preventionist...
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Several AHCA/NCAL online education courses are on sale this winter! Learn more about these courses below and take advantage of the savings. Infection Preventionist Specialized...
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Join IHCA tomorrow, Nov. 17, for its final 2022 in-person November District Education event, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services and VGM Education/CE Solutions. Attendees will...
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HH Provider Update Call recording available A recording of ICHC's Home Health (HH) Provider Update Call from Nov. 10 is now available. The call covered...
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Iowa Medicaid recently released informational letter (IL) 2397 regarding additional guidance for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Health Information...
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Iowa Medicaid recently released informational letter (IL) 2402 announcing the dates and times for the Iowa Medicaid member and provider town halls for the month...
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It is anticipated that the Biden Administration will renew the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) in January. The Administration had committed to provide 60 days’...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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AHCA/NCAL recently shared a list of five ways to help reduce the spread of respiratory viral infections this winter. Respiratory viruses are more common during...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. Restorative Nursing...
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CNA In-Service Training Series launches on Jan. 1; Take advantage of the early bird discount. Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and direct care workers who work...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) has partnered with Hospital and Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) to complete a wage and benefit survey for assisted...
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Midterm elections took place yesterday. While there are still a few races too close to call, the IHCA has conducted an analysis of the results...
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Upcoming calls Check out the list below for member-only calls for skilled nursing facility (SNF), assisted living (AL) and home health (HH) providers in the...
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Join IHCA on Nov. 10, 15 and 17 for its remaining in-person November District Education events, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services and VGM Education/CE Solutions....
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the expiration date for certain lots of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Moderna has verified the new...
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Iowa Medicaid holds monthly virtual town hall meetings with providers and members to gather feedback on the current state of the program and how to...
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In preparation for upcoming holidays, bank and office closures, Iowa Total Care would like to notify providers of changes to the normal Tuesday/Thursday processing and...
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Iowa Medicaid recently released informational letter (IL) 2350, which replaces IL 2088. Effective July 1, 2022, for the 1915(i) Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) habilitation...
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Members who plan to apply for an AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award are encouraged to submit an Intent to Apply (ITA) by logging into the Quality...
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Expand your workforce and reduce language barriers with the new Iowa Language Learners Job Training Program Grant. The new funding opportunity will support employer programs...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. Restorative Nursing...
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Assisted Living (AL) Regulatory Class | Nov. 3 The purpose of this class, sponsored by HealthCARE of Iowa, is to provide nurses with the Iowa...
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Join IHCA on Nov. 8, 10, 15 and 17 for its in-person November District Education events, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services and VGM Education/CE Solutions....
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Assisted Living Provider Update Call recording available ICAL held its Assisted Living (AL) Provider Update Call on Wednesday, Oct. 26. The call covered an Iowa...
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Iowa Medicaid recently released informational letter (IL) 2394. This IL applies to any provider or provider entity that receives payments of $5 million or more...
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Iowa Medicaid recently released informational letter (IL) 2392-MC-FFS announcing a virtual listening session focusing on telehealth flexibilities implemented during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE)....
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Iowa Medicaid recently released informational letter (IL) 2393-MC-FFS regarding an upcoming Home-and Community-Based Services (HCBS) unwind process virtual listening session. This virtual session will focus...
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Early voting has begun for the midterm election that will take place next week on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Early in-person absentee voting is available at...
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Members who plan to apply for an AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award are encouraged to submit an Intent to Apply (ITA) by logging into the Quality...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. AAPACN RAC-CT...
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IHCA/ICAL members receive 15% off the purchase of any Healthcare Interactive (HCI) CARES® online training program by using promo code AHCA15 at checkout. CARES® training is recommended...
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It's not too late to register for parts two and three of IHCA's three-part Bronze Award Application Workshop series. If your organization has thought about...
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Assisted Living Management Certification (ALMC) Program | Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 This in-person training program, sponsored by HealthCARE of Iowa, will provide participants with...
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Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Update Call recording now available IHCA held its monthly Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Update Call, sponsored by Lee Agency...
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The September 2022 skilled nursing facility (SNF) and October 2022 assisted living (AL) and residential care facility (RCF) survey trend reports are now available on...
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Members who plan to apply for an AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award are encouraged to submit an Intent to Apply (ITA) by logging into the Quality...
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Early voting has begun for the midterm election that will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Early in-person absentee voting is available at your local...
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Join IHCA on Nov. 8, 10, 15 and 17 for its in-person November District Education events, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services. Attendees will learn key...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. MDS 101:...
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Feeding the Bottom Line is a five-part mini-series from "Be Mpowered," a Martin Bros. Distributing Co. podcast. This series provides knowledge and insight for dining...
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AHCA/NCAL Connected Communities, which are online discussion groups used by IHCA, ICAL and ICHC members, will undergo a planned system outage on Oct. 31 through...
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It's not too late to register for parts two and three of IHCA's three-part Bronze Award Application Workshop series. The in-person workshops on Oct. 28...
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Home Health Provider Update Call recording available ICHC held its monthly Home Health (HH) Provider Update Call on Friday, Oct. 14. The call covered updated...
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra renewed the declaration that a public health emergency (PHE) exists. This is effective Oct....
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI) are offering frontline health care workers a free Infection...
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Iowa Medicaid recently released Informational Letter (IL) 2387, providing guidance on provider enrollment COVID-19 flexibilities. Iowa Medicaid will begin unwinding some of the flexibilities given...
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Iowa Medicaid recently released Informational Letter (IL) 2389 announcing additional upcoming competency-based training opportunities for case managers and long-term services and supports (LTSS) providers. Competency-based...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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Members who plan to apply for an AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award are encouraged to submit an Intent to Apply (ITA) by logging into the Quality...
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The U.S. Department of Commerce has launched the Job Quality Toolkit, which provides strategies and actions to help organizations recruit and retain a high-performing workforce. The...
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Join IHCA on Nov. 8, 10, 15 and 17 for its in-person November District Education events, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services. Attendees will learn key...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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Last week at its annual Convention and Expo, the American Health Care Association (AHCA) and National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) elected AHCA’s Board of...
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IHCA's committees, advisory councils and work groups play an important part in providing the association with member input to guide our association in meeting the...
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AHCA/NCAL has partnered with Cleary Energy to provide significant utility savings for members. As an IHCA/ICAL member, these AHCA/NCAL benefits are also available as part...
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Check out the list below for member-only calls for skilled nursing facility (SNF), assisted living (AL) and home health (HH) providers in the month of...
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CMS has rescinded QSO-22-25-CLIA, which barred the use of SARS-CoV-2 tests outside of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) test’s instructions for use. This comes...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hosting the Iowa Infection Prevention and Control Conference on Nov. 8 at 7:45 a.m. to...
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) invites IHCA members to participate in a short survey from the Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) Program....
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Iowa Medicaid recently released Informational Letter 2372 regarding guidance on eligibility recovery claim submissions. The letter provides instructions on how providers may submit their claims...
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Members who plan to apply for an AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award are encouraged to submit an Intent to Apply (ITA) by logging into the Quality...
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Join IHCA on Nov. 8, 10, 15 and 17 for its in-person November District Education events, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services. Attendees will learn key...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. Assisted Living...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. SNF Medicare...
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Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and direct care workers who work in long-term care facilities are required to complete at least 12 hours of in-service training...
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IHCA's final 2022 Legislative Table Talk, sponsored by Cornerstone Government Affairs, will take place in person tomorrow, Oct. 6, at Luther Park Community in Des...
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Check out the list below for member-only calls for skilled nursing facility (SNF), assisted living (AL) and home health (HH) providers in the month of...
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As the CMS 1135 COVID-19 Emergency Blanket Waiver provision allowing Iowa providers to employ temporary nurse aides (TNAs) expired in June, members are reminded that established TNAs...
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CMS released an update to QSO-22-25-CLIA, which rescinds enforcement discretion for the use of SARS-CoV-2 tests not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...
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Beginning Oct. 1, 2022, Iowa Medicaid will accept applications from eligible providers to receive funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home- and Community-Based...
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Beginning Oct. 1, 2022, Iowa Medicaid will accept applications from eligible providers to receive funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home- and Community-Based...
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Policy clarifications (PCs) are correspondence issued by Iowa Medicaid to clarify policy that affects managed care organization (MCO) operations. PCs have been provided to the...
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The IHCA Foundation established the M. E. “Ed” Clark Long-Term Care Activities Programming Fund this year to foster new and innovative activity programs in long-term...
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Governor Kim Reynolds has announced a new grant opportunity intended to reduce language barriers in the workforce. The Iowa Language Learners Job Training Program will...
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Applications are now open for a new funding opportunity for businesses, made possible by Future Ready Iowa’s Child Care Business Incentive Grant. This new grant...
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The holidays will be here before you know it, and you can do your holiday shopping and help support the IHCA Foundation at the same...
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Join IHCA on Nov. 8, 10, 15 and 17 for its in-person November District Education events, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services. Attendees will learn key...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. OASIS-E Workshop...
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Several AHCA/NCAL online education courses are on sale this fall! Learn more about these courses below and take advantage of the savings. Infection Preventionist Specialized...
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By the year 2024, direct care workers are projected to add more new jobs in our economy than any other single occupation. Your ability to...
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The Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA) and its divisions, the Iowa Center for Assisted Living (ICAL) and the Iowa Center for Home Care (ICHC), announced...
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Hurricane Ian left a path of damage and destruction along many areas of Florida, impacting the lives of thousands of caregivers working in nursing centers...
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IHCA's 2022 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co. Inc., is just a few days away! The event will take place next...
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The Annual Business Meeting of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC, sponsored by BOK Financial, Encore Rehabilitation and Trio Pharmacy Services, will be held in conjunction with...
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Members who plan to apply for an AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award are encouraged to submit an Intent to Apply (ITA) by logging into the Quality...
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IHCA's Legislative Table Talks, sponsored by Cornerstone Government Affairs, kicked off this month with a combination of virtual and in-person events. The remaining events will resume...
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Iowa Medicaid released information letter (IL) 2378 to announce changes to the Medicaid service documentation requirements in 441 IAC 79.3(2)c(3). These changes became effective Sept....
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. OASIS-E Workshop...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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IHCA's 2022 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co. Inc., is right around the corner! The event will take place Sept. 26-28...
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Online electronic balloting for the annual election of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC board officers (chair, vice chair, secretary and treasurer), the directors-at-large positions, conference chairs...
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Join IHCA/ICAL for its three-part Bronze Award Application Workshop series, which begins with an orientation webinar on Sept. 16. If your organization has thought about...
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In March 2014, CMS issued regulations that define the settings in which it is permissible for states to pay for Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services...
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As detailed in informational letter (IL) 2229, CMS has released guidance outlining requirements and expectations for the resumption of normal eligibility business processes when the...
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IHCA's Legislative Table Talks, sponsored by Cornerstone Government Affairs, kicked off last week with a combination of virtual and in-person events. The remaining events will resume...
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Through a grant from the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), AHCA/NCAL is equipping leaders with trust building skills and practices through a new...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. OASIS-E Workshop...
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IHCA is proud to offer a variety of online courses through its On-Demand Education Platform. The courses are available 24/7 and convenient for long-term care...
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No MCO Calls this month IHCA's Managed Care Organization (MCO) Calls, sponsored by Right Dose, A Guardian Pharmacy, are cancelled this month since they occur...
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Iowa Medicaid will host virtual town hall events for providers, members and stakeholders on Thursday, Sept. 8 to discuss recent developments in the managed care...
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IHCA's Legislative Table Talks, sponsored by Cornerstone Government Affairs, are back with a combination of virtual and in-person events this fall! These events will take place...
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IHCA's 2022 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co. Inc., is quickly approaching! The event will take place Sept. 26-28 at the...
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Join IHCA/ICAL for its three-part Bronze Award Application Workshop series, which begins with an orientation webinar on Sept. 16. If your organization has thought about...
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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), with approval from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has recommended the updated Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech...
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In informational letter (IL) 2375, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHSS) announced that it has issued a Notice of Intent to award...
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Based on requirements of the Improper Payments Information Act (IPIA) of 2002 (amended in 2010 by the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act [IPERA]), the...
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Iowa Medicaid has announced new competency-based training for Iowa long-term services and supports (LTSS) providers and case managers. Competency-based training ensures providers and direct support...
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The National Quality Forum (NQF) has released the Advancing Anticoagulation Stewardship: A Playbook to help guide health care organizations to implement evidence-based strategies to promote patient safety...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. OASIS-E Workshop...
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Give your employees a break and support the IHCA Foundation's workforce programs The IHCA Foundation and Care Initiatives Hospice are offering a chance to give...
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Online electronic balloting for the annual election of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC board officers (chair, vice chair, secretary and treasurer), the directors-at-large positions, conference chairs...
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Work with those who truly understand your business. ECSI is proud to partner with Iowa Long-Term Care (LTC) Risk Management Association, a group self-insured association...
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Feature the stars of your organization on the big screen with IHCA's 2022 Convention Video Contest – to give them the recognition they deserve! We...
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IHCA's Legislative Table Talks, sponsored by Cornerstone Government Affairs, are back and in-person this fall! These events will take place at 12 different locations this year,...
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Recently, the Iowa Health Care Quality Partners (IHCQP) Board of Managers and Quality Committee took the next step in the maturity of the provider network...
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Beginning Sept. 1, 2022, Iowa Medicaid will accept applications from eligible providers to receive funds from the Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) American Rescue Plan...
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2022 Iowa Medicaid Annual Provider Training sessions will be held in-person and via Zoom live broadcast. There will be six four-hour sessions. Each session will...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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The Iowa Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Programs at the University of Iowa and St. Louis University invite IHCA, ICAL and ICHC members to join the Post-Acute...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. Bronze Award...
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IHCA's 2022 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co. Inc. is quickly approaching! The event will take place Sept. 26-28 at the...
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Give your employees a break and support the IHCA Foundation's workforce programs The IHCA Foundation and Care Initiatives Hospice are offering a chance to give...
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Join ICAL in celebrating National Assisted Living Week (NALW) on Sept. 11-17 by offering a variety of events and activities to celebrate the individuals you...
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Online electronic balloting for the annual election of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC board officers (chair, vice chair, secretary and treasurer), the directors-at-large positions, conference chairs...
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As an IHCA/ICAL member, you have access to Insurance Solutions, a member savings program by AHCA/NCAL. Insurance Solutions offers a variety of employee health insurance...
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The long-term care profession has experienced unprecedented changes over the past few years. As the needs of the profession evolve in response to these changes,...
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Feature the stars of your organization on the big screen with IHCA's 2022 Convention Video Contest – to give them the recognition they deserve! We...
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IHCA's Legislative Table Talks, sponsored by Cornerstone Government Affairs, are back and in-person this fall! These events will take place at 12 different locations this year,...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. Long-Term Care...
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IHCA's 2022 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co. Inc. is quickly approaching! The event will take place Sept. 26-28 at the...
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Give your employees a break and support the IHCA Foundation's workforce programs The IHCA Foundation and Care Initiatives Hospice are offering a chance to give...
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IHCA/ICAL members that are considering implementing a Population Health Management (PHM) model in the future are encouraged to learn the fundamentals now through AHCA/NCAL's PHM Innovation...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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Online electronic balloting for the annual election of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC board officers (chair, vice chair, secretary and treasurer), the directors-at-large positions, conference chairs...
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Join IHCA on Aug. 22 at The Mayflower Community in Grinnell for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Review Class. This class is for temporary nurse...
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Online electronic balloting for the annual election of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC board officers (chair, vice chair, secretary and treasurer), the directors-at-large positions, conference chairs...
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MCO Call recordings available IHCA held its Managed Care Organization (MCO) Calls, sponsored by Right Dose, A Guardian Pharmacy, on Aug. 10. The calls covered...
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IHCA is encouraging its members to request their U.S. House of Representatives member to co-sponsor HR 7744, Building America's Health Care Workforce Act. This legislation...
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IHCA's Legislative Table Talks, sponsored by Cornerstone Government Affairs, are back and in-person this fall! These events will take place at 12 different locations this year,...
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AHCA/NCAL has partnered with Equus Workforce Solutions to offer long-term care apprenticeship programs. The goal is to get more people engaged in the long-term care...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. Long-Term Care...
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IHCA's 2022 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co. Inc. is quickly approaching! The event will take place Sept. 26-28 at the...
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Feature the stars of your organization on the big screen with IHCA's 2022 Convention Video Contest – to give them the recognition they deserve! We...
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Give your employees a break and support the IHCA Foundation's workforce programs The IHCA Foundation and Care Initiatives Hospice are offering a chance to give...
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IHCA is proud to offer a variety of online courses through its On-Demand Education Platform. The courses are available 24/7 and convenient for long-term care...
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ICAL is excited to announce Jill Woods as its new Director of Assisted Living and Community Supports. Jill's background in assisted living operations, regulatory compliance,...
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The long-term care profession has experienced unprecedented changes over the past few years. As the needs of the profession evolve in response to these changes,...
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Assisted living centers and residential care facilities now have access to free COVID-19 testing for their staff and residents through Dec. 31, 2022. The Centers...
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IHCA's Legislative Table Talks, sponsored by Cornerstone Government Affairs, are back and in-person this fall! These events will take place at 12 different locations this year,...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. Certified Nursing...
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IHCA's 2022 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co. Inc. is quickly approaching! The event will take place Sept. 26-28 at the...
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Feature the stars of your organization on the big screen with IHCA's 2022 Convention Video Contest – to give them the recognition they deserve! We...
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Give your employees a break and support the IHCA Foundation's workforce programs The IHCA Foundation and Care Initiatives Hospice are offering a chance to give...
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The long-term care profession has experienced unprecedented changes over the past few years. As the needs of the profession evolve in response to these changes,...
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The IHCA Foundation has announced the winners of its 2022 health care scholarship programs. This year, the IHCA Foundation awarded 78 scholarships totaling over $105,000...
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ICAL's Assisted Living Regulatory Class on Aug. 4, sponsored by Healthcare of Iowa, will provide nurses with the Iowa assisted living laws, rules and regulations....
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IHCA's Constructing a Competitive Culture workshop on Aug. 8, sponsored by Lee Agency, will provide you with the insight and tools you need to best...
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Check out the list below for member-only calls for skilled nursing facility (SNF), assisted living (AL) and home health (HH) providers in the month of...
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The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Department of Human Services (DHS) are one step closer to becoming a single agency. Last week, the...
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The recent Legislative Service Agency (LSA) memo reported that fiscal year (FY) 2022 came to an end with another month of strong revenue. For the...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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In informational letter 2363, the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) announced new competency-based training for Iowa Medicaid enrolled long-term services and supports (LTSS) providers...
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), recently announced the availability of funding to increase...
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In preparation for the 2022-2023 academic year, the Briar Cliff University Career Development Office will host a part-time job fair for its students. The fair...
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The application window for the IHCA Foundation's new M. E. “Ed” Clark Long-Term Care Activities Programming Fund closed on July 30. This new fund, designed...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. Reimbursement Market...
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IHCA's 2022 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co. Inc. is quickly approaching! The event will take place Sept. 26-28 at the...
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Feature the stars of your organization on the big screen with IHCA's 2022 Convention Video Contest – to give them the recognition they deserve! We...
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Give your employees a break and support the IHCA Foundation's workforce programs The IHCA Foundation and Care Initiatives Hospice are offering a chance to give...
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AHCA/NCAL’s popular Infection Preventionist Specialized Training (IPCO Version 2) is recommended for individuals responsible for infection prevention and control in all long-term care settings. Phase 3...
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The long-term care profession has experienced unprecedented changes over the past few years. As the needs of the profession evolve in response to these changes,...
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IHCA's Pressure Ulcer and Wound Care Clinic on July 28 will provide practical skin and wound management training that can be immediately used in your...
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Do you have an idea for a new or innovative social activity program that would directly benefit your residents? Do you have a plan for...
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IHCA's 2022 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co. Inc. is quickly approaching! The event will take place Sept. 26-28 at the...
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IHCA’s annual Dementia Care Conference on Aug. 2 will feature Amanda Snow, the daughter of nationally known dementia expert Teepa Snow. Amanda brings the same...
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IHCA's Activity Professionals Qualification Course, sponsored by Iowa Council of Activity Professionals, will kick off with an orientation webinar next Wednesday, Aug. 3, from noon...
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ICAL's Assisted Living Regulatory Class on Aug. 4, sponsored by Healthcare of Iowa, will provide nurses with the Iowa assisted living laws, rules and regulations....
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In April 2021, CMS provided training for Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) reporting that indicated congregate settings billing on a per diem basis were allowed an...
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Iowa Medicaid is accepting applications from eligible Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) direct service providers to receive funds from the HCBS American Rescue Plan Act...
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Western Home Communities, an IHCA member, added 34 interns from Jamaica to its staff this summer. Due to J-1 visas, the interns are approved to...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. Constructing a...
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Feature the stars of your organization on the big screen with IHCA's 2022 Convention Video Contest – to give them the recognition they deserve! We...
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Give your employees a break and support the IHCA Foundation's workforce programs The IHCA Foundation and Care Initiatives Hospice are offering a chance to give...
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The long-term care profession has experienced unprecedented changes over the past few years. As the needs of the profession evolve in response to these changes,...
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IHCA's Pressure Ulcer and Wound Care Clinic next Thursday, July 28, will provide practical skin and wound management training that can be immediately used in...
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IHCA’s annual Dementia Care Conference on Aug. 2 will feature Amanda Snow, the daughter of nationally known dementia expert Teepa Snow. Amanda brings the same...
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Assisted Living Provider Update Call recording now available ICAL held its Assisted Living (AL) Provider Update Call today, June 20. The call included an introduction...
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Last Friday afternoon, U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra renewed the declaration that a public health emergency (PHE) exists. This is effective...
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The July 2022 skilled assisted living (AL) and residential care facility (RCF) survey trend reports are now available on the IHCA website. Click here to...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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Do you have an idea for a new or innovative social activity program that would directly benefit your residents? Do you have a plan for...
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The workforce crisis and COVID-19 have exacerbated the demands and pressures faced by staff, creating even more challenges for those who work in long-term care....
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the launch of 988, the National Suicide Prevention Line (NSPL) three-digit number to call...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. Assisted Living...
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IHCA's 2022 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co. Inc. is quickly approaching! The event will take place Sept. 26-28 at the...
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Feature the stars of your organization on the big screen with IHCA's 2022 Convention Video Contest – to give them the recognition they deserve! We...
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Give your employees a break and support the IHCA Foundation's workforce programs The IHCA Foundation and Care Initiatives Hospice are offering a chance to give...
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Specifically designed for registered nurses (RNs) working in long-term care, AHCA/NCAL's Gero Nurse Prep course provides comprehensive online training that leads to board certification in...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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The long-term care profession has experienced unprecedented changes over the past few years. As the needs of the profession evolve in response to these changes,...
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Iowa Public Television's Iowa Press IHCA President and CEO Brent Willett discussed workforce challenges and the current status of long-term care on last Friday’s broadcast...
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Nominations are now being accepted for members in good standing interested in serving on the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA), Iowa Center for Assisted Living...
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Join IHCA on July 20 at Happy Siesta Nursing Home in Remsen for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Review Class. This class is for temporary...
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Check out the list below for member-only calls for skilled nursing facility (SNF), assisted living (AL) and home health (HH) providers in the month of...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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Do you have an idea for a new or innovative social activity program that would directly benefit your residents? Do you have a plan for...
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The IHCA Foundation received over 190 applications this year for its scholarship programs, and judging is currently underway to select this year's 88 scholarship recipients....
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Check out IHCA's upcoming in-person education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. Long-Term...
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IHCA's 2022 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co. Inc. is quickly approaching! The event will take place Sept. 26-28 at the...
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Feature the stars of your organization on the big screen with IHCA's 2022 Convention Video Contest – to give them the recognition they deserve! We...
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Give your employees a break and support the IHCA Foundation's workforce programs The IHCA Foundation and Care Initiatives Hospice are offering a chance to give...
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IHCA is proud to offer a variety of online courses through its On-Demand Education Platform. The courses are available 24/7 and convenient for long-term care...
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AHCA/NCAL has partnered with Cleary Energy to provide significant utility savings for members. As an IHCA/ICAL member, these AHCA/NCAL benefits are also available as part...
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Nominations are now being accepted for members in good standing interested in serving on the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA), Iowa Center for Assisted Living...
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Join IHCA on July 12 at Midlands Living Center in Council Bluffs for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Review Class. This class is for temporary...
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Check out the list below for member-only calls for skilled nursing facility (SNF), assisted living (AL) and home health (HH) providers in the month of...
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As the health care employment agency reform bill went into effect on July, 1, 2022, IHCA has received questions from members affiliated with staffing agencies...
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The COVID-19 Unwind Plan is the process of returning to normal operations after the federal COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) ends. The PHE required Iowa...
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As part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Section 9817 Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) implementation plan, Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) has...
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Do you have an idea for a new or innovative social activity program that would directly benefit your residents? Do you have a plan for...
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Are you interested in recruiting health care workers from overseas or having trouble doing so? AHCA/NCAL, along with experts in recruiting international workers, will host...
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AHCA/NCAL's webinar, “Pioneering Solutions to the Workforce Crisis,” explores the demographics influencing the availability of workers, discusses threats stemming from other service sectors and shares...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming in-person education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. Long-Term...
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Registration is now open for IHCA's 2022 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co. Inc. The event will take place Sept. 26-28...
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Give your employees a break and support the IHCA Foundation's workforce programs The IHCA Foundation and Care Initiatives Hospice are offering a chance to give...
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IHCA's Long-Term Care (LTC) Dietary Conference on June 30, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co. Inc., will discuss timely topics for long-term care dietary professionals. The...
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IHCA's Northeast District is offering eligible members the opportunity to apply for grants that will cover the cost of registration for IHCA’s 2022 Convention and...
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IHCA’s Legislative Outcomes Report for the 2022 session is now available on the IHCA website. Thanks to the support of IHCA members and Iowa Health...
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The one-hour Mandatory Reporter Recertification Trainings for dependent adult abuse and child abuse are now available on IHCA's On-Demand Education Platform. Mandatory reporters for dependent...
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The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) recently announced the recipients of the 2022 Silver Achievement in Quality Award. Creston...
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Iowa Health Care Quality Partners (IHCQP) is a business entity organized and owned by a network of independent long-term care (LTC) and post-acute care (PAC)...
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Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) is currently refining the provider manual review process and would like to incorporate stakeholder input. To this end, DHS...
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Do you have an idea for a new or innovative social activity program that would directly benefit your residents? Do you have a plan for...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming in-person education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA...
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Registration is now open for IHCA's 2022 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co. Inc. The event will take place Sept. 26-28...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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Nominations are now being accepted for members in good standing interested in serving on the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA), Iowa Center for Assisted Living...
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IHCA's Long-Term Care (LTC) Dietary Conference on June 30, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co. Inc., will discuss timely topics for long-term care dietary professionals. The...
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IHCA's Northeast District is offering eligible members the opportunity to apply for grants that will cover the cost of registration for IHCA’s 2022 Convention and...
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CMS has rescinded guidance that expects surveyors to be fully vaccinated before participating in an on-site survey. In a memo published on June 16, 2022,...
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Iowa Medicaid is accepting applications from eligible Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) direct service providers to receive funds from the HCBS American Rescue Plan Act...
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As announced in informational letter (IL) 2136, during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) requested flexibility through federal authorities...
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Effective July 1, 2022, for the Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) habilitation program, the interRAI assessment tools will be replaced by the Level of Care...
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AHCA/NCAL is offering a pre-recorded webinar titled, "Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) – An Overview and Insights on Updated Program Eligibility." The ERTC is intended...
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In recognition of World Refugee Day, IowaWORKS, in partnership with the Refugee Alliance of Central Iowa (RACI), will host a three-part webinar series for employers...
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Do you have an idea for a new or innovative social activity program that would directly benefit your residents? Do you have a plan for...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming in-person education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. CNA...
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Registration is now open for IHCA's 2022 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co. Inc. The event will take place Sept. 26-28...
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IHCA/ICAL members receive 15% off the purchase of any Healthcare Interactive (HCI) CARES® online training program by using promo code AHCA15 at checkout. CARES® training is recommended...
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Nominations are now being accepted for members in good standing interested in serving on the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA), Iowa Center for Assisted Living...
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There will be many learning opportunities at this year’s AHCA/NCAL Convention and Expo on Oct. 9-12 in Nashville, TN. Over the course of four days,...
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IHCA and ICAL members can now save 45% on FedEx Express shipping and 25% on FedEx Ground shipping when they sign up for and use...
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Join IHCA at the Hilton Garden Inn in Johnston on June 22 for its Summer Quarterly Education Conference, sponsored by BCG Research, Medline and Synchrony...
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Home Health Provider Update Call recording now available ICHC held its monthly Home Health (HH) Provider Update Call on Thursday, June 9. The call covered...
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Assisted living programs and residential care facilities continue to seek options to maximize quality of life for their tenants, staff and visitors, as the severity...
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Last Tuesday, June 7, was the primary election for numerous statewide and legislative races. In federal election news, Mike Franken defeated Abby Finkenauer to become the...
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If your organization has not yet applied for the IHCA Foundation COVID Recovery Fund, there is still time to apply for this $1,000 grant. Requests...
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Do you have an idea for a new or innovative social activity program that would directly benefit your residents? Do you have a plan for...
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Give your employees an opportunity to access their wages sooner, receive free one-on-one financial counseling and start a savings plan. Implement a financial wellness program...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming in-person education events listed below. Click here to view the instructions on how to register for an IHCA education event. Medicare...
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Registration is now open for IHCA's 2022 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co. Inc. The event will take place Sept. 26-28...
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IHCA's Northeast District is offering eligible members the opportunity to apply for grants that will cover the cost of registration for IHCA’s 2022 Convention and...
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Give your employees a break and support the IHCA Foundation's workforce programs The IHCA Foundation and Care Initiatives Hospice are offering a chance to give...
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IHCA is proud to offer a variety of online courses through its On-Demand Education Platform. The courses are available 24/7 and convenient for long-term care...
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Nominations are now being accepted for members in good standing interested in serving on the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA), Iowa Center for Assisted Living...
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IHCA's in-person Activity Professionals Workshop on June 15, sponsored by Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP), will include four timely sessions relevant to activity professionals...
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Join IHCA at the Hilton Garden Inn in Johnston on June 22 for its Summer Quarterly Education Conference, sponsored by BCG Research, Medline and Synchrony...
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The Department of Labor's (DOL's) Wage and Hour Division is providing additional resources for workers on their rights to take leave for serious mental health...
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Give your employees a break and support the IHCA Foundation's workforce programs The IHCA Foundation is offering a chance to give your employees a break...
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Skilled Nursing Facility Provider Update Call recording available IHCA held its monthly Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Update Call, sponsored by Lee Agency and CliftonLarsonAllen,...
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On May 24, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated the definition of "up to date" with COVID-19 vaccinations. With the recent...
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2022 legislative session adjournment The Iowa Legislature adjourned its second session of the 89th General Assembly last Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at the midnight hour...
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AHCA/NCAL recently announced the recipients of the 2022 Bronze Commitment to Quality Award. Six Iowa long-term care facilities were recognized by AHCA/NCAL with this award,...
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If your organization has not yet applied for the IHCA Foundation COVID Recovery Fund, there is still time to apply for this $1,000 grant. Made...
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Sine die! The Iowa Legislature adjourned sine die in the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 25, 2022, capping an extended 136-day session at 12:10...
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The CMS Kansas City Office is hosting Rural Health Week, a series of one-hour online sessions for rural health care providers in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri...
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Little activity occurred at the capitol last week; however, leadership and budget chairs reconvened for discussion early this week, and chatter regarding adjournment is picking...
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IHCA's final in-person May District Education and Meeting event, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services and Lee Agency, will take place tomorrow with the Southwest (SW)...
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Take your career to the next level with IHCA's Executive Health Care Leadership Institute, sponsored by Healthcare of Iowa. Applications are due Friday, May 13,...
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IHCA's in-person Medicaid HCBS Elderly Waiver Review on May 18, sponsored by Healthcare of Iowa, will be a review of the Medicaid Home- and Community-Based...
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The Iowa Legislature is now two weeks past its targeted adjournment date of April 19, which was also the date legislators' per diem ran out....
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As the need for highly skilled employees continues to grow, the IHCA Foundation continues to enhance its scholarship program to help meet those needs. This...
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In honor of National Nurses Week, AHCA/NCAL's Gero Nurse Prep is on sale now through May 31, 2022. IHCA/ICAL members will save $200 off the...
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IHCA is hiring a Director of Assisted Living and Community Supports. This role is primarily responsible for the expansion and operation of the association’s assisted...
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IHCA's in-person May District Education and Meeting events, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services and Lee Agency, kicked off yesterday with the Northwest district in Storm...
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AHCA/NCAL's Quality Summit will take place in Kissimmee, Florida on May 16-18. The Quality Summit programming is designed for quality practitioners at all levels. Sessions...
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Check out the list below for member-only calls for skilled nursing facility (SNF), assisted living (AL) and home health (HH) providers in the month of...
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AHCA/NCAL has released a special video message featuring Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Gifford encouraging long-term care staff to get their COVID-19 booster shot. While...
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The Iowa Legislature made some progress last week on policy priorities that have contributed to the stalemate of work over the previous weeks. Biofuels, unemployment...
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The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) has recently welcomed Kristina Dolsen as program coordinator for the Adult and Special Services Bureau. While transitioning...
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IHCA is hiring a Director of Assisted Living and Community Supports. This role is primarily responsible for the expansion and operation of the association’s assisted...
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Nominations for the 2022 ACHA/NCAL Awards Programs are now open! IHCA/ICAL members are strongly encouraged to nominate those in their community who go above and...
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Join IHCA for its in-person May District Education and Meeting events on May 3, 5, 10 and 12, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services and Lee...
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Last Tuesday, April 19, marked the 100th day of the second session of the 89th Iowa General Assembly, the scheduled goal day for the end...
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It has come to the attention of IHCA that there have been a couple of instances where an employee who has taken ICAL's Assisted Living...
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The April 2022 skilled nursing facility (SNF) and second quarter 2022 residential care facility (RCF) survey trend reports are now available on the IHCA website....
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Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) released informational letter (IL) 2313 to clarify the department’s policy regarding the Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) procedure codes...
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Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) released informational letter (IL) 2334 to remind providers of the critical nature of using current Medicaid application and review...
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AHCA/NCAL's Quality Summit will take place in Kissimmee, Florida on May 16-18. The Quality Summit programming is designed for quality practitioners at all levels. Sessions...
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To celebrate National Occupational Therapy Month, AHCA/NCAL is holding a big sale on its High Intensity Physical Rehabilitation in Medically Complex Populations, an online course...
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AHCA/NCAL’s popular Infection Preventionist Specialized Training (IPCO Version 2) is recommended for individuals responsible for infection prevention and control in all long-term care settings. Phase III...
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IHCA is hiring a Director of Assisted Living and Community Supports. This role is primarily responsible for the expansion and operation of the association’s assisted...
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Join IHCA tomorrow, April 21, for its CNA Review Class. This in-person class, sponsored by Cedar Ridge Village, is for temporary nurse aides (TNAs) or...
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MCO Call recordings now available IHCA held its monthly Managed Care Organization (MCO) Calls, sponsored by Right Dose, A Guardian Pharmacy, on Wednesday, April 13....
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Week 15 of the legislative session has lawmakers continuing to work on the budget and other outstanding policy priorities. April 19 marked the 100th day...
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Join IHCA next Thursday, April 21, for its CNA Review Class. This in-person class, sponsored by Cedar Ridge Village, is for temporary nurse aides (TNAs)...
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The legislative session is in its 14th week, and policy and budget disagreements between the House and Senate chambers continue to impede agreements on various...
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The April 2022 assisted living (AL) survey trend report is now available on the IHCA website. Click here to view the report. This report is...
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On April 6, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), via the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced a limited opportunity for...
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ICAL is hosting its Assisted Living Management Certification Program next week, April 11-15. This in-person training program, sponsored by Healthcare of Iowa, will provide participants...
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Check out the list below for member-only calls for skilled nursing facility (SNF), assisted living (AL) and home health (HH) providers in the month of...
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Budgets continued to move through House committees and on the House floor last week, though targets have not yet been agreed to by the Senate...
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Join skilled nursing facility and assisted living providers from across the country on June 6-7 at the AHCA/NCAL Congressional Briefing in Washington D.C.! During the AHCA/NCAL...
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Iowa Total Care's new provider relations map is now available here. There are now five regions instead of 12, and the regions are organized by...
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Iowa Department of Human Services released informational letter 2327 to announce free competency-based training and technical assistance (TA) for Iowa Medicaid-enrolled long-term services and supports...
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With both funnel deadlines behind us, the Iowa Legislature is making its final push toward the end of session. The House is moving appropriations bills,...
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As previously announced in information letter (IL) 2309, Iowa Medicaid is accepting applications from eligible Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver and Habilitation direct service...
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Iowa Health Care Quality Partners (IHCQP) is a business entity organized and owned by a network of independent long-term care and post-acute care providers for...
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Last Friday, March 18, marked the second legislatively-imposed funnel deadline, which meant House files had to be out of Senate committees and Senate files had...
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Reporting Period 2 deadline on March 31 The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Provider Relief Fund (PRF) reporting portal is open for providers who...
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During a recent ICAL Assisted Living Provider Update Call, a question was asked about requirements surrounding background checks for volunteers in assisted living programs. Chapter...
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MCO Call recordings now available IHCA held its monthly Managed Care Organization (MCO) Calls, sponsored by Right Dose, A Guardian Pharmacy, on Wednesday, March 9....
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a time-limited enforcement effort for focused inspections in hospitals, nursing facilities and assisted living communities treating COVID-19...
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On Jan. 24, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rescinded the emergency use authorization (EUA) for two monoclonal antibody treatments – bamlanivimab and...
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Last week saw activity pick up on the floor in both chambers. The second funnel began this week, which means House files must be out...
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IHCA is participating in the Build My Future event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Wednesday, April 13, from 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The...
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Creating a relaxing and peaceful environment in your facility is important when making residents and tenants feel at home and at ease. As an IHCA...
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Join IHCA for its in-person Spring Quarterly Education Conference, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services and Martin Bros. Distributing Co. Inc., on March 22-23 at the...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released a summary document for interim clinical considerations for the use of COVID-19 vaccines that are...
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Last week saw floor debate activity pick up as both chambers combined passed over 80 bills. Several bills moved to the governor's desk for signature....
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The IHCA Member Legislative Reception, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co. Inc., is taking place during IHCA's Spring Quarterly Education Conference at the Embassy Suites...
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Iowa Medicaid has scheduled three quarterly training sessions on program integrity and payment error rate measurement to be held virtually via Zoom. Providers only need...
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The Iowa Medicaid provider refund address has changed. If your organization identifies a fee-for-service overpayment and has previously sent voluntary refunds to box 310202, please...
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The Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP) is giving away five free registrations to IHCA's Spring Quarterly Education Conference at the Des Moines Embassy Suites...
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On Feb. 25, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that it had changed the metrics used to determine personal and community COVID-19...
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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is making more than $560 million in Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Phase 4 General Distribution payments this week....
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The Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) previously announced the application period for the Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) recruitment and retention grant funds in...
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This year's Careers in Aging Week will take place April 17-23. The goal of Careers in Aging Week is to bring awareness to the numerous...
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Assisted Living Provider Update Call recording now available ICAL held its monthly Assisted Living Provider Update Call on Friday, Feb. 18. The call covered the...
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On Feb. 3, 2022, Governor Reynolds signed the final extension to the state of Iowa’s Public Health Disaster Emergency Proclamation, announcing the Public Health Disaster...
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Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) released informational letter 2313 to clarify its policy regarding the Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) procedure codes and level...
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Home Health Provider Update Call recording now available ICHC held its monthly Home Health (HH) Provider Update Call on Thursday, Feb. 10. The call covered...
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The Iowa Society of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (IPALTC), a coalition of long-term care physicians and providers, is offering a free webinar on Feb....
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IHCA's two-day Life Safety - Fire Safety Virtual Conference on Feb. 22-23, sponsored by Midwest Alarm Services, will feature nursing facility and assisted living life...
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IHCA's Day on the Hill, sponsored by Medline, will be held on Feb. 23, and your participation is critical to making an impact during the...
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Last week, many members received an email from the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) regarding COVID-19 test reporting guidelines. IDPH’s email was to serve...
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The Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reporting Portal opened on Jan. 1, 2022, for Reporting Period 2 (RP2), which is the first time providers will be reporting...
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The first legislative funnel deadline is this week, and both chambers have been busy moving bills through subcommittees and committees ahead of the first funnel...
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Give your employees an opportunity to access their wages sooner, receive free one-on-one financial counseling and start a savings plan. Implement a financial wellness program...
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Join IHCA for its in-person Spring Quarterly Education Conference, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services and Martin Bros. Distributing Co. Inc., on March 22-23 at the...
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The Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP) is giving away five free registrations to IHCA's Spring Quarterly Education Conference at the Des Moines Embassy Suites...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming in-person and digital education events listed below. Click here to view the new instructions on how to register for an IHCA...
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Join IHCA for its in-person Spring Quarterly Education Conference, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services and Martin Bros. Distributing Co. Inc., on March 22-23 at the...
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The Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP) is giving away five free registrations to IHCA's Spring Quarterly Education Conference at the Des Moines Embassy Suites...
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IHCA kicked off its February Digital District Meetings and Educations this week, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services. The event for the Southeast District is tomorrow,...
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IHCA members are now able to view their CEUs and download certificates on IHCA's Member Portal. Click here for instructions on how to access CEUs....
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ICAL updated its clinical guidance for assisted living programs this week to reflect the new guidance recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and...
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Governor Reynolds publicly announced on Feb. 3 that the state’s Public Health Disaster Emergency Proclamation will end at 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 15, 2022. Starting...
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To kick off week five of the 2022 legislative session, both chambers opted not to conduct business on Monday except for procedural business so lawmakers...
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The IHCA Foundation's 2021 Annual Report is now available here on the IHCA website. The sole purpose of the IHCA Foundation is to support Iowa’s...
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Join IHCA for its February Digital District Meetings and Educations, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services, that will be offered digitally live and on-demand on Feb....
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AHCA/NCAL has been working with the American Hospital Association (AHA) and the federal government to encourage hospitals to administer the COVID-19 booster shot to eligible...
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After advocating to the federal government to increase the supply of test kits for nursing facilities and assisted living communities, AHCA/NCAL has learned that the...
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Coming into the fourth week of the 2022 legislative session, lawmakers held over 120 subcommittee meetings and moved numerous bills out of committee; though in...
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IHCA's Day on the Hill, sponsored by Medline, will be held on Feb. 23, and your participation is critical to making an impact during the...
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On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. Section 9817 of the ARPA provides qualifying states with a...
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The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is now offering free, five-minute learning modules for frontline staff. These online videos address emotional, organizational and...
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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released an additional $2 billion in Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Phase 4 general distribution payments to more than...
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The Iowa Society of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (IPALTC), a coalition of long-term care physicians and providers, is offering a free webinar on Feb....
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Check out IHCA's upcoming in-person and digital education events listed below. Click here to view the new instructions on how to register for an IHCA...
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At the beginning of this year, IHCA migrated to a new Member Portal for its website. If you are the designated portal admin or billing...
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The application deadline for AHCA/NCAL National Quality Awards is quickly approaching. All applications and application fees must be submitted in the Quality Award portal by 7:00 p.m....
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Assisted Living Provider Update Call recording now available ICAL held its monthly Assisted Living (AL) Provider Update Call on Friday, Jan. 21. The call covered...
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Recently, the federal government opened a portal for the general public to order rapid COVID-19 test kits for home use. With the shortage of testing supplies,...
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Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) released informational letter (IL) 2304 in response to the ongoing public health emergency (PHE) related to COVID-19. As the...
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Health care providers have created a much larger sum of medical waste during the pandemic with the routine use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Initially,...
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Due to rising COVID-19 cases and supplies in high demand, health care providers are searching for alternate routes to obtain COVID-19 testing and treatment supplies....
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Following a three-day weekend, the House and Senate returned to the State Capitol last week to introduce bills ahead of the first funnel on Feb....
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IHCA's Day on the Hill, sponsored by Medline, will be held on Feb. 23, and your participation is critical to making an impact during the...
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The January 2022 skilled nursing facility (SNF) and assisted living (AL) survey trend reports, along with the a trend report of residential care facility (RCF)...
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On Jan. 12, Governor Reynolds announced application information for the new Iowa Health Careers Registered Apprenticeship Program aimed at high school students who are interested...
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The Iowa Society of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (IPALTC) is hosting a free webinar for medical directors, administrators, directors of nursing and any other...
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Registration is now open for AHCA/NCAL's Quality Summit in Kissimmee, Florida on May 16-18. The Quality Summit programming is designed for quality practitioners at all...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming in-person and digital education events listed below. Click here to view the new instructions on how to register for an IHCA...
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All IHCA and ICAL members are also members of the association's national affiliate, the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL)....
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For nearly 30 years, ECSI member Lee Agency has specialized in providing business insurance and risk management solutions to senior living communities. Lee Agency's experience and...
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Home Health Provider Update Call recording now available ICHC held its monthly Home Health Provider Update Call, sponsored by CliftonLarsonAllen, on Thursday, Jan. 13. The...
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IHCA's online Activity Professionals Qualification Course, sponsored by Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP), begins on Jan. 26 with a one-hour orientation webinar. The course...
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The U.S. Supreme Court has stayed the preliminary injunctions against enforcement of the CMS interim final rule. This means CMS can enforce its vaccine mandate...
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On Jan. 14, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra announced that the federal public health emergency (PHE) would be extended an additional 90...
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On Jan. 11, the Iowa Legislature convened at 10:00 a.m. for the second session of the 89th General Assembly. The first week consisted mostly of...
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When an Iowa provider hires a new employee, a background check, including a Single Contact Repository (SING), must be completed. Unfortunately, many providers have experienced...
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IHCA has developed a template message that can be used to communicate with residents' family members regarding the use of staffing agencies to address staffing...
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In her Condition of the State Address last week, Governor Kim Reynolds announced the new Iowa Health Careers Registered Apprenticeship Program aimed at providing high...
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The application deadline for AHCA/NCAL National Quality Awards is quickly approaching. All applications and application fees must be submitted in the Quality Award portal by 7:00 p.m....
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently posted this notice to providers to alert the public that 3G cellular systems are being phased out of service. The...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming in-person and digital education events listed below. Click here to view the new instructions on how to register for an IHCA...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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HPSI Purchasing Services, an IHCA Premier Partner and associate member, has extended its contract with Office Depot to include COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Tests. Click here...
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IHCA and ICAL members can now save 45% on FedEx Express shipping and 25% on FedEx Ground shipping when they sign up for and use...
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All Member Provider Update Call recording now available IHCA, ICAL and ICHC held a special All Member Provider Update Call yesterday, Jan. 11. The call...
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Twenty-four IHCA/ICAL members and staff have been appointed to 18 different AHCA/NCAL boards, councils and committees for the 2021-2022 term. IHCA congratulates and thanks these...
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On Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, Iowa’s Labor Commissioner announced that the state of Iowa would not be adopting or enforcing the federal Occupational Safety and...
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Governor Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster Proclamation on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. The proclamation extends some regulatory relief for an additional 30 days,...
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Iowa’s Health Alert Network sent a message to subscribers this week stating the State of Iowa had become aware that a supply of adulterated vinyl/nitrile...
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The state legislative session began this week on Jan. 10. Committees in each house will meet throughout this first week, and the meetings will include...
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently posted this notice to providers to alert the public that 3G cellular systems are being phased out of service. The...
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The State of Iowa has recently started a request for proposal (RFP) process to procure new Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) into the Iowa Health...
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The IHCA Foundation launched a new statewide COVID-19 vaccine education campaign last week. This campaign is the first of its kind in Iowa aimed at...
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IHCA's online Activity Professionals Qualification Course, sponsored by Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP), begins on Jan. 26 with a one-hour orientation webinar. The course...
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Sleeping rooms are now available to reserve for IHCA’s 2022 Convention and Trade Show at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown. IHCA’s 2022 Convention begins on...
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IHCA has a wide number of e-learning opportunities available, most of which are available on-demand and can be accessed 24/7. Check out the list below...
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Specifically designed for registered nurses (RNs) working in long-term care, AHCA/NCAL's Gero Nurse Prep course provides comprehensive online training that leads to board certification in...
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Based on feedback from our members, IHCA migrated to a new Member Portal for its website last week. The new portal is now available for...
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AHCA/NCAL has partnered with Cleary Energy to provide significant utility savings for members. As an IHCA/ICAL member, these AHCA/NCAL benefits are also available as part...
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Based on feedback from our members, IHCA is in the process of migrating to a new Member Portal for its website this week. The new...
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The IHCA Foundation has launched a new statewide COVID-19 vaccine education campaign this week. This campaign is the first of its kind in Iowa aimed...
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IHCA, ICAL and ICHC thank all administrators who have taken the time to complete a brief survey to provide feedback on the workforce needs in...
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Check out the list below for member-only calls for skilled nursing facility (SNF), assisted living (AL) and home health (HH) providers in the month of...
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Due to recurrent themes and the proposals received from providers to develop breakout groups to focus on more specialized topics, Iowa Medicaid has reserved times...
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Since the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and CMS released the original versions of their mandates, they have met significant resistance, landing both in...
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On Dec. 23, 2021, the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) updated its recommendations for health care personnel return-to-work criteria. In general, asymptomatic health...
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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has provided updated information on the status of Provider Relief Funds (PRF) Phase 4 and American Rescue Plan...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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Has your organization thought about applying to the National Quality Award program but feel like you have missed your chance? Great news - there is...
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IHCA's online Activity Professionals Qualification Course, sponsored by Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP), begins on Jan. 26 with a one-hour orientation webinar. The course...
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HealthCare Interactive's CARES Serious Mental Illness Online Training Program focuses on how caregivers can develop care strategies for those with serious mental illness and how...
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IHCA, ICAL and ICHC need input from administrators to address the workforce needs in their facilities. Administrators should have received an email on Monday, Dec....
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Based on feedback from our members, IHCA is in the process of migrating to a new Member Portal for its website to make it easier for members to...
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The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) recently announced updates to its guidance on managing health care personnel (HCP) with COVID-19 infection or exposure....
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Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will hear arguments over the Biden Administration’s vaccination mandates issued by CMS and the Occupational Safety and...
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On Dec. 27, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated its website to withdraw the non-record keeping portions of the health care emergency temporary...
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Due to recurrent themes and the proposals received from providers to develop breakout groups to focus on more specialized topics, Iowa Medicaid has reserved times...
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Starting Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, the Department of Inspections and Appeals’ (DIA's) website login function incurred a failure, rendering some providers unable to login using...
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Has your organization thought about applying to the National Quality Award program but feel like you have missed your chance? Great news - there is...
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IHCA's online Activity Professionals Qualification Course, sponsored by Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP), begins on Jan. 26 with a one-hour orientation webinar. The course...
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IHCA has a variety of education events planned for 2022! Click here to view the 2022 IHCA Education Calendar. Also, IHCA has a wide number...
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IHCA and ICAL members can now save 45% on FedEx Express shipping and 25% on FedEx Ground shipping when they sign up for and use...
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ICAL held its monthly Assisted Living (AL) Provider Update Call last Friday, Dec. 17. The call covered COVID-19 case trends, reconciliation bill implications for assisted...
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The IHCA office will be closed this Friday, Dec. 24, for the holiday and will resume regular business hours on Monday, Dec. 27. As we...
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IHCA, ICAL and ICHC need input from administrators to address the workforce needs in their facilities. Administrators should have received an email on Monday, Dec....
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As COVID-19 case counts increase across the state, IHCA has worked in recent days with the Department of Inspection and Appeals (DIA) to confirm guidance...
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As the omicron variant continues to spread, AHCA expects that the U.S. will set new daily COVID-19 records in the next two to four weeks,...
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The landscape of the CMS Interim Final Rule (IFR) on the COVID-19 vaccination mandate for health care workers continues to evolve, creating a bit of...
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Despite the CMS interim final rule being on a temporary injunction, members are encouraged to share feedback with CMS related to the vaccination mandates for...
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Iowa Department of Human Services informational letter 2296 announced that effective Jan. 1, 2022, the maximum residential care facility (RCF) per diem rate will increase...
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Has your organization thought about applying to the National Quality Award program but feel like you have missed your chance? Great news - there is...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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The holidays are almost here, and now you can do your holiday shopping and help support the IHCA Foundation at the same time! Before you...
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IHCA has a variety of education events planned for 2022! Click here to view the 2022 IHCA Education Calendar. Also, IHCA has a wide number...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning...
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Skilled Nursing Facility Provider Update Call recording available IHCA held its monthly Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Update Call, sponsored by Lee Agency, yesterday, Dec....
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Ensuring residents and staff receive the booster dose against COVID-19 remains the best way to combat the continued spread of the delta variant and protect...
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Despite the CMS interim final rule being on a temporary injunction, members are encouraged to share feedback with CMS related to the vaccination mandates for...
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Governor Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster Proclamation on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. The proclamation extends some regulatory relief for an additional 30 days,...
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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has shared an updated status of delayed American Rescue Plan (ARP) rural payments, as well as suggestions for...
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Celebrating the holidays in a health care organization can be an uplifting experience for both residents and staff. However, decorating may lead to some unintended...
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If you missed yesterday's IHCA Virtual Legislative Table Talk, click here to access the recording and PowerPoint slides. Also, check out IHCA's 2022 Legislative Agenda,...
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IHCA, ICAL and ICHC need input from administrators to address the workforce needs in their facilities. Administrators should have received an email on Monday, Dec....
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The holidays are quickly approaching, and now you can do your holiday shopping and help support the IHCA Foundation at the same time! Before you...
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IHCA has a variety of education events planned for 2022! Click here to view the 2022 IHCA Education Calendar. Also, IHCA has a wide number...
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Creating a relaxing and peaceful environment in your facility is important when making residents and tenants feel at home and at ease. As an IHCA...
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Work with those who truly understand your business. ECSI is proud to partner with Iowa Long-Term Care (LTC) Risk Management Association, a group self-insured association...
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Check out the list below for member-only calls for skilled nursing facility (SNF), assisted living (AL) and home health (HH) providers in the month of...
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Due to scheduling challenges associated with Iowa’s special legislative sessions, IHCA is hosting a single statewide virtual Legislative Table Talk event, sponsored by Cornerstone Government...
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On Nov. 29 and 30, 2021, two separate federal district courts — the Western District of Louisiana and Eastern District of Missouri — issued injunctions blocking enforcement...
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Despite the CMS interim final rule being on a temporary injunction, members are encouraged to share feedback with CMS related to the vaccination mandates for...
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Omicron, the most recent coronavirus variant, has been detected in multiple states across the U.S. but has not yet been identified in Iowa. Studies on omicron...
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With this week’s uptick in COVID-19 cases within Iowa facilities, IHCA reminds providers of the option to provide monoclonal antibody treatment to residents and tenants...
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AHCA/NCAL has partnered Welcome.US, a prominent refugee group, in an effort to connect Afghan refugees with job opportunities in long-term care. Iowa is among the...
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The holidays are coming, and now you can do your holiday shopping and help support the IHCA Foundation at the same time! Before you begin...
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AHCA/NCAL Insurance Solutions offers a minimum essential coverage (MEC) health plan for members to help them be more appealing to prospective employees pursuing careers in...
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AHCA/NCAL has released new online education opportunities for IHCA/ICAL members. Individuals will need to login to ahcancalED with their AHCA/NCAL usernames and passwords to register...
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Join IHCA for its in-person Winter Quarterly Education Conference, sponsored by Assisted Living Partners and NelDerm, next Wednesday, Dec. 8, at the Hilton Garden Inn...
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Skilled Nursing Facility Provider Update Call recording available IHCA held its monthly Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Update Call, sponsored by Lee Agency, yesterday, Nov....
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The U.S. District Court in the Western District of Louisiana issued a nationwide injunction yesterday, Nov. 30, preventing the federal government from implementing the CMS...
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Since the start of the COVID-19 vaccination push, members have asked about managing information that is shared between the facility/program and its contracted partners, such...
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Members are encouraged to share feedback with CMS related to the Interim Final Rule vaccination mandates for health care workers. Comments should be submitted here...
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Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) will be closed on Dec. 23-24 for the holidays. During this time, redistribution requests for the COVID-19 vaccine will...
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IHCA received informational letter 2291 from Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) announcing Iowa Medicaid Pharmacy Program changes, effective Jan. 1, 2022. The letter includes...
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Due to scheduling challenges associated with Iowa’s special legislative sessions, IHCA is hosting a single statewide virtual Legislative Table Talk event, sponsored by Cornerstone Government...
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The holidays are coming, and now you can do your holiday shopping and help support the IHCA Foundation at the same time! Before you begin...
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For nearly 30 years, ECSI member Lee Agency has specialized in providing business insurance and risk management solutions to senior living communities. Lee Agency's experience and...
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Over 9,300 nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential care homes, skilled care facilities, independent living communities, retirement communities and other senior care providers trust Health...
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Winter Quarterly Education Conference | Dec. 8 Join IHCA for its in-person Winter Quarterly Education Conference, sponsored by Assisted Living Partners and NelDerm, on Dec....
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Assisted Living Provider Update Call recording available ICAL hosted its monthly Assisted Living (AL) Provider Update Call last Friday, Nov. 19. The call covered OSHA's...
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On Nov. 18, 2021, CMS updated its FAQs related to the Interim Final Rule for Health Care Staff COVID-19 Vaccination. Included in these updates are...
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Members are encouraged to share feedback with CMS related to the Interim Final Rule vaccination mandates for health care workers. Comments should be submitted here...
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On Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amended the emergency use authorizations for both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines,...
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Due to scheduling challenges associated with Iowa’s special legislative sessions, IHCA is hosting a single statewide virtual Legislative Table Talk event, sponsored by Cornerstone Government...
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The holidays are coming, and now you can do your holiday shopping and help support the IHCA Foundation at the same time! Before you begin...
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IHCA and ICAL members have access to a wealth of online education through AHCA/NCAL. Online courses feature live and pre-recorded events, toolkits and resources, covering...
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Home Health Provider Update Call recording available ICHC hosted its monthly Home Health (HH) Provider Update Call, sponsored by CliftonLarsonAllen, last Thursday, Nov. 11. The...
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The Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) Public Consulting Group, along with the Alignment Project Team, Steering Committee and Director Garcia, invites providers, partners and...
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After the first publication of the Interim Final Rule related to the vaccination mandate in health care facilities across the nation, CMS made one small,...
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Assisted living programs and residential care facilities in Iowa are able to craft their own COVID-19 visitation plans, but those plans must not be more...
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Shortly after the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for COVID-19 vaccination and testing was released on Thursday, Nov. 4, lawsuits were...
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Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) has released informational letter 2290 regarding the recent health care worker and employer vaccine mandates. On Nov. 4, 2021,...
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The beauty salon has always been a critical element in providing home-like care to residents and tenants. Over the course of the pandemic, providers have...
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Governor Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. The proclamation extends some regulatory relief for an additional 30 days,...
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On Nov. 15, IHCA received notice that the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) began notifying providers who submitted applications for Provider Relief Fund (PRF)...
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The holidays are coming, and now you can do your holiday shopping and help support the IHCA Foundation at the same time! Before you begin...
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In partnership with PHI, AHCA/NCAL has launched PHI Coaching Supervision, a new online training program. This five-module course is designed for all assisted living and...
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IHCA 2021 Digital Convention | On-demand now through Nov. 30 IHCA's 2021 Digital Convention, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Inc., provides on-demand access to...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA group purchasing partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online...
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In compliance with the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1993, please be advised that, per section 6033(e) of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code), the Iowa...
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BCG Research, an ECSI partner and division of Brighton Consulting Group, is an Iowa-approved CoreQ vendor currently assisting over 170 Iowa long-term care providers in...
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IHCA has developed new resources to assist IHCA, ICAL and ICHC member providers with the CMS rule and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)...
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IHCA kicked off its November Digital District Meetings and Educations, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services and Medline, this week with the Northwest District event on...
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Vaccine Mandate Call recording available IHCA hosted a special Provider Update Call yesterday, Nov. 9, for IHCA, ICAL and ICHC members. The call covered the...
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IHCA encourages applicants who plan to apply for an AHCA/NCAL 2022 National Quality Award to submit an intent to apply (ITA) by logging into the...
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Governor Reynolds has announced that the State of Iowa has filed a lawsuit challenging President Biden’s vaccine mandate rules, including both the OSHA rule for...
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Governor Reynolds released the following statement on Nov. 4 after signing the bipartisan redistricting bill, SF 621: “Today I signed the bipartisan redistricting maps into...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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Iowa Medicaid is distributing a new round of grants to certain Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver and habilitation direct service providers to help mitigate...
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Last week, CMS issued a display copy of the agency’s final rule on payment policies for the calendar year (CY) 2022 under the Medicare Physician...
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Iowa Medicaid Enterprise (IME) has scheduled its 2021 Annual Provider Training sessions via Zoom. These trainings will consist of three morning sessions and three afternoon...
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As noted in Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) informational letter (IL) 2261, Iowa Medicaid began holding monthly virtual town hall meetings in August 2021...
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The holidays are coming, and now you can do your holiday shopping and help support the IHCA Foundation at the same time! Before you begin...
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MDS 101: Introduction to the MDS 3.0 | Nov. 17 During this in-person educational event, participants will gain skills and knowledge that will help them...
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IHCA 2021 Digital Convention | On-demand now through Nov. 30 IHCA's 2021 Digital Convention, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Inc., provides on-demand access to...
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Join IHCA for its November Digital District Meetings and Educations, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services and Medline, that will be offered digitally live and on-demand...
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Check out the list below for member-only calls for skilled nursing facility (SNF), assisted living (AL) and home health (HH) providers in the month of...
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IHCA encourages applicants who plan to apply for an AHCA/NCAL 2022 National Quality Award to submit an intent to apply (ITA) by logging into the...
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The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) is undertaking a strategic planning effort and would appreciate feedback from ICAL members. This is your opportunity to...
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Last week, the Iowa Legislature introduced and passed HF 902, a bill related to employer requirements to provide COVID-19 vaccine exemptions. The legislation passed the...
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The Iowa General Assembly convened its second special session this fall with the purpose of determining whether to accept the second map generated by the...
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Due to scheduling challenges associated with Iowa’s special legislative sessions, IHCA is hosting a single statewide virtual Legislative Table Talk event, sponsored by Cornerstone Government...
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Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) released informational letter 2275 that applies to providers, or part of a provider entity, that receives payments of $5...
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Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) released informational letter (IL) 2281 to provide further guidance related to IL 2267 regarding the Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS)...
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The assisted living (AL) and residential care facility (RCF) survey trend reports for October 2021 are now available on the IHCA website. Click here to...
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The holidays are coming, and now you can do your holiday shopping and help support the IHCA Foundation at the same time! Before you begin...
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IHCA 2021 Digital Convention | On-demand now through Nov. 30 IHCA's 2021 Digital Convention, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Inc., provides on-demand access to...
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HealthCare Interactive's CARES Serious Mental Illness Online Training Program focuses on how caregivers can develop care strategies for those with serious mental illness and how...
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For nearly 30 years, ECSI member Lee Agency has specialized in providing business insurance and risk management solutions to senior living communities. Lee Agency's experience and...
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The IHCA Foundation wants to help Iowa long-term care providers increase their staff vaccination rates, and has received a grant from the Iowa Department of...
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During IHCA's Skilled Nursing Facility Provider Update Call yesterday, Oct. 26, a question was posed about the eye protection requirement for office staff. Clarification on...
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Following Emergency Use Authorizations from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provided updated recommendations for COVID-19...
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Last week, CMS announced it is granting a two-year extension to a specific group of existing Time Limited Waivers (TLW). This benefits providers who have...
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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced this week that providers have additional time to complete their Provider Relief Fund Phase 4 and Rural...
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Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) released informational letter 2278, announcing that the Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) 2021 Provider Quality Management Self-Assessment form and...
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It was announced in Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) informational letter 2279 that Iowa Medicaid will be focusing on continuing to improve its provider...
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IHCA encourages applicants who plan to apply for an AHCA/NCAL 2022 National Quality Award to submit an intent to apply (ITA) by logging into the...
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The holidays are coming, and now you can do your holiday shopping and help support the IHCA Foundation at the same time! Before you begin...
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IHCA 2021 Digital Convention | On-demand now through Nov. 30 IHCA's 2021 Digital Convention, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Inc., provides on-demand access to...
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IHCA and ICAL members can save $200 on AHCA/NCAL's Gero Nurse Prep course through Nov. 15 with promo code INSPIRE21. Specifically designed for registered nurses...
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IHCA's 2021 Digital Convention, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Inc., is now available online! The on-demand digital convention provides access to 12 popular sessions...
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MCO Call recordings available IHCA held its monthly Managed Care Organization (MCO) Calls with Iowa Total Care and Amerigroup last Wednesday, Oct. 13. Click here to...
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Ted LeNeave, CEO and founder of Accura Healthcare of Iowa, has been elected to the AHCA Board of Governors as the regional multi-facility representative for...
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On Oct. 15, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra extended the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) for an additional 90...
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Governor Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. The proclamation extends some regulatory relief for an additional 30 days,...
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IHCA and ICAL have provided guidance for members to use when determining whether eye protection is needed and choosing the correct type of personal protective...
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On Oct. 13, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) held its third Phase 4 and rural distribution webinar focusing on documentation needed for the...
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A special election was held last week for District 29 in the Iowa House of Representatives following the resignation of Democratic Rep. Wes Breckenridge. Republican...
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IHCA encourages applicants who plan to apply for an AHCA/NCAL 2022 National Quality Award to submit an intent to apply (ITA) by logging into the...
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Q3 Healthcare Consulting is hosting a Bronze Quality Award Workshop virtually via Zoom on Oct. 28-29 at 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST. This workshop...
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Digital District Meetings and Educations | Nov. 9-12 Join IHCA for its November Digital District Meetings and Educations, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services and Medline,...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA group purchasing partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online...
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AHCA/NCAL has partnered with Cleary Energy to provide significant utility savings for members. As an IHCA/ICAL member, these AHCA/NCAL benefits are also available as part...
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IHCA is excited to announce that it will be offering a 2021 Digital Convention, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Inc. The on-demand digital convention...
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Assisted Living Management Certification Program | Oct. 18-22 This five-day in-person certification program will provide the knowledge and skills required to practice as an assisted...
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The IHCA Foundation wants to help Iowa long-term care providers increase their staff vaccination rates, and has received a grant from the Iowa Department of...
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Check out the list below for member-only calls for skilled nursing facility (SNF), assisted living (AL) and home health (HH) providers in the month of...
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Last month, National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) facility administrators received an email from the NHSN system explaining that NHSN had automatically completed the facility’s monthly...
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Last week, NCAL released a new vaccine toolkit specifically designed for assisted living providers to assist in their efforts to access the COVID-19 vaccine booster....
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With the upcoming flu season, members are working tirelessly to set up influenza and COVID-19 booster vaccination clinics for their residents and teams. Among others,...
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Iowa Funeral Directors Association (IFDA) reminds providers that the signature of the funeral director is required when a deceased individual is removed from care facility...
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On Oct. 8, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation convening a special legislative session on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021. The purpose of the special session...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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Give your employees an opportunity to access their wages sooner, receive free one-on-one financial counseling and start a savings plan. Implement a financial wellness program...
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Digital District Meetings and Educations | Nov. 9-12 Join IHCA for its November Digital District Meetings and Educations, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services and Medline,...
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Manilla Manor is having an online auction on Oct. 26 at 9:00 a.m. Items for sale include personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies, restaurant and laundry...
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The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) is undertaking a strategic planning effort and would appreciate feedback from ICAL members. This is your opportunity to...
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Assisted Living Management Certification Program | Oct. 18-22 This five-day in-person certification program will provide the knowledge and skills required to practice as an assisted...
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IHCA, ICAL and ICHC have announced their 2021-2022 board officers and directors elected by the membership. These leaders formulate the long-range goals and objectives of...
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The IHCA staff would like to thank every member, associate member, sponsor and exhibitor who attended IHCA's 2021 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin...
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Check out the list below for member-only calls for skilled nursing facility (SNF), assisted living (AL) and home health (HH) providers in the month of...
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On Sept. 22, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amended the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccination to allow the use of...
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The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has established a call center for COVID-19 monoclonal antibodies communication. The intended audience and expected usage for this...
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The IHCA Foundation wants to help Iowa long-term care providers increase their staff vaccination rates, and has received a grant from the Iowa Department of...
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The Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Phase 4 and rural distributions application webpage is now live. It offers an array of guidance and new educational opportunities,...
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On Sept. 29, the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) issued informational letter (IL) 2266 to inform and update providers regarding the authorization of an...
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The Iowa Medicaid Enterprise (IME) is implementing changes due to availability issues for albuterol inhalers. Effective Nov. 5, 2021, the following products will be non-preferred...
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Iowa Medicaid Enterprise (IME) is planning to hold its annual provider training sessions in late October or early November of this year. IME is looking...
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Iowa's legislative and congressional redistricting was covered in IHCA's Sept. 8 Member Bulletin. On Oct. 5, the Iowa House and the Senate convened a one-day...
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Encounter Telehealth and the IHCA Foundation are offering a new webinar series on mental health topics that can be used for free by IHCA, ICAL...
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OASIS - Blueprint for OASIS Accuracy | Oct. 25-26 Based on the most current CMS guidance available, this two-day in-person workshop will provide a comprehensive...
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IHCA and ICAL members can save $50 on AHCA/NCAL’s popular Infection Preventionist Specialized Training (IPCO Version 2) by using promo code IPCO2021 at checkout through Oct. 31,...
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IHCA and ICAL members can save $200 on AHCA/NCAL's Gero Nurse Prep course through Nov. 15 with promo code INSPIRE21. Specifically designed for registered nurses...
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For nearly 30 years, ECSI member Lee Agency has specialized in providing business insurance and risk management solutions to senior living communities. Lee Agency's experience and...
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IHCA’s 2021 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Inc., is preparing for liftoff! This year’s convention is happening in-person on Sept....
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Right Dose, A Guardian Pharmacy, is planning to make vaccines available to attendees of IHCA's 2021 Convention on Monday, Sept. 27, from 9:00 a.m. to...
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Annual Business Meeting The Annual Business Meeting of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC, sponsored by Lee Agency and Molina Healthcare, will be held in conjunction with...
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ICAL held its monthly Assisted Living (AL) Provider Update Call on Friday, Sept. 17. The call covered the delta variant and COVID-19 case trends, the...
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Last week, President Biden released his COVID-19 Action Plan, which included mandates for COVID-19 vaccines and/or testing for employees working for employers that have 100...
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The IHCA Foundation wants to help Iowa long-term care providers increase their staff vaccination rates, and has received a grant from the Iowa Department of...
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Governor Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster Proclamation on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021. The proclamation can be found online here and extends some regulatory...
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On Sept. 15, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released additional details on the $25 billion in funding, composed of the $17 billion Phase...
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IHCA member Accura Healthcare of Stanton has received the Governor’s Award for Quality Care in Health Care Facilities for 2021. This award recognizes Iowa health...
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The 2022 National Quality Award intent to apply (ITA) is now open. IHCA encourages applicants who plan to apply for a Quality Award to submit...
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On Sept. 14, Governor Reynolds publicly announced that the upcoming legislative special session to establish new legislative and congressional redistricting lines will take place beginning...
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A special election was held last week for House District 37, which encompasses parts of central and north Ankeny, as well as Alleman, Berwick and...
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Encounter Telehealth and the IHCA Foundation are offering a new webinar series on mental health topics that can be used for free by IHCA, ICAL...
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Iowa Western Community College's continuing education department is partnering with local hospitals and long-term care facilities to recruit students to fill certified nursing assistant (CNA)...
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Governor Reynolds has hosted local roundtables throughout the state over the last month, focusing on workforce, one of her top priorities. During these roundtables, she...
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Assisted Living Management Certification Program | Oct. 18-22 This five-day in-person certification program will provide the knowledge and skills required to practice as an assisted...
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HealthCare Interactive's CARES Serious Mental Illness Online Training Program focuses on how caregivers can develop care strategies for those with serious mental illness and how...
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IHCA’s 2021 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Inc., is approaching at warp speed! This year’s convention is happening in-person on...
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On Sept. 14, Governor Reynolds publicly announced that the upcoming legislative special session to establish new legislative and congressional redistricting lines will take place beginning...
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Skilled Nursing Facility Provider Update Call recording available IHCA held its monthly Skilled Nursing Facility Provider Update Call, sponsored by Lee Agency, yesterday, Sept. 14....
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Electronic ballot voting Online electronic balloting for the annual election of board officers (chair, vice chair, secretary and treasurer) and the directors-at-large positions ends next...
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On Sept. 9 the Biden Administration announced that it will require COVID-19 vaccinations for workers in most health care settings that receive Medicare or Medicaid...
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For clarification on confirmatory PCR testing after a positive antigen test occurs with an asymptomatic individual, Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) recommends that ONE...
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Right Dose, A Guardian Pharmacy, is planning to make vaccines available to attendees of IHCA's 2021 Convention on Monday, Sept. 27, from 9:00 a.m. to...
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The IHCA Foundation wants to help Iowa long-term care providers increase their staff vaccination rates, and has received a grant from the Iowa Department of...
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Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it will be releasing Phase 4 of the Provider Relief Fund (PRF). Phase...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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Assisted Living Management Certification Program | Oct. 18-22 This five-day in-person certification program will provide the knowledge and skills required to practice as an assisted...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA group purchasing partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online...
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For nearly 30 years, ECSI member Lee Agency has specialized in providing business insurance and risk management solutions to senior living communities. Lee Agency's experience and...
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Upcoming calls Check out the list below for member-only calls for skilled nursing facility (SNF), assisted living (AL) and home health (HH) providers in the...
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IHCA’s 2021 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Inc., is approaching at warp speed! This year’s convention is happening in-person on...
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Given the ongoing public health crisis, IHCA Legislative Table Talks, formerly known as Legislative Forums, will be hosted online via Zoom. Members will still have...
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a plan to deliver booster shots for individuals who have been vaccinated with the...
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) program that distributes Abbott BinaxNOW tests to skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities continues, currently...
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Recently, a discrepancy has been detected between Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals' (DIA’s) rules for assisted living programs in Chapter 69 and Iowa Board...
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Every ten years the Iowa Legislative Services Agency (LSA) prepares redistricting plans to adjust for changes in Iowa’s population over the past decade. Through a...
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Assisted Living Management Certification Program | Oct. 18-22 This five-day in-person certification program will provide the knowledge and skills required to practice as an assisted...
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In honor of National Assisted Living Week (NALW) happening next week, Sept. 12-20, ahcancalED is holding a sale on Sept. 8-19 on groundbreaking assisted living...
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Annual Business Meeting The Annual Business Meeting of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC, sponsored by Lee Agency and Molina Healthcare, will be held in conjunction with...
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Work with those who truly understand your business. ECSI is proud to partner with Iowa Long-Term Care (LTC) Risk Management Association, a group self-insured association...
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IHCA and ICAL members can now save 45% on FedEx Express shipping and 25% on FedEx Ground shipping when they sign up for and use...
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SNF Provider Update Call recording available IHCA held its monthly Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Update Call, sponsored by Lee Agency, yesterday, Aug. 31. The...
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IHCA’s 2021 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Inc., is approaching at warp speed! This year’s convention is happening in-person on...
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Each state and some cities and counties maintain an immunization registry that contains vaccination records on every person who receives vaccinations of any type, including...
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At the start of 2021 when COVID-19 vaccines were newly released, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published recommendations for the administration of...
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Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published its official recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination for people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to get...
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a letter last week alerting health care providers to stop using certain N95 respirators manufactured by one specific company,...
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IHCA has worked closely with both the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) and Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) to secure two exceptions...
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AHCA/NCAL Insurance Solutions offers a minimum essential coverage (MEC) health plan for members to help them be more appealing to prospective employees pursuing careers in...
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IHCA received informational letter 2263 from Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) announcing Iowa Medicaid Pharmacy Program changes, effective Oct. 1, 2021. The letter includes...
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Given the ongoing public health crisis, IHCA Legislative Table Talks, formerly known as Legislative Forums, will be hosted online via Zoom. Members will still have...
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Assisted Living Management Certification Program | Oct. 18-22 This five-day in-person certification program will provide the knowledge and skills required to practice as an assisted...
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Annual Business Meeting The Annual Business Meeting of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC, sponsored by Lee Agency and Molina Healthcare, will be held in conjunction with...
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As we quickly approach National Assisted Living Week (NALW), happening Sept. 12-20, now is the time to make sure you are ready for the celebration!...
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Creating a relaxing and peaceful environment in your facility is important when making residents and tenants feel at home and at ease. As an IHCA...
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IHCA is hosting its Long-Term Care Social Services Conference in-person tomorrow, Aug. 26. The conference will feature four timely sessions that cover top issues related...
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Join IHCA next Wednesday for its Bronze Award Workshop on Sept. 1. This in-person workshop includes a full day of training and consultation on how...
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IHCA is hosting a Mandated Vaccines and the New Requirements from CMS and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Webinar for nursing facilities next...
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Today, Aug. 25, IHCA is launching a new Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Connected Community on the AHCA/NCAL Connect platform. This community, created specifically for...
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Special SNF Provider Update Call recording available IHCA held a special Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Update Call, sponsored by Lee Agency, yesterday, Aug. 24,...
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Iowa’s recent vaccine passport prohibition law is contained under Iowa Code 27B.2. It provides in pertinent part that a business (retailer, not for profit organization,...
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On Aug. 19, Governor Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation that extends some regulatory relief for an additional 30 days. The section in...
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Iowa Medicaid will be conducting town hall meetings in August, September and October for both providers and members. The town halls will be held virtually...
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IHCA/ICAL members that are considering implementing a Population Health Management (PHM) model in the future are encouraged to learn the fundamentals now through AHCA/NCAL's PHM Innovation...
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Given the ongoing public health crisis, IHCA Legislative Table Talks, formerly known as Legislative Forums, will be hosted online via Zoom. Members will still have...
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The IHCA Foundation has been awarded $25,000 from Amerigroup Foundation to support its COVID Recovery Fund for Iowa’s long-term care providers. “Iowa’s long-term care providers...
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IHCA’s 2021 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Inc., is approaching at warp speed! This year’s convention is happening in-person on...
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Assisted Living Management Certification Program | Oct. 18-22 This five-day in-person certification program will provide the knowledge and skills required to practice as an assisted...
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Annual Business Meeting The Annual Business Meeting of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC, sponsored by Lee Agency and Molina Healthcare, will be held in conjunction with...
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HPSI Purchasing Services, an Avendra Group Company, has put together a Cost Outlook 2022 Forecast Guide to help inform members on the budget projections for...
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With the rising pressure for staff COVID-19 vaccinations, many long-term care leaders across the country are considering placing a mandate within their organization. Hear about...
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Assisted Living Provider Update Call on Friday, Aug. 20 ICAL is hosting its monthly Assisted Living (AL) Provider Update Call this Friday at 11 a.m....
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has amended the emergency use authorizations for both the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to...
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According to National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) vaccination data, 62% of Iowa long-term care workers are vaccinated. To meet the statewide goal of 75%, approximately...
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As efforts continue to increase staff vaccination rates in long-term care, IHCA encourages members to review AHCA/NCAL's newly created materials to help support providers in...
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As some facilities across the state and nation are noticing a rise in county positivity rates, IHCA/ICAL reminds its members to monitor county positivity rates...
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When OSHA released its COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in June, facilities across the nation were given little notice to meet the requirements before the...
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Completing a self-report can be daunting and feel much like an undesirable invitation. However, by giving necessary information up-front to the Department of Inspections and...
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In June, Iowa welcomed Angela Van Pelt as the new State Long-Term Care (LTC) Ombudsman. Since her first days on the job, Angela has been...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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Given the ongoing public health crisis, IHCA Legislative Table Talks, formerly known as Legislative Forums, will be hosted online via Zoom. Members will still have...
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IHCA received informational letter (IL) 2256, replacing IL 2245, from Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) announcing Iowa Medicaid Pharmacy Program changes, effective Sept. 1,...
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AHCA/NCAL is pleased to offer members the opportunity to become a Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Certified Professional (QCP) through a partnership with American...
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The IHCA Foundation has been awarded $25,000 from Amerigroup Foundation to support its COVID Recovery Fund for Iowa’s long-term care providers. “Iowa’s long-term care providers...
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IHCA’s 2021 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Brothers Distributing, is preparing for liftoff! This year’s convention is happening in-person on Sept. 27-29 at...
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Long-Term Care Social Services Conference | Aug. 26 This in-person conference will feature four timely sessions that cover top issues related to social services in...
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The Iowa Falls Prevention Coalition is hosting its 7th Annual Iowa Falls Prevention Coalition Symposium on Sept. 20-24. Hosted via Zoom, a variety of interesting...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA group purchasing partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online...
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Electronic ballot voting Online electronic ballots for the annual election of board officers (chair, vice chair, secretary and treasurer) and the directors-at-large positions will be...
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HPSI Purchasing Services, an Avendra Group Company, has put together a Cost Outlook 2022 Forecast Guide to help inform members on the budget projections for...
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This Friday may be Friday the 13th, but that doesn't mean your luck has run out - yet. There is still time to be one...
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Join ICAL next Wednesday, Aug. 18, for its Assisted Living Regulatory Class. The purpose of this in-person class, sponsored by Assisted Living Partners, is to...
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Check out the list below for member-only calls for skilled nursing facility (SNF), assisted living (AL) and home health (HH) providers in the month of...
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When OSHA released its COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in June, facilities across the nation were given little notice to meet the requirements before the...
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Given the ongoing public health crisis, IHCA Legislative Table Talks, formerly known as Legislative Forums, will be hosted online via Zoom. Members will still have...
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Each year the IHCA Payment and Legislative Committee sets legislative priorities for nursing facilities, assisted living programs and home health organizations for the upcoming year....
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On April 27, 2020, the governor’s proclamation waived the requirement for employees of health care facilities and assisted living programs to complete two hours of...
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The COVID-19 Status of Regulatory Relief document has been updated on IHCA's COVID-19 Member Resources webpage to reflect the changes of both the Iowa proclamation...
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9/14/21 Update: IL 2252 has been updated and replaced with IL 2267 to add information regarding CCO providers. This update does not impact IHCA, ICAL...
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Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) released informational letter 2260 announcing that Iowa Medicaid Enterprise (IME) is extending the due date of cost reports for...
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IHCA/ICAL is excited to announce that the 2022 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program year is now open and application packets are available. The National Quality Award...
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The Iowa chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association is offering a free nine-week support and education group for any individuals who have been diagnosed...
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The IHCA Foundation is continuing to accept applications for its COVID Recovery Fund, made possible by the MolinaCares Foundation and Care Initiatives. This fund exists...
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Nursing Facility Reimbursement Conference | Aug. 24 Get the latest reimbursement updates at IHCA’s in-person Nursing Facility Reimbursement Conference. The four different sessions included in...
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BCG Research, an ECSI partner and division of Brighton Consulting Group, is an Iowa-approved CoreQ vendor currently assisting over 170 Iowa long-term care providers in...
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IHCA, ICAL and ICHC members are encouraged to complete a short survey administered by AHCA/NCAL about who is administering the COVID vaccine to your residents,...
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The Iowa Health Care Quality Partners (IHCQP) have partnered with AHCA/NCAL to host an in-person IHCQP Quality Workshop on Aug. 10 at Embassy Club West...
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Check out the list below for member-only calls for skilled nursing facility (SNF), assisted living (AL) and home health (HH) providers in the month of...
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AHCA/NCAL will host a webinar on Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 2:00 p.m. CST, focused on the recent report, Invest in Trust: A Guide for Building...
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Iowa saw its first case of the COVID-19 delta variant in early May. Since then, this strain has proven to be the most easily spread...
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Last Thursday, July 29, AHCA/NCAL issued a public policy statement regarding COVID-19 vaccinations of long-term care personnel. The statement encourages the vaccination all health care...
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Last week, the president and a bipartisan group of senators reached an agreement on an infrastructure deal, including offsets to pay for the spending included in...
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On April 27, 2020, the governor’s proclamation waived the requirement for employees of health care facilities and assisted living programs to complete two hours of...
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The July 2021 skilled nursing facility (SNF), July 2021 assisted living (AL) and third quarter residential care facility (RCF) survey trend reports are now available...
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2022 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program applications now available IHCA/ICAL is excited to announce that the 2022 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program year is now open...
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The Iowa Board of Nursing (IBON) has issued a memorandum regarding the prior licensing provisions that are no longer in effect, as well as time...
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The IHCA Foundation has announced the winners of its 2021 scholarship program. Seventy-two Iowans have been awarded scholarships, totaling $160,000, to pursue an education in...
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The IHCA Foundation is continuing to accept applications for its COVID Recovery Fund, made possible by the MolinaCares Foundation and Care Initiatives. This fund exists...
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Registration is open for IHCA’s 2021 Convention and Trade Show! Sponsored by Martin Brothers Distributing, this year’s convention is happening in-person on Sept. 27-29 at...
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Assisted Living Regulatory Class | Aug. 18 The purpose of this in-person class, sponsored by Assisted Living Partners, is to provide nurses with education on...
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IHCA and ICAL members have access to a wealth of online education through AHCA/NCAL. Online courses feature live and pre-recorded events, toolkits and resources, covering...
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For nearly 30 years, ECSI member Lee Agency has specialized in providing business insurance and risk management solutions to senior living communities. Lee Agency's experience and...
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The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) announced updated guidance for fully vaccinated individuals yesterday. This policy is aimed at preventing transmission levels of the...
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AHCA/NCAL will host a webinar on Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 2:00 p.m. CST, focused on the recent report, Invest in Trust: A Guide for Building...
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Iowa saw its first case of the COVID-19 delta variant in early May. Since then, this strain has proven to be the most easily spread...
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If you logged into the CMS COVID-19 Nursing Home Data website after Wednesday, July 21, 2021, you may have noticed a new look to the...
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Last week, a small group of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC member leaders and association staff traveled to Washington, D.C. for the association’s annual congressional visit...
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As detailed in informational letter (IL) 2229 in April 2021, Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) began using a phased approach to return to normal...
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The IHCA Foundation is continuing to accept applications for its COVID Recovery Fund, made possible by the MolinaCares Foundation and Care Initiatives. This fund exists...
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Iowa Health Care Quality Partners (IHCQP) is a business entity organized and owned by a network of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC members for the purpose of...
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Registration is open for IHCA’s 2021 Convention and Trade Show! Sponsored by Martin Brothers Distributing, this year’s convention is happening in-person on Sept. 27-29 at...
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Iowa Health Care Quality Partners (IHCQP) Quality Workshop | Aug. 10 IHCQP has partnered with AHCA/NCAL to host this in-person Quality Workshop that will cover...
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IHCA is proud to offer a wealth of on-demand online education courses that can be accessed 24/7 on its digital education platform! Check out descriptions...
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Assisted Living Provider Update Call recording available ICAL held its monthly Assisted Living (AL) Provider Update Call last Friday, July 16. The call covered the...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that due to the increased supply and availability of NIOSH-approved respirators over the last several...
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As COVID-19 vaccination rates in skilled nursing facilities are now publicized and making headlines, we are also learning about a new COVID variant that has risen...
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As of July 19, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra extended the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) for...
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On July 8, OSHA announced that it has extended the comment period on its COVID-19 healthcare Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) until Aug. 20, 2021, to...
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ICAL has been working with the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) to clarify electronic visit verification (EVV) requirements for shift workers, which has been...
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IHCA continues to track issues of importance to members, including the subjects mentioned in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin that is released every two weeks. Here...
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is offering approximately $103 million in relief funding to reduce burnout and promote mental health among...
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The IHCA Foundation is continuing to accept applications for its COVID Recovery Fund, made possible by the MolinaCares Foundation and Care Initiatives. The fund exists...
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Registration is now open for IHCA’s 2021 Convention and Trade Show! Sponsored by Martin Brothers Distributing, this year’s convention is happening in-person on Sept. 27-29...
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AANAC RAC-CT Program | August 3-5 Become Minimum Data Set (MDS) certified through AANC's Resident Assessment Coordinator—Certified (RAC-CT) education and certification program. This program has...
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AHCA/NCAL's Gero Nurse Prep course is specifically designed for registered nurses (RNs) working in long-term care. This curriculum provides comprehensive online training that leads to...
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Home Health Provider Update Call recording available ICHC held its monthly Home Health Provider Update Call, sponsored by CliftonLarsonAllen, last Thursday, July 8. The call...
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Join IHCA for its Virtual Professional Nursing Seminar, sponsored by PCA Pharmacy, next Wednesday, July 21. Four different sessions will cover timely topics for long-term...
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IHCA has sought clarification from Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) on the Governor's proclamation regarding the sections relating to certified nursing assistants (CNAs)...
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On July 8, OSHA announced that it has extended the comment period on its COVID-19 healthcare Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) until Aug. 20, 2021, to...
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Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) is starting to unwind COVID-19 restrictions and resume normal operations. Informational letter (IL) 2244 outlines DHS’s requirements for returning...
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Judging is currently underway for the IHCA Foundation Scholarship Program. Scholarship recipients will be announced by the end of July. The IHCA Foundation thanks these generous...
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The IHCA Foundation is continuing to accept applications for its COVID Recovery Fund, made possible by the MolinaCares Foundation and Care Initiatives. Over $19,000 remain...
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The first webinar of the mental health series provided by Encounter Telehealth and the IHCA Foundation is available to share with your employees. This free...
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All systems are go – and registration is now open for IHCA’s 2021 Convention and Trade Show! Sponsored by Martin Brothers Distributing, this year’s convention...
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MDS 101: Introduction to the MDS 3.0 | July 27 During this in-person educational event, participants will gain skills and knowledge that will help them...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA group purchasing partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online...
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AHCA/NCAL has partnered with Cleary Energy to provide significant utility savings for members. As an IHCA/ICAL member, these AHCA/NCAL benefits are also available as part...
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Check out the list below for member-only calls for skilled nursing facility (SNF), assisted living (AL) and home health (HH) providers in the month of...
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Are you wondering if applying to the National Quality Award Program in 2022 is right for your long-term care facility? Join some of the best...
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On June 21, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to address exposure to COVID-19 to workers in health...
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As the COVID-19 environment can be a bit unpredictable, some member facilities have found themselves with an abundance of testing supplies while others are still...
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As COVID-19 ramped up in 2020, many facilities across the state participated in the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) 13-week Project ECHO initiative...
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The Provider Relief Fund (PRF) reporting portal is now open for providers to report fund use for April 10, 2020 through June 30, 2020. Providers who...
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AHCA/NCAL recently announced the recipients of the 2021 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award. Spurgeon Manor in Dallas Center was recognized by AHCA/NCAL with this...
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The IHCA Foundation is continuing to accept applications for its COVID Recovery Fund, made possible by the MolinaCares Foundation and Care Initiatives. This fund exists...
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All systems are go – and registration is now open for IHCA’s 2021 Convention and Trade Show! Sponsored by Martin Brothers Distributing, this year’s convention...
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Virtual Professional Nursing Seminar | July 21 Join IHCA for its Virtual Professional Nursing Seminar, sponsored by PCA Pharmacy. Four different sessions will cover timely...
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For nearly 30 years, ECSI member Lee Agency has specialized in providing business insurance and risk management solutions to senior living communities. Lee Agency's experience and...
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All systems are go – and registration is now open for IHCA’s 2021 Convention and Trade Show! Sponsored by Martin Brothers Distributing, this year’s convention...
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IHCA's Northeast district is offering eligible members the opportunity to apply for grants that will cover the cost of registration for IHCA’s 2021 Convention and...
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Effective June 21, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) to address exposure to COVID-19 to workers in health care settings....
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Governor Reynolds renewed the Public Health Disaster proclamation on June 25, 2021, extending the end date to at least July 25, 2021. There is one...
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Mary Jane Carothers, retiring IHCA vice president of quality improvement and clinical affairs, has accepted a part time consultant position with AHCA to provide clinical...
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Are you wondering if applying to the National Quality Award Program in 2022 is right for your long-term care facility? Join some of the best...
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The first webinar of the mental health series provided by Encounter Telehealth and the IHCA Foundation is available to share with your employees. This free...
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Virtual Professional Nursing Seminar | July 21 Join IHCA for its Virtual Professional Nursing Seminar, sponsored by PCA Pharmacy. Four different sessions will cover timely...
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HealthCare Interactive's CARES Serious Mental Illness Online Training Program focuses on how caregivers can develop care strategies for those with serious mental illness and how...
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Mary Jane Carothers is retiring this week from IHCA. In her career, she has served as a registered nurse, a licensed nursing home administrator, certified...
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IHCA and ICAL members can now save 45% on FedEx Express shipping and 25% on FedEx Ground shipping when they sign up for and use...
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The 2021-2022 nomination window for the IHCA, ICAL and ICHC board of directors will close this Friday, June 25. IHCA, ICAL and ICHC members in...
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Call recording Last Friday, June 18, ICAL held its monthly Assisted Living Provider Update Call. The call covered electronic visit verification (EVV), COVID-19 news, legislative...
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IHCA's Long-Term Care Dietary Conference, sponsored by Martin Brothers Distributing, is next Wednesday, June 30, and will discuss the importance of offering choices to the...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health advisory regarding increased interseasonal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity. The CDC recommends that staff...
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ICAL has been working with the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) to clarify electronic visit verification (EVV) requirements for shift workers, which have been...
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Last week, Governor Reynolds signed HF 891, the House Health and Human Services appropriations bill, which includes funding appropriations for long-term care. HF 891 is...
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CMS is offering an upcoming webinar on its efforts to enhance quality measures. The webinar will be aired on July 13 at noon and July...
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The IHCA Foundation is continuing to accept applications for its COVID Recovery Fund, made possible by the MolinaCares Foundation and Care Initiatives. This fund exists...
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Give your employees an opportunity to access their wages sooner, receive free one-on-one financial counseling and start a savings plan. Implement a financial wellness program...
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IHCA's Northeast district is offering eligible members the opportunity to apply for grants that will cover the cost of registration for IHCA’s 2021 Convention and...
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Virtual Professional Nursing Seminar | July 21 Join IHCA for its Virtual Professional Nursing Seminar, sponsored by PCA Pharmacy. Four different sessions will cover timely...
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Call recordings Last Wednesday, June 9, IHCA held its monthly Managed Care Organization (MCO) Calls with Iowa Total Group and Amerigroup. Click here to access...
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Reconnect with long-term care professionals at IHCA's Summer Quarterly Education Conference, sponsored by Iowa Council of Nurse Leaders, happening in-person at the Hilton Garden Inn...
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Last week, Moderna announced that it is seeking full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its COVID-19 vaccine. If granted full...
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Governor Reynolds renewed the official public health emergency declaration on May 27, 2021, extending the end date to at least June 26, 2021. The declaration,...
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) to address exposure to COVID-19 to workers in health care settings. This...
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released updated reporting requirements for recipients of Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments. With this announcement, HHS expands...
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Iowa's long-term care profession achieved many historic legislative accomplishments this session, which are highlighted in the newly-released Iowa Health PAC 2021 Impact Report. The following...
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The IHCA Foundation is continuing to accept applications for its COVID Recovery Fund, made possible by the MolinaCares Foundation and Care Initiatives. There is $26,500...
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IHCA's Northeast district is offering eligible members the opportunity to apply for grants that will cover the cost of registration for IHCA’s 2021 Convention and...
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Long-Term Care Dietary Conference | June 30 This in-person conference, sponsored by Martin Brothers Distributing, will discuss the importance of offering choices to the seniors...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA group purchasing partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online...
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The 2021-2022 election cycle is open for IHCA, ICAL and ICHC members in good standing who are interested in serving on their respective boards. Below...
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ICAL is seeking interested persons to run for the three conference chair positions on the ICAL Board of Directors for 2020-2021. If you are interested...
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Check out the list below for member-only calls for skilled nursing facility (SNF), assisted living (AL) and home health (HH) providers in the month of...
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Bring new life to your activity programming after COVID-19 with IHCA's fun and fast-paced in-person Activity Professionals Workshop next Wednesday, June 16. Participants will learn...
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Reconnect with long-term care professionals at IHCA's Summer Quarterly Education Conference, sponsored by Iowa Council of Nurse Leaders, happening in-person at the Hilton Garden Inn...
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IHCA has released this year's Legislative Outcomes Report, which details the many historic accomplishments the long-term care profession achieved during the 2021 legislative session. Key...
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Last week, AHCA/NCAL announced the recipients of the 2021 Bronze Commitment to Quality Award. The Bronze Award is the first of three distinctions possible through...
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In September 2020, CMS clarified that providers could utilize actual emergencies resulting in the activation of their emergency plan to offset the need for an...
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IHCA's Northeast district is offering eligible members the opportunity to apply for grants that will cover the cost of registration for IHCA’s 2021 Convention and...
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Long-Term Care Dietary Conference | June 30 This in-person conference, sponsored by Martin Brothers Distributing, will discuss the importance of offering choices to the seniors...
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The 2021-2022 election cycle is open for IHCA, ICAL and ICHC members in good standing who are interested in serving on their respective boards. Below...
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Work with those who truly understand your business. ECSI is proud to partner with Iowa Long-Term Care (LTC) Risk Management Association, a group self-insured association...
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Creating a relaxing and peaceful environment in your facility is important when making residents feel at home and at ease. As an IHCA or ICAL...
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) face unique challenges for the application of fair housing, disability and other discrimination laws. Because CCRCs combine elements of age-restricted...
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Check out the list below for member-only calls for skilled nursing facility (SNF), assisted living (AL) and home health (HH) providers in the month of...
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Reconnect with long-term care professionals at IHCA's Summer Quarterly Education Conference, sponsored by Iowa Council of Nurse Leaders, happening in-person at the Hilton Garden Inn...
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) issued new guidance stating that health care providers should only use N-95 respirators. Providers should not...
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Governor Reynolds has extended the public health disaster emergency until June 26. This means all state public health emergency waivers in place can continue to...
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The May 2021 skilled nursing facility survey trend report, as well as the Q2 2021 assisted living and residential care facility survey trend reports, are...
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The first webinar of the mental health series provided by Encounter Telehealth and the IHCA Foundation is now available to share with your employees. This...
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The IHCA Foundation is now accepting applications for its COVID Recovery Fund, made possible by the MolinaCares Foundation and Care Initiatives. There is $40,000 available...
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Thank you to all who applied for an IHCA Foundation scholarship. The application window closed on May 31, and scholarship recipients will be notified in...
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Activity Professionals Workshop | June 16 Bring new life to your activity programming after COVID-19 with this fun and fast-paced in-person workshop! Participants will learn...
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IHCA/ICAL members that are considering implementing a Population Health Management (PHM) model in the future are encouraged to learn the fundamentals now through AHCA/NCAL's PHM Innovation...
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The 2021-2022 election cycle is open for IHCA, ICAL and ICHC members in good standing who are interested in serving on their respective boards. Below...
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For nearly 30 years, ECSI member Lee Agency has specialized in providing business insurance and risk management solutions to senior living communities. Lee Agency's experience and...
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) face unique challenges for the application of fair housing, disability and other discrimination laws. Because CCRCs combine elements of age-restricted...
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Long-term care employees working in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living programs and home health care agencies who are pursuing or continuing their health care education...
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IHCA held its Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Update Call, sponsored by Lee Agency, yesterday, May 25. The call covered personal protective equipment (PPE) disbursement,...
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IHCA has received a number of questions relating to HF 847, which, among other things, bans mask mandates in certain settings. This bill only applies...
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As of May 14, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued major updates to the emergency use authorizations (EUAs) for bamlanivimab+etesevimab and REGEN-COV. The...
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In response to member inquiries regarding the ban on using hand held hair dryers in nursing facility and assisted living beauty salons given the current...
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The Iowa Legislature adjourned last Wednesday, May 19. Throughout the entire session, IHCA was focused on negotiating the best possible outcomes for long-term care funding...
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On May 14, the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) notified the public of its intentions to release a request for proposal (RFP) on or...
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As health care workers move forward after this challenging year, it's important that they take care of themselves. The Emotional PPE Project was created to address...
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Activity Professionals Workshop | June 16 Bring new life to your activity programming after COVID-19 with this fun and fast-paced in-person workshop! Participants will learn...
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AHCA/NCAL Insurance Solutions offers a minimum essential coverage (MEC) health plan to IHCA and ICAL members to help them appeal to prospective employees pursuing careers...
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The 2021-2022 election cycle is open for IHCA, ICAL and ICHC members in good standing who are interested in serving on their respective boards. Below...
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Over 9,300 nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential care homes, skilled care facilities, independent living communities, retirement communities and other senior care providers trust Health...
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IHCA, ICAL and ICHC are now offering free Mandatory Reporter Training, sponsored by Dorsey & Whitney LLP. This online and on-demand training will give providers...
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About the IHCA Leadership Academy IHCA’s Leadership Academy, sponsored by Healthcare of Iowa, Inc., is an intensive training program designed to elevate knowledge, build skills and...
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Call recordings A recording of last Wednesday's Monthly Managed Care Organization (MCO) Call is available on the IHCA website here. Additionally, a recording of last...
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At the beginning of May, IHCA was notified that Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management was arranging a free personal protective equipment (PPE) disbursement to...
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As COVID-19 vaccination uptake amongst residents and staff finds its place at the forefront of senior care and the stakes continue to gain momentum, providers...
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As the end of this year’s state legislative session looms nearer, the Iowa Legislature has been laser focused on state budget negotiations. Throughout the entire...
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Last week, CMS issued a State Medicaid Directors’ letter on how states may draw down and use additional federal Medicaid funds aimed at expanding access...
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Encounter Telehealth and the IHCA Foundation are offering four one-hour webinars on mental health topics that can be used for free by IHCA, ICAL and...
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The IHCA Foundation scholarship application deadline is approaching, with only 12 days left to apply. There are 75 scholarships available for IHCA members, high school...
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Long-term care staff served on the front lines in the battle against COVID-19 during the past year. As a result, they experienced the brutal reality...
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CCRC Education and Roundtable Discussion | June 4 Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) face unique challenges for the application of fair housing, disability and other...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA group purchasing partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online...
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Join ICAL for its Assisted Living Nurses Digital Conference, sponsored by Assisted Living Partners, tomorrow, May 13. The conference will include a legal update for...
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Check out the list below for member-only calls for skilled nursing facility (SNF), assisted living (AL) and home health (HH) providers in the month of...
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IHCA’s in-person District Education and Meetings, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services, began yesterday with the Northwest District meeting in Storm Lake and the Northeast District...
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About the IHCA Leadership Academy IHCA’s Leadership Academy, sponsored by Healthcare of Iowa, Inc., is an intensive training program designed to elevate knowledge, build skills and...
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Late last week, Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) updated its Health Facilities Division website to improve functionality. To gain access to the new...
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Iowa legislators' per diem expired on April 30, but finding a budget deal to close out the 2021 legislative session is proving to be problematic....
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As a reminder, Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) implementation became effective on Jan. 1, 2021, for all applicable providers rendering the following service codes: S5125 Attendant...
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Iowa Total Care (ITC) released a provider news alert on May 10 to clarify and consolidate information from two other recent provider alerts. This revised...
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Long-term care staff served on the front lines in the battle against COVID-19 during the past year. As a result, they experienced the brutal reality...
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This year, the IHCA Foundation is offering 24 scholarships for Iowa high school students interested in joining the long-term care profession, more than double the...
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CCRC Education and Roundtable Discussion | June 4 Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) present unique challenges for the application of fair housing, disability and other...
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BCG Research, an ECSI partner and division of Brighton Consulting Group, is an Iowa-approved CoreQ vendor currently assisting over 170 Iowa long-term care providers in...
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In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the State of Iowa is coordinating a one-time disbursement of personal protective equipment (PPE) across stakeholders in high-risk...
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The IHCA Foundation is now accepting applications for its COVID Recovery Fund, made possible by the MolinaCares Foundation and Care Initiatives. There is now $40,000...
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IHCA’s in-person District Education and Meetings, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services, are back! Join us for your district's meeting, which will cover the state of...
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Check out the list below for member-only calls for skilled nursing facility (SNF), assisted living (AL) and home health (HH) providers in the month of...
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The clinical guidance summaries for skilled nursing facilities and assisted living programs have been updated to reflect the newly-released guidance set forth by CMS and the...
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Revised QSO 20-38-NH and QSO 20-39-NH have created a lot of questions relating to how facilities should discuss and utilize information relating to the vaccination...
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IHCA has received informational letter 2233 from Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) regarding an update on monoclonal antibodies. Recently, bamlanivimab and casirivimab/imdevimab were granted...
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Last week marked the 110th day of the legislative session, which means per diem pay has ended for state legislators. This day is generally seen...
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About the IHCA Leadership Academy IHCA’s Leadership Academy, sponsored by Healthcare of Iowa, Inc., is an intensive training program designed to elevate knowledge, build skills and...
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In a provider alert, Iowa Total Care (ITC) announced it has identified an issue with recoupment projects related to coordination of benefits (COB) on commercial...
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The IHCA Foundation is offering five health care scholarships for veterans interested in joining Iowa’s long-term care profession. This $2,000 scholarship, made possible by the...
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Assisted Living Nurses Digital Conference | May 13 Join ICAL for its Assisted Living Nurses Digital Conference, sponsored by Assisted Living Partners. The conference will...
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For nearly 30 years, ECSI member Lee Agency has specialized in providing business insurance and risk management solutions to senior living communities. Lee Agency's experience and...
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On April 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revised its recommendations for fully vaccinated residents and staff members in long-term care...
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In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the State of Iowa has launched a personal protective equipment (PPE) disbursement across stakeholders in high-risk environments to...
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Starting May 3, the IHCA Foundation will re-open its COVID Crisis Relief Fund, now known as the COVID Recovery Fund, thanks to donations received from...
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Join ICAL next Tuesday, May 4, for its Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Elderly Waiver Review, sponsored by Assisted Living Partners. This virtual training...
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Updated IHCA and ICAL clinical guidance summaries for skilled nursing facilities and assisted living programs are now available for members. The clinical guidance summaries are...
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While nurses and advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNPs) with out-of-state licenses, expired licenses, etc., may work at this time, members should note that all emergency...
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Budgets continue to dominate discussions at the Capitol, and the Health and Human Services (HHS) budget released by the Senate could be a flashpoint between...
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IHCA received informational letter 2230 from Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) announcing Iowa Medicaid Pharmacy Program changes, effective June 1, 2021. The letter includes...
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Long-term care employees working in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living programs and home health care agencies who are pursuing or continuing their health care education...
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About the IHCA Leadership Academy IHCA’s Leadership Academy, sponsored by Healthcare of Iowa, Inc., is an intensive training program designed to elevate knowledge, build skills and...
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In-Person District Education and Meetings | May 11-12, 18-19 IHCA’s in-person District Education and Meetings, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services, are back! Join us for...
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IHCA and ICAL members can save $200 off the regular $790 sale price of AHCA/NCAL's Gero Nurse Prep course from April 28 to May 31...
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AHCA/NCAL’s expanded version of its popular online Infection Preventionist Specialized Training (IPCO Version 2) includes COVID-19 bonus content and teaches leaders how to implement and...
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AL Provider Update Call recording ICAL held its Assisted Living (AL) Provider Update Call last Friday, April 16. The call covered the pause in the...
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Regina Mulbrook joined the IHCA staff on Monday, April 19, as the association's executive and operations assistant. She brings over 25 years of executive administrative...
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IHCA’s in-person District Education and Meetings, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services, are back! Join us for your district's meeting, which will cover the state of...
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On April 15, Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Xavier Becerra extended the National Public Health Emergency for an additional 90 days, effective April...
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Week 16 of the legislative session is unfolding, and legislators now have two weeks to wrap up work on the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget and...
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The American Rescue Plan includes a new provision that requires employers to subsidize the COBRA premiums of certain eligible individuals, beginning in April and extending...
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This year, the IHCA Foundation is offering 24 scholarships for Iowa high school students interested in joining the long-term care profession, more than double the...
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Medicaid HCBS Elderly Waiver Review | May 4 This virtual training, sponsored by Assisted Living Partners, will be a review of the Medicaid Home- and...
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA group purchasing partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online...
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SNF Provider Update Call IHCA held its Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Update Call yesterday, April 13. The call covered updates on eye protection, Iowa...
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Join IHCA for its Recruiting and Retention During and After the Pandemic webinar next Wednesday, April 21. This four-part virtual training program, sponsored by PCA...
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Brenda Irlbeck - Vice President, Quality Improvement and Clinical Affairs IHCA welcomed Brenda Irlbeck as its new vice president of quality improvement and clinical affairs...
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On April 9, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance regarding mitigation strategies for use of N-95 respirators. The lengthy...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently merged two important long-term care documents, “Responding to COVID-19 in Nursing Homes” and “Performing Facility-wide SARS-Cov-2...
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The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the University of Iowa have collaborated to host virtual informational sessions...
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This week saw more floor debate as the 2021 session begins to come to a close and priorities are heading toward the finish line. The...
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Long-term care employees working in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living programs and home health care agencies who are pursuing or continuing their health care education...
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2021 Digital Spring Quarterly Education Conference | Available on-demand now through April 30 There's still time to earn 10.0 CEUs to renew your license at...
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IHCA and ICAL members have access to a wealth of online education through AHCA/NCAL. Online courses feature live and pre-recorded events, toolkits and resources, covering...
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AHCA/NCAL has partnered with Cleary Energy to provide significant utility savings for members. As an IHCA/ICAL member, these AHCA/NCAL benefits are also available as part...
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April member-only call schedule Check out the list below for member-only calls for skilled nursing facility (SNF), assisted living (AL) and home health (HH) providers...
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IHCA is excited to announce Brenda Irlbeck, RN, BSN, MBA, MSN, as its new vice president of quality improvement and clinical affairs, starting next Monday,...
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Register today for IHCA's Recruiting and Retention During and After the Pandemic webinar on April 21. This four-part virtual training program, sponsored by PCA Pharmacy,...
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In response to an IHCA request for clarification regarding the current use of eye protection in long-term care environments, Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals...
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On March 31, Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) posted a new FAQ document, dated March 31, 2021, that covers questions on the following topics:...
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OSHA has created a national emphasis program related to workplaces that present a high risk of employees getting or being exposed to COVID-19. The national...
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Governor Reynolds has extended the State Public Health Disaster Proclamation until May 2. This extends current state regulatory waivers for providers. See the full proclamation...
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The second funnel week deadline passed on April 5, and all bills that did not pass a committee in a non-originating chamber are now considered...
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As the need for highly skilled employees continues to grow, the IHCA Foundation is also growing its scholarship program. The IHCA Foundation is now offering...
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2021 Digital Spring Quarterly Education Conference | Available on-demand now through April 30 It's not too late to register for this virtual conference, sponsored by...
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For nearly 30 years, ECSI member Lee Agency has specialized in providing business insurance and risk management solutions to senior living communities. Lee Agency's experience and...
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Join ICAL for its Assisted Living Regulatory Class next Wednesday, April 7. This virtual online training, sponsored by Assisted Living Partners, will cover topics related...
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AHCA/NCAL is conducting a survey to identify the most pressing needs of independent owners of long-term care facilities and effective ways to share resources to...
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This week marks the second funnel deadline of April 2, when only bills that have cleared a full committee of the opposite chamber from their...
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The IHCA Foundation is now offering five health care scholarships for veterans interested in joining Iowa’s long-term care profession. This $2,000 scholarship, made possible by...
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IHCA’s 2021 Annual Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Brothers Distributing, is back as an in-person event this year on Sept. 27-29 at the...
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2021 Digital Spring Quarterly Education Conference | Available on-demand now through April 30 It's not too late to register for this virtual conference, sponsored by...
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IHCA/ICAL members that are considering implementing a Population Health Management (PHM) model in the future are encouraged to learn the fundamentals now through AHCA/NCAL's PHM Innovation...
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IHCA's 2021 Digital Spring Quarterly Education Conference, sponsored by Right Dose, a Guardian Pharmacy, launched on Monday, March 22. It's not too late to register...
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Assisted Living COVID-19 Provider Update Call recording ICAL held its monthly Assisted Living (AL) COVID-19 Provider Update Call last Friday, March 19. The call covered...
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AHCA has reported that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) plans to continue to distribute BinaxNOW testing supplies to long-term care and...
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On March 12, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) implemented a National Emphasis Program (NEP) to ensure employees in high-hazard industries are protected...
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Exactly 365 days after the first COVID-19 case appeared in an Iowa nursing facility, the state reached zero outbreaks in nursing facilities last Thursday, March...
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Only two weeks remain before the second funnel takes place during the week of April 2, which marks the deadline for legislation to pass through...
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This year, the IHCA Foundation is offering 24 scholarships for Iowa high school students interested in joining the long-term care profession, more than double the...
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The National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI) is offering free resources for certified nursing assistants (CNAs). IHCA encourages administrators and CNA supervisors to share these...
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IHCA members are encouraged to share with their staff a list of resources and articles regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy, compiled by Iowa Department...
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Infection Prevention and Control in Long-Term Care: The Big Picture | Available now on-demand This two-part on-demand training course is a comprehensive review of infection...
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AHCA/NCAL's online educational program for physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) rehabilitation professionals, High Intensity Physical Rehabilitation in Medically Complex Populations, is now on...
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IHCA and ICAL members have access to a wealth of online education through AHCA/NCAL. Online courses feature live and pre-recorded events, toolkits and resources, covering...
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AHCA/NCAL is conducting a survey to identify the most pressing needs of independent owners of long-term care facilities and effective ways to share resources to...
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For nearly 30 years, ECSI member Lee Agency has specialized in providing business insurance and risk management solutions to senior living communities. Lee Agency's experience and...
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IHCA's 2021 Digital Spring Quarterly Education Conference, sponsored by Right Dose, a Guardian Pharmacy, launches next Monday, March 22, and will be available on-demand until...
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SNF Provider COVID-19 Update Call recording and links IHCA held its COVID-19 Provider Update Call for skilled nursing facility (SNF) members yesterday, March 16. The...
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Last week’s IHCA Member Bulletin article, “IDPH/DIA Updates on Infection Control Measures,” stated that screening staff members for COVID-19 before their shift and at shift’s end...
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IHCA has been working with the Iowa Pharmacy Association, Leading Age Iowa, Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Department of Inspections and Appeals...
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With the second funnel on the horizon on April 2, floor debate has picked up this week as bills continue to move in both chambers....
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The IHCA Foundation is now offering 75 scholarships, totaling $167,500, to help members address current workforce challenges and to help meet future care demands. While...
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ICD-10 Coding Essentials for Post-Acute Care | March 30 - April 1 This virtual three-day class will offer training on coding terms, official coding guidelines...
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Do you need a hotel room while attending an IHCA education event? IHCA has negotiated special discounted sleeping room rates for its members at several...
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The National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care is hosting a call on dementia-related psychosis in long-term care on March 23 from 12:30 p.m. - 2:00...
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Creating a relaxing and peaceful environment in your facility is important when making residents feel at home and at ease. As an IHCA or ICAL...
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SNF and AL Member Update Call recording and links IHCA and ICAL held a COVID-19 Provider Update Call for skilled nursing facility (SNF) and assisted...
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ICAL has released an updated version of its assisted living visitation guidance for member use. The revised tool focuses on several areas of importance for assisted...
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With the dramatic decline in COVID-19 cases in nursing facilities and assisted living programs, IHCA has received clarification on three important infection control issues for...
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Since the launch of the BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card, Abbott has continued testing for product stability to extend the expiration date and has shared these...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new public health guidance for individuals who are fully vaccinated. The CDC is now recommending...
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Last Friday wrapped up the first funnel week of the 2021 legislative session. Approximately 150 bills moved out of the House and Senate committees to...
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The IHCA Foundation is now offering 75 scholarships, totaling $167,500, to help members address current workforce challenges and to help meet future care demands. While...
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Work with those who truly understand your business. ECSI is proud to partner with Iowa Long-Term Care (LTC) Risk Management Association, a group self-insured association...
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2021 Digital Spring Quarterly Education Conference | March 22 - April 30 IHCA's 2021 Digital Spring Quarterly Education Conference, sponsored by Right Dose, a Guardian...
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CE Solutions/VGM Education, an IHCA group purchasing partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online...
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As the need for highly skilled employees continues to grow, the IHCA Foundation is also growing its scholarship program. The IHCA Foundation is now offering...
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March member-only call schedule Check out the list below for member-only calls for skilled nursing facility (SNF), assisted living (AL) and home health (HH) providers...
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Community Pharmacy is hosting a COVID-19 vaccine second dose clinic at the West Des Moines Marriott this Saturday, March 6, to complete the series for...
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AHCA/NCAL previously reported that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revised its guidance to indicate that fully vaccinated persons with a known exposure to...
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Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) held its long-term care webinar on Feb. 22. The webinar covered personal protection equipment (PPE) updates regarding masks and...
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The older adult community has been affected in many ways due to this pandemic, and COVID Recovery Iowa provides free resources and support for long-term...
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We’re midway through the first funnel week of the legislative session and activity at the Capitol is at a fever pitch. Over 850 bills have...
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AHCA/NCAL Insurance Solutions programs are designed with exclusive member savings. This ECSI member offers health insurance options, group and voluntary benefit packages, an aggressive stop-loss...
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2021 Digital Spring Quarterly Education Conference | March 22 - April 30 IHCA's 2021 Digital Spring Quarterly Education Conference, sponsored by Right Dose, a Guardian...
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The National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care is hosting a call on dementia-related psychosis in long-term care on March 23 from 12:30 p.m. - 2:00...
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Register for IHCA's on-demand 2021 Digital Spring Quarterly Education Conference, sponsored by Right Dose, A Guardian Pharmacy, before March 1 to receive the member-only discount...
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Join IHCA on March 1 at 3:00 p.m. for Understanding and Building Confidence During the COVID-19 Pandemic, a free one-hour webinar. The webinar will cover...
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Join IHCA next Wednesday, March 3, for a webinar titled Infection Prevention and Control in LTC: Lessons Learned from the Pandemic, sponsored by Medline, that will...
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SNF Provider COVID-19 Update Call recording and links IHCA held its COVID-19 Provider Update Call for skilled nursing facility (SNF) members yesterday, Feb. 23. The...
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IHCA continues to work with Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Leading Age Iowa to find a method for nursing facilities and assisted living...
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The seventh week of the legislative session has been extremely busy and competitive as legislators and interest groups hustle to ensure bills are introduced and...
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AHCA recently announced that the National Quality Forum (NQF) has re-endorsed all three CoreQ measures that were up for required measure maintenance. These COREQ metrics...
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IHCA and ICAL members that are looking for volunteers to virtually chat with residents and tenants to keep them company during the pandemic are encouraged...
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ICD-10 Coding Essentials for Post-Acute Care | March 30 - April 1 This virtual three-day class will offer training on coding terms, official coding guidelines...
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For nearly 30 years, ECSI member Lee Agency has specialized in providing business insurance and risk management solutions to senior living communities. Lee Agency's experience and...
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Over 9,300 nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential care homes, skilled care facilities, independent living communities, retirement communities and other senior care providers trust Health...
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IHCA's Life Safety - Fire Safety Conference, sponsored by Midwest Alarm Services, will be offered virtually on Feb. 23-24. The two-day virtual conference will cover...
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SNF Provider COVID-19 Update Call recording and links IHCA held its COVID-19 Provider Update Call for skilled nursing facility (SNF) members, sponsored by NuCara Long-Term...
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Last week IHCA responded to a concern from the Iowa Hospital Association regarding the admission of unvaccinated hospital patients to long-term care facilities. They expressed...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revised its guidance on quarantining after COVID-19 exposure for staff members who have completed vaccination. The...
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As outbreaks in nursing facilities decline and vaccine administration use increases, IHCA has been fielding many questions about communal dining practices. While CMS has not...
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As COVID-19 vaccination clinics in long-term care facilities remain underway, IHCA continues to serve as a resource for the media, correct misinformation and advocate for...
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As Iowans enter the sixth week of the legislative session, new bills continue to be introduced, committee activity has picked up in both chambers and...
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The Governor’s Award for Quality Care in Health Care Facilities, sponsored by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA), recognizes quality health care services...
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Top-Line reports are LTC Trend Tracker publications that include metrics and graphics outlining a skilled nursing center's progress on Five Star performance, the AHCA/NCAL Quality...
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Infection Prevention and Control in LTC: Lessons Learned from the Pandemic Webinar | March 3 Join IHCA on March 3 for this webinar, sponsored by...
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Give your employees an opportunity to access their wages sooner, receive free one-on-one financial counseling and start a savings plan. Implement a financial wellness program...
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SNF Provider COVID-19 Update Call recording and links IHCA held its COVID-19 Provider Update Call for skilled nursing facility (SNF) members, sponsored by Right Dose,...
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Tomorrow, Feb. 11, at 1:00 p.m. CST, AHCA/NCAL will hold a webinar around dining services in long-term care, titled, Reopening Dining: Are We There Yet?...
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Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) will host a COVID-19 monoclonal antibodies webinar tomorrow, Feb. 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. During the webinar,...
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During a recent virtual IHCA education session, well-known IHCA presenter Barbara Speedling shared with the audience that nursing facility surveyors in New York state were...
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New data released last week shows that county positivity rates and COVID-19 cases in long-term care facilities are on the decline. This is encouraging news...
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The fifth week of the legislative session is in full swing as new legislation continues to be filed, committees convene and floor debate picks up....
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Life Safety - Fire Safety Virtual Conference | Feb. 23-24 IHCA's Life Safety - Fire Safety Conference, sponsored by Midwest Alarm Services, will be offered...
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AHCA/NCAL’s new and expanded version of its popular online Infection Preventionist Specialized Training (IPCO Version 2) is recommended for individuals responsible for infection prevention and...
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CE Solutions/VGM Education, an IHCA group purchasing partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online...
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SNF Provider COVID-19 Update Call recording and links IHCA held its COVID-19 Provider Update Call for skilled nursing facility (SNF) members, sponsored by Lee Agency,...
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IHCA's Life Safety - Fire Safety Conference, sponsored by Midwest Alarm Services, will be offered virtually on Feb. 23-24. The two-day virtual conference will cover...
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IHCA and ICAL have partnered with Community Pharmacy to host COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Des Moines and Coralville on Feb. 13 and March 6. These...
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During an recent virtual IHCA education session, well-known presenter Barbara Speedling shared with the audience that nursing facility surveyors in New York state were citing...
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In the fourth week of the legislative session, legislators continue to work to advance bills prior to the first funnel deadline on March 5. All...
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Amerigroup has created a question and answer (Q&A) document that should answer questions providers may have regarding the universal prior authorization form for medical requests....
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Infection Prevention and Control in LTC: Lessons Learned from the Pandemic Webinar | March 3 Join IHCA on March 3 for this webinar, sponsored by...
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Next Thursday, Feb. 11, at 1:00 p.m. CST, AHCA/NCAL will hold a webinar around dining services in long-term care, titled, Reopening Dining: Are We There...
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Iowa Board of Nursing has released the following message and resources for nurses dealing with substance use and/or mental health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic....
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AHCA has created four new public image advertisements as part of its national ad campaign to promote working in the long-term care profession that have...
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CNAonline.com has partnered with AHCA to create the temporary nurse assistant (TNA) online course to help facilities with their workforce challenges during COVID-19. Now is...
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The application deadline for AHCA/NCAL National Quality Awards is quickly approaching. All applications and application fees must be submitted in the Quality Award portal by 7:00 p.m....
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Walgreens, CVS and Community Pharmacy announced this week that work continues on schedule for all nursing facilities, assisted living communities and other licensed health care...
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Last week the Infectious Disease Advisory Council (IDAC) presented its final recommendations to Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) on the distribution of the COVID-19...
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On Jan. 7, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance, SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Testing in Long-Term Care Facilities, which clarifies when...
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IHCA has spoken to Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) regarding changes made by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers...
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IHCA has been notified of an organization that has extra COVID-19 test kits available, with some expiring on March 21 and others expiring in April....
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Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) will be hosting a COVID-19 monoclonal antibodies webinar on Feb. 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. During the...
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OSHA recently released a report indicating that since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic through Dec. 31, 2020, OSHA has assessed more than $3,930,381 dollars...
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Several IHCA members have expressed concern about the inability to get staff members recertified for CPR during the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, IHCA asked Iowa...
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During the early part of the COVID-19 pandemic, Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) announced that it would no longer be able to record...
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Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) has released informational letter (IL) 2208 announcing that the deadline has been extended for when providers must use funds...
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently launched the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reporting Portal, which is only open for providers to set...
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Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) has issued informational letter (IL) 2211 regarding an electronic visit verification (EVV) update. As noted in IL 2200, EVV...
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The state legislative session is in its third week. In the past week, more than 100 bills were filed and both virtual and in-person subcommittee...
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IHCA would like to thank the members who contributed to the Iowa Health Political Action Committee (PAC). Click here to view the list of leaders...
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The Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response and Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Information Gateway (ASPR TRACIE) has created an emergency preparedness digest that includes categorized links...
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AHCA/NCAL's January Technology Innovation issue of Provider Magazine covers three timely technology-related topics relevant to long-term care providers. Check out the following articles: The Telehealth...
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Life Safety - Fire Safety 2021 Virtual Conference | Feb. 23 - 24 IHCA's popular Life Safety - Fire Safety Conference, sponsored by Midwest Alarm...
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Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program (IONRP) is launching its inaugural cohort for geriatric caregivers. This 12-month program is intended for new graduate nurses starting in...
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Position overview Do you have a passion for helping others and experience in operationalizing regulations and best practices to enhance care quality in a long-term...
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Long-term care (LTC) providers have a lot to look out for, and most aspects of their business require coverage – property, liability, auto, life and...
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BCG Research, an ECSI partner and division of Brighton Consulting Group, is an Iowa-approved CoreQ vendor currently assisting over 170 Iowa long-term care providers in...
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Prepping for Life After COVID-19, a three-part webinar training series sponsored by Lee Agency, offers sessions that encompass the vital aspects of recovery by looking...
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COVID-19 Provider Update Call recordings SNF Provider COVID-19 Update Call recording and links IHCA held its COVID-19 Provider Update Call, sponsored by Right Dose, A...
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IHCA's Activity Professionals Qualification Course is approved by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA). Students who successfully complete the course and pass the...
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The application deadline for AHCA/NCAL National Quality Awards is quickly approaching. All applications and application fees must be submitted in the Quality Award portal by 7:00 p.m....
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Walgreens and Community Pharmacy announced this week that work continues on schedule for all nursing facilities, assisted living communities and other licensed health care facilities...
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IHCA has received communication from several members about excess supplies that will soon expire. Some of these supplies are BINAX rapid testing cards distributed by...
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Project ECHO is offering a new online resource, Stress First Aid for Long-Term Care, to support long-term care workforce during this time of COVID-19 pandemic...
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The state legislative session is in its second week, and hundreds of bills have now been filed and are making their way through the legislative...
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Iowa Fire Marshal Special Agent in Charge Kyle Gorsh provided guidance to IHCA stating that on Oct. 24, 2021, providers that have auto dialing fire...
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Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) has published new food rules, including the adoption of the 2017 food code. Of particular note to assisted...
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The January 2021 assisted living (AL) and January 2021 residential care facility (RCF) survey trend reports are now available on the IHCA website. Both reports...
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reporting Portal. The portal is only open for providers...
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IHCA and Martin Brothers have partnered to create SafeCheck 360, an app where providers can conveniently store and access audits, checklists, screenings, root cause analysis...
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Convention sleeping rooms now available Sleeping rooms are now available to reserve for IHCA's 2021 Annual Convention and Trade Show at the Des Moines Marriott...
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Having a strong workforce is necessary in times like these. Help combat workforce challenges by recognizing your employees and giving them opportunities to grow within...
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Position overview Do you have a passion for helping others and experience in operationalizing regulations and best practices to enhance care quality in a long-term...
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IHCA and ICAL members can lower their costs on FedEx Express services, thanks to the AHCA/NCAL Shipping Program, managed by PartnerShip. Members receive exclusive discounts...
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Jan. 12 SNF Provider COVID-19 Update Call recording and links IHCA held its COVID-19 Provider Update Call for skilled nursing facility (SNF) members yesterday, Jan....
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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released its reporting rules for health care providers who received payments from various COVID-19 relief funds. There...
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Prepping for Life After COVID-19, a three-part webinar training series sponsored by Lee Agency, offers sessions that encompass the vital aspects of recovery by looking...
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The state legislative session began this week on Jan. 11. This session is IHCA’s opportunity to address the critical issues members face that impact the...
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Pharmacy partner updates IHCA learned this week in a conference call with Walgreens, CVS and Community Pharmacy that hundreds of nursing facilities and assisted living...
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In a Jan. 11 media release, Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that it will publish statewide COVID-19 vaccine administration data. These updates will...
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Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) has released informational letter (IL) 2207 to inform and update providers regarding the release of COVID-19 vaccines and monoclonal...
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Staff adoption of the COVID-19 vaccine is crucial to its success in defeating the virus. To increase your staff adoption rate, staff education is key....
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Updated versions of the IHCA and ICAL Outbreak Checklists are now posted on IHCA's member-only COVID-19 webpage. Click here to view the IHCA Outbreak Checklist,...
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) Secretary Alex Azar has extended the Public Health Emergency. This extension is effective Jan. 21, 2021...
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Nursing facilities, assisted living communities and centers for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) are facing unprecedented challenges trying to prevent further spread of...
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The application deadline for AHCA/NCAL National Quality Awards is quickly approaching. All applications and application fees must be submitted in the Quality Award portal by 7:00 p.m....
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In addition to next Wednesday's Provider Relief Fund Reporting Requirements Webinar Series and next Thursday's Prepping for Life After COVID-19 Webinar Series, IHCA is offering...
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Sleeping rooms are now available to reserve for IHCA's 2021 Annual Convention and Trade Show at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown. IHCA's 2021 Annual Convention...
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CE Solutions/VGM Education, an IHCA group purchasing partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online...
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Position overview Do you have a passion for helping others and experience in operationalizing regulations and best practices to enhance care quality in a long-term...
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AHCA/NCAL has partnered with Cleary Energy to provide significant utility savings for members. As an IHCA/ICAL member, these AHCA/NCAL benefits are also available as part...
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AHCA/NCAL has learned that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is contacting members that applied for Phase 2 or 3 stimulus relief...
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Jan. 5 SNF Provider COVID-19 Update call recording and links IHCA held its COVID-19 Provider Update Call for skilled nursing facility (SNF) members yesterday, Jan....
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Vaccine administration for residents, tenants and staff in Iowa nursing facilities and assisted living programs started on Dec. 28, 2020, as scheduled. Iowa Department of...
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CMS and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are offering weekly webinars aimed at addressing staff questions and concerns about the new COVID-19...
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If your organization is in need of Abbott tests, contact Ebenezer Regional Assisted Living Director Brynn Rodgers at bry22311@fairview.org. The available tests will expire in...
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IHCA is currently working to schedule editorial board meetings with major Iowa daily papers to educate them on long-term care, COVID-19 and needs of long-term...
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In an off-cycle update to the 2021 International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) coding guidelines posted in December in response to the...
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Check out IHCA's upcoming virtual education events, along with on-demand digital trainings that are available on the IHCA website. Provider Relief Fund Reporting Requirements Webinar...
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The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are creating educational materials on infection control principles through Project...
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IHCA and ICAL members receive 15% off the purchase of any Healthcare Interactive CARES online training program by using promo code AHCA15 at checkout. CARES...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently published three new infographics for the BD Veritor Plus System, Quidel Sofia and Sofia 2, and Abbott...
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The new COVID-19 stimulus bill has modified provisions relating to mandatory paid leave originally provided in the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act and Emergency Family...
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The Special Projects for Equitable and Efficient Distribution (SPEED) portal is expected to go live this week to help allocate monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) to priority...
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A recording and slides from Iowa Department of Public Health's (IDPH's) Long-Term Care Webinar on Dec. 14 are now available. This webinar covered the topics...
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ICAL is reminding members that unlicensed personnel passing medication in assisted living programs have until March 1, 2021 to complete and pass an Iowa Department...
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In informational letter (IL) 2200, Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) announced the delay of the use of the managed care organization (MCO) Electronic Visit...
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Earlier this year, members were notified of AHCA’s national ad campaign. AHCA has created two public image ads to promote working in the long-term care...
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Give your employees an opportunity to access their wages sooner, receive free one-on-one financial counseling and start a savings plan. Implement a financial wellness program...
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The application deadline for AHCA/NCAL National Quality Awards is quickly approaching. All applications and application fees must be submitted in the Quality Award portal by 7:00 p.m....
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Check out IHCA's upcoming virtual education events, along with on-demand digital trainings that are available on the IHCA website. Prepping for Life After COVID-19 Webinar...
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Long-term care (LTC) providers have a lot to look out for, and most aspects of their business require coverage – property, liability, auto, life and...
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As we reflect on the past year, we are inspired by the strength, compassion and resiliency IHCA, ICAL and ICHC members have shown in 2020....
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Nursing facility and assisted living vaccine updates Iowa’s long-term care COVID-19 vaccination program is set to launch on Dec. 28. IHCA has heard from a...
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Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) released the following statement on Dec. 18, urging nursing home staff, residents and visitors to follow visitation guidelines....
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Two members have notified IHCA of extra COVID-19 test kits they have available. Great River Klein Center has four boxes of ten BinexNOW COVID-19 Ag...
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The application deadline for AHCA/NCAL National Quality Awards is quickly approaching. All applications and application fees must be submitted in the Quality Award portal by 7:00 p.m....
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Check out IHCA's upcoming virtual education events, along with on-demand digital trainings that are available on the IHCA website. Prepping for Life After COVID-19 Webinar...
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IHCA and ICAL members can lower their costs on FedEx Express services, thanks to the AHCA/NCAL Shipping Program, managed by PartnerShip. Members receive exclusive discounts...
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IHCA has compiled the call-in details for its upcoming member-only calls for rest of December, including Friday's ICAL COVID-19 Provider Update Call for assisted living...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new guidance in anticipation of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign for long-term care residents and employees....
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IHCA has compiled various communication toolkits and resources for members to utilize when discussing the COVID-19 vaccine with residents, their families, staff members and the...
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During the Dec. 14 Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) long-term care webinar, IDPH officials made several significant announcements and changes to its guidance. IHCA...
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Updates have been made to multiple IHCA COVID-19 resources. Click on the links below to view the most recent documents. IHCA Clinical Guidance Summary –...
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Dawn Fisk, administrator of Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) Health Facilities Division, recently reminded assisted living providers that they may conduct Point-of-Care (POC)...
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Today, Dec. 16, the U.S. Department of Human Services (HHS) announced funding has been approved and the first half of Phase 3 payments from the...
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Iowa Department of Human Services released informational letter (IL) 2195, replacing IL 2112 and updating the application fee amount and effective date. As required by...
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Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) informational letter 2197 announced the maximum residential care facility (RCF) per diem rate will increase from $31.66 to $32.01, effective...
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Join ICAL for its digital and on-demand Assisted Living Management Certification (ALMC) course, sponsored by Assisted Living Partners. The ALMC online course is made up...
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Creating a relaxing and peaceful environment in your facility is important when making residents feel at home and at ease. As an IHCA member, you...
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The vaccine for COVID-19 is a critical weapon in the fight against this virus, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Iowa...
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Join IHCA and Jo Ellen Whitney, J.D., of Davis Brown Law Firm on Dec. 10 for the Bonus Pay, Tests and Vaccines Webinar. The COVID-19...
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IHCA and speaker Barbara Speedling are hosting the Making Spirits Bright Webinar on Dec. 10 and will cover how to celebrate the holidays safely during...
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IHCA has compiled the call-in details for its upcoming member-only calls for rest of December, including tomorrow's COVID-19 Provider Update Call for home health members...
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This week the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that COVID-19 vaccine distribution to nursing facilities via three pharmacy chains will begin Dec. 28....
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidance relating to reducing the length of time for quarantine in certain scenarios. Iowa...
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The IHCA Foundation has received and assisted with the distribution of an in-kind donation of 6,000 level 1 face masks from China Iowa Group for...
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IHCA held its COVID-19 Provider Update Call for skilled nursing facility (SNF) and assisted living (AL) members yesterday, Dec. 8. The call covered IHCA's Special...
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ICAL met with Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) early last week about the implementation of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) in assisted living programs, effective...
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With the holidays coming up, families may want to bring food to residents. There are no restrictions on providing residents with food brought from outside...
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CE Solutions/VGM Education, an IHCA group purchasing partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online...
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Work with those who truly understand your business. ECSI is proud to partner with Iowa Long-Term Care (LTC) Risk Management Association, a group self-insured association...
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In compliance with the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1993, please be advised that, per section 6033(e) of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code), the Iowa...
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IHCA has compiled the call-in details for its upcoming member-only calls for the month of December, including tomorrow's quarterly Home Health Regulatory Update Call, where...
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IHCA is hosting Managing COVID-19 in Long-Term Care, a three-part webinar, on Dec. 9. The webinar will begin with a review of the new IHCA...
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IHCA has collaborated with Martin Brothers Distributing to provide tools and documentation for improving quality of care while ensuring overall operational safety in your communities....
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This week, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a panel of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recommended to include long-term care...
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OSHA has recently reaffirmed that while the annual N95 fit testing requirement for employees is currently suspended due to the pandemic, the initial fit testing...
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As you consider your holiday giving, please take a moment to consider a donation to the IHCA Foundation. The IHCA Foundation supports those individuals who...
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As the number of COVID-19 outbreaks increase, IHCA continues to serve as a resource for the media, correct misinformation and advocate for the long-term care...
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IHCA held its COVID-19 Provider Update Call for skilled nursing facility (SNF) and assisted living (AL) members yesterday, Dec. 1, sponsored by VGM Education/CE Solutions....
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On Dec. 1, 2020, Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) released informational letter 2191 announcing an updated version of the Department’s incident reporting training for...
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IHCA received informational letter 2192 from Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) announcing Iowa Medicaid Pharmacy Program changes, effective Jan. 1, 2021. The letter includes...
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Join IHCA and Jo Ellen Whitney, J.D., of Davis Brown Law Firm on Dec. 10 for the Bonus Pay, Tests and Vaccines Webinar. The COVID-19...
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IHCA and speaker Barbara Speedling are hosting the Making Spirits Bright Webinar on Dec. 10 and will cover how to celebrate the holidays safely during...
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CEUs earned at IHCA's Digital Convention are now available through your Member Portal profile. To view and print your CEU certificates, click here for instructions.
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Before the end of the year, IHCA requests that members ensure the association has the proper information needed for your organization that appears in the...
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AHCA/NCAL Insurance Solutions programs are designed with exclusive member savings. This ECSI member offers health insurance options, group and voluntary benefit packages, an aggressive stop-loss...
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Join IHCA next Tuesday, Dec. 1, for its COVID-19 Provider Update Call, sponsored by VGM Education/CE Solutions. Additionally, ICHC is hosting its Home Health Regulatory...
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The 21st Century Cures Act mandates all providers that deliver personal care, respite care and companion care to start using Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) no later...
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IHCA has collaborated with Martin Brothers Distributing to provide tools and documentation for improving quality of care while ensuring overall operational safety in your communities....
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In a new video for frontline long-term care workers, AHCA/NCAL’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Gifford is joined by CMS Deputy Medical Director Dr. Shari...
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Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) released informational letter 2185 about the annual submission requirements regarding prevention and detection of Medicaid fraud and abuse for...
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IHCA is hosting Managing COVID-19 in Long-Term Care, a three-part webinar, on Dec. 9. The webinar will begin with a review of the new IHCA...
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Join IHCA and Jo Ellen Whitney, J.D., of Davis Brown Law Firm on Dec. 10 for the Bonus Pay, Tests and Vaccines Webinar. The COVID-19...
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IHCA and speaker Barbara Speedling are hosting the Making Spirits Bright Webinar on Dec. 10 and will cover how to celebrate the holidays safely during...
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IHCA is in the process of uploading CEU certificates for members who participated in IHCA's 2020 Digital Convention. For instructions on how to access your CEU...
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In a year with so many hardships, it is easy to focus on the darkness. Yet, finding the light has never been more important. Throughout...
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Over 9,300 nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential care homes, skilled care facilities, independent living communities, retirement communities and other senior care providers trust Health...
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Long-term care (LTC) providers have a lot to look out for, and most aspects of their business require coverage – property, liability, auto, life and...
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IHCA encourages skilled nursing facilities, assisted living programs and intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) facilities to complete an AHCA/NCAL survey regarding the COVID-19 impact on...
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Skilled nursing facilities are now required to report point-of-care (POC) test results performed under their CLIA waiver to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) system....
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The 21st Century Cures Act mandates all providers that deliver personal care, respite care and companion care to start using Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) no later...
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An IHCA member has extra BD Veritor testing kits for sale that will expire in February 2021. If you are interested or would like more...
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Progress on the development, clinical trials and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine is well on its way, with the high likelihood of being released for...
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IHCA and ICAL have just released two new tools to help nursing facilities and assisted living programs navigate COVID-19 outbreaks. The tools, ICHA Nursing Facility...
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The State of Iowa and Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) have received federal funding from FEMA to offer free virtual counseling and assistance to...
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IHCA held its COVID-19 Provider Update Call yesterday, Nov. 17, sponsored by VGM Education/CE Solutions. The call covered an update on discordant testing results, the...
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In a recent conference call with CMS Administrator Seema Verma, AHCA and state affiliate staff were advised that CMS will publish a list of facilities...
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IHCA has collaborated with Martin Brothers Distributing to provide tools and documentation for improving quality of care while ensuring overall operational safety in your communities....
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IHCA is hosting Managing COVID-19 in Long-Term Care, a three-part webinar, on Dec. 9. The webinar will begin with a review of the new IHCA...
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IHCA, ICAL and ICHC committee participation is a great way for members to become involved with the association's decision-making process and to promote the long-term care...
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IHCA has compiled the call-in details for its upcoming member-only calls for the month of November, including tomorrow's Home Health COVID-19 Provider Update Call and...
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The Intent to Apply (ITA) deadline for the 2021 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award program is tomorrow, Nov. 12 at 7:00 p.m. CST. While not mandatory,...
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AHCA/NCAL has been notified that a vital component in ensuring that point-of-care (POC) testing result information is submitted correctly depends on the accuracy of the...
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Many IHCA members have questioned the need for N95 masks when conducting Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-defined aerosol generating procedures, such as the...
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Yesterday, Nov. 10, Governor Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the public health emergency for another 30 days. The proclamation imposes a number of additional...
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The Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (OSLTCO) has reported that some nursing facilities are considering clergy calls on residents as social calls, therefore...
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The Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (OSLTCO) is reminding facilities that the government stimulus checks sent to residents and tenants earlier this year...
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IHCA is hosting Managing COVID-19 in Long-Term Care, a three-part webinar, on Dec. 9. The webinar will begin with a review of the new IHCA/ICAL...
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IHCA's Leadership Academy, sponsored by Healthcare of Iowa, Inc., is an intensive training program designed to elevate knowledge, build skills and promote targeted competencies for...
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CE Solutions/VGM Education, an IHCA group purchasing partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online...
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BCG Research, an ECSI partner and division of Brighton Consulting Group, is an Iowa-approved CoreQ vendor currently assisting over 170 Iowa long-term care providers in...
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Join IHCA next week, Nov. 9-12, for its Digital District Education events, sponsored by HPSI, featuring updates for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and assisted living...
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This past week IHCA has been notifying nursing facility (NF) and assisted living (AL) members appearing on a list generated by the Centers for Disease...
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As a member benefit, ICAL is offering a call this Friday, Nov. 6 at 1:30 p.m., for ICAL administrators and nurse managers related to ICAL's...
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Applications for Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are due this Friday, Nov. 6. The PRF...
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IHCA held its COVID-19 All Member Provider Update Call yesterday, Nov. 3, sponsored by Encounter Telehealth. The call covered vaccine registration, news on testing and...
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The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) Vaccine Planning and Distribution Workgroup continues to plan for vaccine arrival in Iowa late this year. Federal priorities...
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Iowa Department of Public Health hosted its Long-Term Care (LTC) webinar on Monday, Nov. 2, and a recording and slides from the webinar are now...
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At this point, Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is still requiring facilities to report all point-of-care (POC) testing through the REDCap Portal, even if...
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Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) Director Larry Johnson advised IHCA that surveyors began monthly COVID-19 testing last week. IHCA reminds members that surveyor...
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IHCA wishes to correct an answer provided on the Nov. 3 IHCA COVID-19 All Member Provider Update Call regarding quarantine guidance related to international travel....
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The October 2020 nursing facility (NF) and October 2020 assisted living (AL) survey trend reports are now available on the IHCA website. These reports are...
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Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) Adult Services Bureau Chief Linda Kellen advised ICAL this week that Catie Campbell has resumed the program coordinator...
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Iowa is participating in the Federal Fiscal Year 2021 Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM) program. The PERM program was developed by CMS to comply with...
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The Iowa Medicaid Enterprise (IME) will host its 2020 Annual Provider Training sessions on Nov. 17-18 via Zoom. These trainings will consist of two morning...
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IHCA thanks all those who participated in IHCA's 2020 Digital Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Brothers Distributing Co. Inc. Congratulations to the following winners...
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CNAonline.com has partnered with AHCA to create the temporary nurse assistant (TNA) online course to help facilities with their workforce challenges during COVID-19. Now is...
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In light of recent developments regarding outbreaks, vaccines and a new reporting mandate, IHCA held a special COVID-19 All Member Provider Update Call yesterday, Oct....
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Ted LeNeave, owner, president and CEO of Accura Healthcare of Iowa, has been appointed to the AHCA Board of Governors as the regional multi-facility representative...
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Long-term care (LTC) providers have a lot to look out for, and most aspects of their business require coverage – property, liability, auto, life and...
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In September, when CMS provided antigen testing supplies and directed nursing facilities to test staff, facilities were required to report all results of these CLIA...
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IHCA has provided the following guidance and resources on emergency preparedness pandemic planning during a COVID-19 outbreak, including a crisis staffing plan, personal protective equipment...
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Providers now have until Friday, Nov. 6 to select their preferred method of COVID-19 vaccine delivery from the following four options: Have CVS (partnering with...
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CMS has not issued any detailed instructions and has not specifically prohibited the use of heaters for outdoor visitation. However, many state and local jurisdictions,...
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced changes to the reporting requirements and expanded the types of providers that can apply...
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Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) released informational letter 2183 regarding clarification on its policy on Home- and Community- Based Services (HCBS) waiver transportation and members...
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In a recent meeting with Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA), ICAL learned that unlicensed personnel passing medication in assisted living programs now have...
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The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) reports that it has received multiple reports of facilities holding mail for up to 72 hours due...
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The 2021 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program has launched and applications are available on the Quality Award website. IHCA and ICAL encourages members to apply...
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Join IHCA on Nov. 9-12 for its Digital District Education events, sponsored by HPSI, featuring updates for skilled nursing facilities and assisted living programs from...
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Registrants have one more week to access the high-quality educational content offered on-demand through IHCA’s 2020 Digital Convention, sponsored by Martin Brothers Distributing Co. Inc....
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AHCA/NCAL has released a new three-part webinar series on ahcancalED that addresses the extraordinary strains the COVID-19 pandemic has on nursing facility and assisted living...
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IHCA and ICAL members receive 15% off the purchase of any Healthcare Interactive CARES online training program by using promo code AHCA15 at checkout. CARES...
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Registrants have two more weeks to access the high-quality educational content offered on-demand through IHCA’s 2020 Digital Convention, sponsored by Martin Brothers Distributing Co. Inc....
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Registrants have two more weeks to access the high-quality educational content offered on-demand through IHCA’s 2020 Digital Convention, sponsored by Martin Brothers Distributing Co. Inc....
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IHCA has compiled the call-in details for its upcoming member-only calls, including tomorrow's Skilled Nursing Facility Regulatory Call at 11:30 a.m., where the latest survey...
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Update: This article has been edited to reflect an update to the deadline for nursing facilities and assisted living communities to register with the CDC...
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Update: This article has been edited to reflect an update to the deadline for nursing facilities and assisted living communities to register with the CDC...
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IHCA held its bi-weekly COVID-19 All Member Provider Update Call yesterday, Oct. 20. The call was sponsored by Encounter Telehealth and topics covered include ICAL's...
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IHCA members now have access to six resource videos on the topic of COVID-19 and residents living with dementia, created by the California Partnership to...
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The 21st Century Cures Act mandates all providers that deliver personal care, respite care and companion care to start using Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) no...
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Join IHCA on Nov. 9-12 for its Digital District Education events, sponsored by HPSI, featuring updates for skilled nursing facilities and assisted living programs from...
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AHCA/NCAL has created three new online programs that cover CMS' Requirements of Participation (RoP), infection prevention and control, and the impact of COVID-19 grief and...
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Having a strong workforce is necessary in times like these. Help combat workforce challenges by recognizing your employees and giving them opportunities to grow within...
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IHCA Digital Convention & Trade Show extended to Nov.4 It's not too late to take advantage of the high-quality educational content offered on-demand through IHCA’s...
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IHCA Digital Convention & Trade Show extended to Nov.4 It's not too late to take advantage of the high-quality educational content offered on-demand through IHCA’s...
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IHCA has compiled the call-in details for its upcoming member-only calls for the next month, including this Friday's Assisted Living Regulatory Call, where the latest...
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New guidance for ICAL members on assisted living (AL) and residential care facility (RCF) visitation is available on IHCA's member-only COVID-19 resources webpage in both...
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AHCA/NCAL updated the frequently asked questions (FAQs) on testing in nursing facilities and assisted living communities. The updates include information on the Abbott BinaxNOW shipments...
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CMS is confirming that Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) certifications are up- to-date to ensure U.S. laboratories are fit to deliver reliable, accurate...
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An Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) respiratory protection plan template, developed by OSHA experts, is now available through AHCA/NCAL. If respirators are being used,...
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The Secretary of State Office has released guidance regarding assisting residents of long-term care facilities with voting in the Nov. 3 general election during the...
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The 2020 Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Quality Management Self-Assessment process is underway. HCBS providers enrolled in these services are required to complete the...
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IHCA has compiled the latest informational letters (ILs) that pertain to IHCA members from the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Iowa Medicaid...
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The continuing education compliance period for assisted living management re-certification will be extended through April 20, 2021. Requirements for certificate renewal Those certified by ICAL...
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IHCA continues to hold its high-quality educational events online and virtually to provide members with the education they need in a safe and convenient format....
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The following popular IHCA courses are now available on-demand on the IHCA Digital Education Platform - making it even easier for you and your staff...
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IHCA has compiled a list of upcoming webinars and recordings relating to COVID-19. Thursday, Oct. 15 at 10:00 a.m. | AHRQ ECHO National Nursing Home...
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CE Solutions/VGM Education, an IHCA group purchasing partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online...
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The IHCA Foundation COVID-19 Crisis Relief Fund was established to assist IHCA members with COVID-19 prevention and mitigation efforts. To date, a total of 65...
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Two members of the Iowa Center for Assisted Living (ICAL) have been elected to the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) Board of Directors. Stacy...
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AHCA/NCAL has partnered with Cleary Energy to provide significant utility savings for members. Cleary Energy recoups, on average, 4% to 8% savings on utilities for...
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It's not too late to take advantage of the high-quality educational content offered on-demand through IHCA’s 2020 Digital Convention, sponsored by Martin Brothers Distributing Co....
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It's not too late to take advantage of the high-quality educational content offered on-demand through IHCA’s 2020 Digital Convention, sponsored by Martin Brothers Distributing Co....
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IHCA has compiled the call-in details for its upcoming member-only calls for the next month, including next Wednesday's calls with Iowa's managed care organizations (MCOs)....
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IHCA has compiled the most important long-term care news from this week relating to COVID-19, including testing updates and outbreak definitions, reporting, compassionate care visits,...
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On Oct. 1, President Trump signed into law H.R.8337: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act. This continuing resolution and short-term funding measure is...
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IHCA has compiled the latest informational letters (ILs) that pertain to IHCA members from the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Iowa Medicaid...
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An Oct. 6 press release from Governor Reynolds announced that Clinton County is now eligible for FEMA's Individual Assistance Program for the Aug. 10 derecho....
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The AHCA NCAL National Quality Award Program has announced an automatic one-year extension for recipients in their third year of renewal. The program is making...
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Due to social distancing, IHCA continues to hold its high-quality educational events online and virtually. Check out these new upcoming events that have been added...
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The following popular IHCA courses are now available on-demand on the IHCA Digital Education Platform - making it even easier for you and your staff...
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Now more than ever, an Infection Prevention Control Officer (IPCO) is critical to have in your building or organization. AHCA and CMS both recommend that...
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IHCA’s 2020 Digital Convention, sponsored by Martin Brothers Distributing Co. Inc., launched this Monday, Sept. 28, and featured live general sessions and prize giveaways. However,...
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IHCA’s 2020 Digital Convention, sponsored by Martin Brothers Distributing Co. Inc., launched this Monday, Sept. 28, and featured live general sessions and prize giveaways. However,...
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IHCA members should take advantage of two AHCA webinars tomorrow, one covering influenza vaccination and one on COVID-19 testing. ICHC members should also take advantage...
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IHCA has compiled the most important long-term care news from this week relating to COVID-19, including revised nursing facility visitation and testing guidance from Iowa...
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IHCA received informational letter 2170 from Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) announcing Iowa Medicaid Pharmacy Program changes, effective Nov. 1, 2020, including new drug...
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Due to social distancing, IHCA continues to hold its high-quality educational events online and virtually. Check out these new upcoming events that have been added...
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The following popular IHCA courses are now available on-demand on the IHCA Digital Education Platform - making it even easier for you and your staff...
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There has been an increase in ransomware attacks across health care and public health sectors, according to the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR)....
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On Sept. 28, IHCA members should have received an email from NRC Health with a link to IHCA's annual member survey. NRC Health manages this...
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IHCA President and CEO Brent Willett has been elected to the Executive Committee of the Affiliated State Health Care Association Executives (ASHCAE). ASHCAE is an...
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Long-term care (LTC) providers have a lot to look out for, and most aspects of their business require coverage – property, liability, auto, life and...
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IHCA’s 2020 Digital Convention, sponsored by Martin Brothers Distributing Co. Inc., begins Monday, Sept. 28! With over 60 sessions from 38 speakers offering up to...
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The Annual Business Meeting of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC, sponsored by Lee Agency, CliftonLarsonAllen and PharmScript of Iowa, will be held virtually on Sept. 30,...
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IHCA has compiled the most important long-term care news from this week relating to COVID-19, including testing updates for nursing facilities, assisted living communities and...
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As of Jan. 1, 2021, all unlicensed personnel passing medication in assisted living programs will be required to have successfully completed a medication aide or...
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As part of the legislation outlined in Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) informational letters 2107 and 2147 , Iowa Medicaid Enterprise (IME) and the...
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Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) has released informational letter (IL) 2164, replacing IL 1842, regarding the extension of the Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS)...
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Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) issued informational letter (IL) 2171, reminding providers of IL 2117 that states that Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) will not...
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The following popular IHCA courses are now available on-demand on the IHCA Digital Education Platform - making it even easier for you and your staff...
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The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award portal is now open and accepting Intent to Apply submissions for the 2021 program year. IHCA and ICAL encourages its...
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Give your employees an opportunity to access their wages sooner, receive free one-on-one financial counseling and start a savings plan. Implement a financial wellness program...
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New IHCA lab test partners now available Many Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA) providers are executing on a testing strategy through a combination of point...
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IHCA's final Legislative Table Talk of the year will be next Monday, Sept. 21. Given the current COVID-19 situation, IHCA has changed the format of...
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IHCA has compiled the call-in details for its upcoming member-only calls for the month of September, including tomorrow's Home Health Regulatory Call and next Tuesday's...
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IHCA is offering new exciting online education opportunities, including tomorrow's webinar on Bronze Award applications. Also, don't forget to register for IHCA's on-demand 2020 Digital...
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Join IHCA tomorrow, Sept. 17, for a free Bronze Award Application Webinar that will help members compose their first AHCA/NCAL 2021 Quality Award application. After...
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Electronic ballot voting Online electronic ballots for the annual election of board officers (chair, vice chair, secretary and treasurer) and the directors-at-large positions were sent...
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AHCA/NCAL Insurance Solutions programs are designed with exclusive member savings. This ECSI member offers health insurance options, group and voluntary benefit packages, an aggressive stop-loss...
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IHCA's Digital Trade Show is a roaring good time IHCA’s Digital Trade Show is now open and available to everyone, not only convention registrants! With...
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As of Jan. 1, 2021, all unlicensed personnel passing medication in assisted living programs will be required to have successfully completed a medication aide or...
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IHCA's Legislative Table Talks, formerly known as Legislative Forums, have begun and will continue throughout September. Given the current COVID-19 situation, IHCA has changed the...
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IHCA has compiled the call-in details for its upcoming member-only calls for the month of September, including next Wednesday's member-only Skilled Nursing Facility Regulatory Call,...
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IHCA has compiled the latest COVID-19 news for long-term care providers, including Provider Relief Fund updates for nursing facilities and assisted living programs, new county...
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IHCA received informational letter 2165 from Iowa Department of Human Services regarding a cost report deadline extension for certain providers. The Iowa Medicaid Enterprise (IME)...
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IHCA is offering new exciting online education opportunities, including the new ICAL Assisted Living Medication Manager Curriculum and next Thursday's webinar on Bronze Award applications....
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The Annual Business Meeting of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC, sponsored by Lee Agency, CliftonLarsonAllen and PharmScript of Iowa, will be held virtually on Sept. 30,...
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Creating a relaxing and peaceful environment in your facility is important when making residents feel at home and at ease. As an IHCA member, you...
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HHS approves funding allocation for private-pay assisted living providers Yesterday, Sept. 1, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that private-pay assisted...
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IHCA has compiled the latest COVID-19 news for long-term care providers, including the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Nursing Home – Infection Control Distribution, new...
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IHCA has compiled the latest COVID-19 news for long-term care providers, including the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Nursing Home – Infection Control Distribution, new...
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Convention program guide now available Set your eyes on the newly-released IHCA 2020 Digital Convention program guide! This guide will provide you with 20/20 vision...
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IHCA has compiled the call-in details for its upcoming member-only calls for the month of September, including tomorrow's Home Health COVID-19 Provider Update, next Tuesday's...
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IHCA's Legislative Table Talks, formerly known as Legislative Forums, began last week and will continue throughout September. Given the current COVID-19 situation, IHCA has changed...
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IHCA was notified today, Sept. 2, that 10 additional counties that were impacted by the Aug. 10 derecho have been approved for the Federal Emergency...
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In informational letter (IL) 2159, Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) stated that the Medicaid flexibilities that DHS currently has in place due to the...
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IHCA is offering a wealth of online education opportunities through a wide range of courses, including the new ICAL Assisted Living Medication Manager Curriculum that...
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The Annual Business Meeting of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC, sponsored by Lee Agency, CliftonLarsonAllen and PharmScript of Iowa, will be held virtually on Sept. 30,...
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Work with those who truly understand your business. ECSI is proud to partner with Iowa Long-Term Care (LTC) Risk Management Association, a group self-insured association...
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CE Solutions/VGM Education, an IHCA group purchasing partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online...
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IHCA's Legislative Table Talks, formerly known as Legislative Forums, begin this week. Given the current COVID-19 situation, IHCA has changed the format of its Legislative...
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Help IHCA celebrate long-term care workers by submitting photos of your staff, residents and patients that will be featured in a slide show during the...
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IHCA’s bi-weekly COVID-19 All Member Provider Update Call, sponsored by PCA Pharmacy, took place yesterday, Aug. 25. Click here to listen to a recording of the call...
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IHCA’s bi-weekly COVID-19 All Member Provider Update Call, sponsored by PCA Pharmacy, took place yesterday, Aug. 25. Click here to listen to a recording of the call...
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As cleanup and repairs continue due to the Aug. 10 derecho, IHCA has compiled information and updates to assist members in their storm recovery efforts,...
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As part of the legislation outlined in Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) informational letters 2107 and 2147 , Iowa Medicaid Enterprise (IME) and the...
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The Annual Business Meeting of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC, sponsored by Lee Agency, CliftonLarsonAllen and PharmScript of Iowa, will be held virtually on Sept. 30,...
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IHCA is offering a wealth of online education opportunities through a wide range of courses covering reimbursement, Bronze Quality Awards, assisted living medication management and...
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Long-term care (LTC) providers have a lot to look out for, and most aspects of their business require coverage – property, liability, auto, life and...
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IHCA and ICAL members can lower their costs on FedEx Express services, thanks to the AHCA/NCAL Shipping Program, managed by PartnerShip. Members receive exclusive discounts...
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Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced this week that steps are being taken to prepare for the receipt and distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine....
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Due to power outages at multiple member facilities as a result of last week's derecho, IHCA has extended its member-only early bird registration deadline for...
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IHCA has compiled the call-in details for the remaining August member-only calls. These calls are a benefit of your IHCA, ICAL and ICHC membership. Please...
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IHCA has compiled a list of recent updates that impact long-term care providers, including updated ICAL reopening guidance, state survey news, updates to National Healthcare...
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As power outages, building repairs and cleanup from the Aug. 10 derecho continues, IHCA has developed additional guidance to assist members in their storm recovery...
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Each month IHCA issues a legal spotlight to assist members with compliance in the myriad issues facing long-term care providers. This month’s spotlight covers when...
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IHCA has compiled the latest informational letters (ILs) that pertain to IHCA members from the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Iowa Medicaid...
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IHCA has compiled the latest informational letters (ILs) that pertain to IHCA members from the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Iowa Medicaid...
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AHCA/NCAL 2021 National Quality Award Program application packets are now available online. The Quality Award portal opens Sept. 17, 2020. At that time, applicants can...
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IHCA is offering a wealth of online education opportunities through a wide range of courses covering the Five-Star rating system, reimbursement, Bronze Quality Awards, assisted...
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The polls are open, and IHCA and ICAL are excited to begin the electronic balloting process for the election of conference chairs. The following positions...
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The electronic polls open tomorrow for the election of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC officers and directors at large. Election results will be announced at the...
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On Monday, Aug. 24, AHCA/NCAL will launch a redesigned www.ahcancal.org. Beyond a more modern look, some key features and updates include: The new homepage will better...
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Over 9,300 nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential care homes, skilled care facilities, independent living communities, retirement communities and other senior care providers trust Health...
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Join ICAL tomorrow, Aug. 13, for a live stream version of its Assisted Living Regulatory Class, sponsored by Assisted Living Partners. The course will provide...
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Time is running out to catch the early bird member rate for IHCA’s 2020 Digital Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Brothers. This is...
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The annual electronic balloting process ends this Saturday, Aug. 15, for the election of District Officers to include IHCA and ICAL District Chairs, District Vice-Chair,...
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IHCA has compiled a list of recent updates that impact long-term care providers, including a $5 billion distribution for nursing facilities, updates on Point-of-Care testing...
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Severe storms ravaged most of the state on Monday, creating substantial property damage, leaving over 300,000 Iowans without power and resulted in Governor Reynolds declaring...
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The list of approved third-party background check vendors for members wishing to utilize the third-party background check system is now available on the Department of...
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Last week, the AHCA/NCAL Quality Award Program notified the recipients of the 2020 Silver and Bronze Quality Awards. With 35 Bronze Award winners and one...
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Given the current COVID-19 situation, IHCA is changing the format of its IHCA Legislative Table Talks, formerly known as Legislative Forums, from in-person meetings to...
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IHCA is offering a wealth of online education opportunities through a wide range of courses covering reimbursement, assisted living regulations, social services, the Five-Star rating...
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The polls are open, and IHCA and ICAL are excited to begin the electronic balloting process for the election of conference chairs. The following positions...
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CE Solutions/VGM Education, an IHCA group purchasing partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online...
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IHCA members receive a 10% discount on insurance premiums when they take advantage of their AHCA/NCAL discount with HealthCap, a provider of professional and general...
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IHCA has compiled the call-in details for the following member-only calls for the month of August. These calls are a benefit of your IHCA, ICAL...
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Join IHCA on Aug. 12 and 26 for the two-part Webinar Training Series for Long-Term Care (LTC) Health Care Professionals, sponsored by AssuredPartners. Part one...
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Join ICAL next Thursday, Aug. 13, for a live stream version of its Assisted Living Regulatory Class, sponsored by Assisted Living Partners. The course will...
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As assisted living facilities have not received official reopening guidance from Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA),...
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IHCA has compiled a list of recent updates that impact all long-term care providers, including the Phase 2 General Distribution deadline extension, updates on payments...
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Given the current COVID-19 situation, IHCA is changing the format of its IHCA Legislative Table Talks from in-person meetings to online events hosted via Zoom....
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Registration is now open for IHCA’s 2020 Digital Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Brothers, and the big virtual event launches on Sept. 28. Registrants will...
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IHCA is offering a wealth of online education opportunities in August through a wide range of courses covering reimbursement, fall investigations and interventions, assisted living...
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Although COVID-19 has caused many changes in long-term care, quality is still more important than ever. AHCA/NCAL is moving forward with its 2021 Quality Award...
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The polls are open, and IHCA and ICAL are excited to begin the annual electronic balloting process for the election of District Officers to include...
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Update as of 7/30/20 – The secure and private portal is now available here and the submission deadline has been extended to Monday, Aug. 3...
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IHCA and ICAL will hold a joint virtual meeting for their respective conferences next Monday, Aug. 3, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. During the meeting, discussion...
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IHCA is offering a live stream version of its Dementia Care Training Program, beginning Aug. 4, allowing participants to attend online from their computer as...
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ICAL has received a number of concerns from members, families and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman’s Office regarding the need for beautician and barber services for...
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IHCA has compiled a list of recent updates that impact all long-term care providers, including the renewal of the national Public Health Emergency (PHE) through...
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IHCA has compiled a list of recent updates that impact all long-term care providers, including the renewal of the national Public Health Emergency (PHE) through...
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Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) has released informational letter 2151 regarding posting Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver provider quality self-assessments on the Iowa...
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Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) has released informational letter 2152 regarding the Elderly Waiver monthly budget cap. During the 2020 legislative session, House File...
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COVID-19 has had a significant impact on your facilities, organizations and communities. This year, IHCA members will have the opportunity to talk about long-term care...
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A message from the IHCA Convention and Education Committee Co-Chairs Check out this convention update from Steve and Brianne Fister, two of the IHCA Convention...
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A message from the IHCA Convention and Education Committee Co-Chairs Check out this convention update from Steve and Brianne Fister, two of the IHCA Convention...
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IHCA is offering a wealth of online education opportunities in August through a wide range of courses covering dementia care, reimbursement, fall investigations and interventions,...
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CNAonline.com has partnered with AHCA to create the temporary nurse assistant (TNA) online course to help facilities with their workforce challenges during COVID-19. Now is...
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The polls are open, and IHCA and ICAL are excited to begin the annual electronic balloting process for the election of District Officers to include...
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Long-term care (LTC) providers have a lot to look out for, and most aspects of their business require coverage – property, liability, auto, life and...
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Registration is now open for IHCA’s 2020 Digital Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Brothers! IHCA members who register by Aug. 15 will receive the Early...
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IHCA districts are offering eligible members the opportunity to apply for grants that will cover the cost of registration for IHCA's 2020 On-demand Digital Convention...
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The Iowa Center for Assisted Living (ICAL) is seeking interested persons to run for the three conference chair positions on the ICAL Board of Directors...
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IHCA’s online Activity Professionals Qualification Course begins next Tuesday, July 28. This course has been approved by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA)....
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Join IHCA for its All-Member COVID-19 Provider Update Call and its quarterly Veteran's Administration (VA)/Optum Call next Tuesday. These calls are member benefits and allow...
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Late last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) extended the application deadline for the Medicaid tranche of the COVID-19 Provider Relief...
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On July 20, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), issued guidance for recipients...
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The IHCA Foundation COVID-19 Crisis Relief Fund was established to assist IHCA members with COVID-19 prevention and mitigation efforts. IHCA encourages those in need of...
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IHCA has compiled the following details on upcoming conference calls and webinars relating to COVID-19. IDPH COVID-19 LTC Webinar Iowa Department of Public Health's (IDPH’s)...
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AHCA/NCAL has developed two COVID-19 trainings, one designed for leadership and one designed for all staff. AHCA has also developed a series of infection prevention...
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This past week, AHCA/NCAL continued to issue national updates. Updates issued so far this week include: 7/15 – New AHCA/NCAL COVID-19 Trainings and Infection Prevention...
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The polls are open, and IHCA and ICAL are excited to begin the annual electronic balloting process for the election of District Officers to include...
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IHCA and ICAL will hold a joint virtual meeting for their respective conferences on Aug. 3, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. During the meeting, discussion will be...
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IHCA is finalizing the blended online ICAL Assisted Living Medication Manager Course, sponsored by Right Dose, a Guardian Pharmacy, to give care providers the necessary...
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IHCA is offering a wealth of online education opportunities in August through a wide range of courses covering dementia care, reimbursement, fall investigations and interventions,...
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During this time of social distancing and lack of in-person education events, IHCA members still have access to a wealth of online education through AHCA/NCAL....
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Join IHCA tomorrow, July 16, for the Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Elderly Waiver Review virtual live stream education event, sponsored by Assisted Living...
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Join ICAL for the New Assisted Living Rules Review webinar, sponsored by Assisted Living Partners, on July 21. The Iowa Legislature passed several new bills...
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As many facilities are now allowing outdoor visitation under certain circumstances, it is important that facilities have a process and documentation procedures in place for...
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On June 30, Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) released revised reopening guidance for long-term care facilities. The revisions made some fairly significant changes in...
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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has expanded its resources regarding the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Distribution....
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IHCA has received numerous questions from members about Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) informational letter 2146 regarding COVID-19 Relief Rate add-on payments. IHCA has...
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IHCA's COVID-19 webpage includes the latest information you need to know about COVID-19. This past week, a number of new updates have been made to this...
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IHCA has compiled the following details on upcoming conference calls and webinars relating to COVID-19. IHCA COVID-19 All Member Provider Update Call IHCA's bi-weekly COVID-19...
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This past week, AHCA/NCAL continued to issue national updates. Updates issued so far this week include: 7/8 – Webinar: Communicating During COVID-19 7/9 – NHSN...
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COVID-19 has had a significant impact on your facilities, organizations and communities. This year, IHCA members will have the opportunity to talk about long-term care...
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IHCA has received Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) informational letter (IL) 2147 regarding universal prior authorization (PA) forms for medical requests. As part of...
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The Iowa Center for Assisted Living (ICAL) is seeking interested persons to run for the three conference chair positions on the ICAL Board of Directors...
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IHCA’s 2020 Digital Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Brothers, is a fully virtual and on-demand experience you won’t want to miss! Registration will...
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IHCA districts are offering eligible members the opportunity to apply for grants that will cover the cost of registration for IHCA's 2020 On-demand Digital Convention...
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IHCA is offering a live stream version of its Dementia Care Training Program beginning Aug. 4, allowing participants to attend online from their computer as if...
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Join IHCA on Aug. 18 for its live stream version of the annual long-term care (LTC) social services training. The day-long course will be broken...
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Join IHCA on Aug. 12 and 26 for the two-part Webinar Training Series for Long-Term Care (LTC) Health Care Professionals, sponsored by AssuredPartners. Part one...
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Having a strong workforce is necessary in times like these. Help combat workforce challenges by recognizing your employees and giving them opportunities to grow within...
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IHCA's digital district education events, sponsored by Independent Insurance Services and Assured Partners, kicked off yesterday with the Northwest district's event. However, it's not too...
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Join ICHC for its monthly member-only Home Health COVID-19 Provider Update Call tomorrow, July 9 at 2:00 p.m. The call will cover staff screening recommendations,...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged care facilities to make modifications to their day-to-day care and services, and has had a significant impact on the psycho-social...
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Join IHCA on July 16 for the Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Elderly Waiver Review virtual live stream education event, sponsored by Assisted Living...
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IHCA has compiled a the latest updates on the reopening of nursing facilities and assisted living communities, including news on revised reopening guidance from Iowa...
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On June 9, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the distribution of approximately $15 billion from the Provider Relief Fund to...
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This past week, AHCA/NCAL continued to issue national updates. Updates issued so far this week include: 7/1 – Have a problem you wish someone would...
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IHCA has compiled the following details on upcoming conference calls and webinars relating to COVID-19. ICHC COVID-19 Home Health Update Call Join ICHC for its...
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The Iowa Health Political Action Committee (PAC) helps make legislative successes possible for IHCA members. Since 2017, Iowa Health PAC has played a key role...
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AHCA/NCAL Bronze Award applicants will receive their notification and feedback report on Aug. 5, and Silver applicants will receive their notification on Aug. 5 and...
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The IHCA Foundation has announced the winners of its 2020 scholarship programs. Thirty-three Iowans have been awarded scholarships, totaling $48,000, to pursue an education in...
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IHCA’s 2020 Digital Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Brothers, is a fully virtual and on-demand experience you won’t want to miss! Education tracks...
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IHCA districts are offering eligible members the opportunity to apply for grants that will cover the cost of registration for IHCA's 2020 On-demand Digital Convention...
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Join ICAL for the New Assisted Living Rules Review webinar, sponsored by Assisted Living Partners, on July 21. The Iowa Legislature passed several new bills...
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IHCA is offering a live stream version of its Dementia Care Training Program beginning Aug. 4, allowing participants to attend online from their computer as if...
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Join IHCA on Aug. 18 for its live stream version of the annual long-term care (LTC) social services training. The day-long course will be broken...
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Join IHCA on Aug. 12 and 26 for the two-part Webinar Training Series for Long-Term Care (LTC) Health Care Professionals, sponsored by AssuredPartners. Part one...
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As a CNA at St. Luke Lutheran Home, Ann Carroll finds her job in long-term care rewarding and she enjoys building relationships with the residents....
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As a CNA at St. Luke Lutheran Home, Ann Carroll finds her job in long-term care rewarding and she enjoys building relationships with the residents....
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AHCA/NCAL has partnered with Cleary Energy to provide significant utility savings for members. Cleary Energy recoups, on average, 4% to 8% savings on utilities for...
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As long-term care professionals continue to deal with the impact of COVID-19, you may feel like your patience and compassion is wearing thin toward yourself,...
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Get the latest reimbursement news and have your claims processing questions answered by Iowa's managed care organizations (MCOs) during IHCA's member-only MCO calls next Wednesday,...
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Here is the most important information long-term care providers need to know this week related to COVID-19. IHCA updates IHCA COVID-19 All Member Provider Update...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged care facilities to make modifications to their day-to-day care and services, and has had a significant impact on the psycho-social...
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Last week Governor Reynolds signed HF 2627, comprehensive legislation to reform professional licensure in the state of Iowa. This bill creates additional pathways and removes...
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As first announced in Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) informational letter 2135, EDI Support Services (EDISS) is working to transition all Iowa Medicaid managed...
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IHCA districts are offering eligible members the opportunity to apply for grants that will cover the cost of registration for IHCA's 2020 On-demand Digital Convention...
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IHCA’s 2020 Digital Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Brothers, is a fully virtual and on-demand experience you won’t want to miss! Education tracks...
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Join IHCA on July 16 for the Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Elderly Waiver Review virtual live stream education event, sponsored by Assisted Living...
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Join ICAL for the New Assisted Living Rules Review webinar, sponsored by Assisted Living Partners, on July 21. The Iowa Legislature passed several new bills...
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Join IHCA on Aug. 18 for its live stream version of the annual long-term care (LTC) social services training. The day-long course will be broken...
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IHCA is offering a live stream version of its Dementia Care Training Program beginning Aug. 4, allowing participants to attend online from their computer as if...
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CNAonline.com has partnered with AHCA to create the temporary nurse assistant (TNA) online course to help facilities meet their workforce crisis during COVID-19. Now is...
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IHCA and ICAL members receive 15% off the purchase of any Healthcare Interactive CARES online training program by using promo code AHCA15 at checkout. CARES...
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After her niece’s accident over 10 years ago, Teresa Dominguez found a passion in caregiving and made it her career. As a home health aide...
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ICHC is hosting its biweekly Home Health Member COVID-19 Update Call tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. Topics covered will include a legislative wrap-up, COVID-19 legal liability...
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The 2020-2021 election cycle is open for IHCA, ICAL and ICHC members in good standing who are interested in serving on their respective boards. Below...
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IHCA’s 2020 Digital Convention and Trade Show is a fully virtual experience you won’t want to miss! The online event will launch on Sept. 28...
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IHCA’s 2020 Digital Convention and Trade Show is a fully virtual experience you won’t want to miss! The online event will launch on Sept. 28...
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Here is the most important information long-term care providers need to know this week related to COVID-19. IHCA updates IHCA COVID-19 All Member Provider Update...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged care facilities to make modifications to their day-to-day care and services, and has had a significant impact on the psycho-social...
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The Iowa Legislature adjourned sine die June 14, wrapping up a successful session for the long-term care profession, which included policy improvements to support access...
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ICAL is excited to announce a new opportunity for assisted living members to safely communicate with one another and keep connected - with our very...
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AHCA/NCAL is moving forward with this year's AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award program. Now more than ever, it is critical for members to continue striving for...
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Join IHCA on Aug. 18 for its live stream version of the annual long-term care (LTC) social services training. The day-long course will be broken...
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As long-term care professionals continue to deal with the impact of COVID-19, you may feel like your patience and compassion is wearing thin toward yourself,...
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IHCA is offering a live stream version of its Dementia Care Training Program beginning Aug. 4, allowing participants to attend online from their computer as if...
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Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) is launching a new mandatory reporter training platform via their website later this month. “Our current platform has seen...
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Join ICAL for the New Assisted Living Rules Review webinar, sponsored by Assisted Living Partners, on July 21. The Iowa Legislature passed several new bills...
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Join IHCA on July 16 for the Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Elderly Waiver Review virtual live stream education event, sponsored by Assisted Living...
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Give your employees an opportunity to access their wages sooner, receive free one-on-one financial counseling and start a savings plan. Implement a financial wellness program...
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Destiny Long’s health and nursing classes in school inspired her career in long-term care. As a CNA at St. Luke Lutheran Home of St. Luke...
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Destiny Long’s health and nursing classes in school inspired her career in long-term care. As a CNA at St. Luke Lutheran Home of St. Luke...
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Long-term care (LTC) providers have a lot to look out for, and most aspects of their business require coverage – property, liability, auto, life and...
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The 2020-2021 election cycle is open for IHCA, ICAL and ICHC members in good standing who are interested in serving on their respective boards. Below...
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Here is the most important information long-term care providers need to know this week related to COVID-19. IHCA updates IHCA COVID-19 All Member Provider Update...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged care facilities to make modifications to their day-to-day care and services, and has had a significant impact on the psycho-social...
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Similar to other states across the nation, this legislative session will go down in history as one of the most unique and original sessions the...
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AHCA/NCAL has launched the first phase of its Population Health Management (PHM) Innovation Lab. Phase 1 contains free members-only foundational resources designed to introduce AHCA/NCAL assisted...
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Join IHCA on July 16 for the Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Elderly Waiver Review virtual live stream education event, sponsored by Assisted Living Partners. Participants will gain knowledge on what HCBS policies and procedures facilities are required to have in place, the requirements for staff training, how to properly complete the service documentation and an understanding of the billing protocol. There will also be a review of the programs and services generally received under the elderly waiver program.
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During this time of social distancing and lack of in-person education events, IHCA members still have access to a wealth of online education through AHCA/NCAL....
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Get the same great, quality programming the IHCA Annual Convention has always offered in a new, convenient digital format! You won’t want to miss this...
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Get the same great, quality programming the IHCA Annual Convention has always offered in a new, convenient digital format! You won’t want to miss this...
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As long-term care professionals continue to deal with the impact of COVID-19, you may feel like your patience and compassion is wearing thin toward yourself,...
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IHCA is offering a live stream version of its Dementia Care Training Program beginning Aug. 4, allowing participants to attend online from their computer as if...
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Join ICAL for the New Assisted Living Rules Review webinar, sponsored by Assisted Living Partners, on July 21. The Iowa Legislature passed several new bills...
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Sarah Halsey’s background in day care and a referral from a friend led her to a career in long-term care. As the activity assistant at...
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IHCA and ICAL members can lower their costs on FedEx Express services, thanks to the AHCA/NCAL Shipping Program, managed by PartnerShip. Members receive exclusive discounts...
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IHCA is also hosting a call on reopening guidance for skilled nursing facility and assisted living members tomorrow, at 10:00 a.m., sponsored by Brighton Consulting...
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Here is the most important information long-term care providers need to know this week related to COVID-19. IHCA updates IHCA COVID-19 Member Provider Update Calls...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged care facilities to make modifications to their day-to-day care and services, and has had a significant impact on the psycho-social...
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The Iowa Legislature reconvened at the capital on June 3 for a continuation of the 2020 session to complete the Fiscal Year 2021 budget and...
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To ensure compliance with the 1915 (c) waivers assurances 42 CFR §441.301 and §441.302 Appendix G for the Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver application,...
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Join IHCA on July 16 for the Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Elderly Waiver Review virtual live stream education event, sponsored by Assisted Living...
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Join ICAL for the New Assisted Living Rules Review webinar, sponsored by Assisted Living Partners, on July 21. The Iowa Legislature passed several new bills...
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IHCA is offering a live stream version of its Dementia Care Training Program beginning Aug. 4, allowing participants to attend online from their computer as if...
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Chris Liagre was introduced to the long-term care profession through a friend. As a home health aide at Family Care Solutions, he likes helping his...
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Get the same great, quality programming the IHCA Annual Convention has always offered in a new, convenient digital format! You won’t want to miss this...
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Get the same great, quality programming the IHCA Annual Convention has always offered in a new, convenient digital format! You won’t want to miss this...
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The 2020-2021 election cycle is open for IHCA, ICAL and ICHC members in good standing who are interested in serving on their respective boards. Below...
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Time is running out to apply for an IHCA Foundation scholarship! Applications are due this Friday, June 5. Employees of IHCA member organizations who are...
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Join IHCA for its monthly member calls with Iowa's managed care organizations (MCOs) next Wednesday, where Iowa Total Care and Amerigroup will share recent news...
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Here is the most important information long-term care providers need to know this week related to COVID-19. IHCA updates IHCA COVID-19 Provider Update Calls IHCA...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged care facilities to make modifications to their day-to-day care and services, and has had a significant impact on the psycho-social...
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Prior to the suspension of the 2020 Iowa Legislature on March 16 due to COVID-19 community spread in Iowa, two important pieces of IHCA legislation...
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AHCA’s Infection Preventionist Specialized Training (IPCO) requires three-year certificate renewals. The first version of IPCO launched in late June 2017, so the very first group...
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Get the same great, quality programming the IHCA Annual Convention has always offered in a new, convenient digital format! You won’t want to miss this...
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Join IHCA on July 16 for the Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Elderly Waiver Review virtual live stream education event, sponsored by Assisted Living...
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Join ICAL for the New Assisted Living Rules Review webinar, sponsored by Assisted Living Partners, on July 21. The Iowa Legislature passed several new bills...
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Work with those who truly understand your business. ECSI is proud to partner with Iowa Long-Term Care (LTC) Risk Management Association, a group self-insured association...
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Mary Soukup spent a lot of time with her grandparents growing up and has a passion for caring for the elderly. As a rehab aide...
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The 2020-2021 election cycle is open for IHCA, ICAL and ICHC members in good standing who are interested in serving on their respective boards. Below...
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Creating a relaxing and peaceful environment in your facility is important when making residents feel at home and at ease. As an IHCA member, you...
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EDI Support Services (EDISS) is working to transition all Iowa Medicaid managed care organization (MCO) encounter transactions, Fee-for-Service (FFS) web portal users and all existing...
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IHCA received informational letter 2140 from Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) announcing Iowa Medicaid Pharmacy Program changes, including updates to existing prior authorization criteria...
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Get the same great, quality programming the IHCA Annual Convention has always offered in a new, convenient digital format! You won’t want to miss this...
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The 2020-2021 election cycle has officially opened for IHCA, ICAL and ICHC members in good standing who are interested in serving on their respective boards....
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Due to this difficult time for long-term care providers and to allow for more time for IHCA member organization employees to apply, the application deadline...
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Here is the most important information long-term care providers need to know this week related to COVID-19. IHCA updates IHCA Weekly COVID-19 All Provider Update...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged care facilities to make modifications to their day-to-day care and services, and has had a significant impact on the psycho-social...
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Following the Iowa Department of Public Health’s (IDPH’s) announcement of COVID-19 community spread in Iowa on March 16, the Iowa Legislature announced the 2020 legislative...
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These are anything but normal times. COVID-19 represents a momentous and unprecedented threat to the future of our profession. If we do not deliver urgently...
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Join IHCA on July 16 for the Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Elderly Waiver Review virtual live stream education event, sponsored by Assisted Living...
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Join ICAL for the New Assisted Living Rules Review webinar, sponsored by Assisted Living Partners, on July 21. The Iowa Legislature passed several new bills...
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AHCA/NCAL has launched a new Functional Outcomes Improvement course that provides specialized online training offered through ahcancalED for all staff who have a role in...
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AHCA/NCAL’s new and expanded version of its popular Infection Preventionist Specialized Training (IPCO Version 2) in now available. The online training is recommended for individuals responsible...
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Over the past few months, long-term care facilities have faced extreme challenges and difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of this, now, more...
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Ange Cohoon went to college for therapeutic recreation and discovered her passion for working with the elderly. As an activity assistant at St. Luke Lutheran...
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Long-term care (LTC) providers have a lot to look out for, and most aspects of their business require coverage – property, liability, auto, life and...
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IHCA activity professionals are invited to join the Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP) call next Tuesday at noon to discuss summer activities and outing...
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The application deadline for the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA) Foundation’s scholarship program is fast approaching. Applications are due by Sunday, May 31 to be...
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Here is the most important information long-term care providers need to know this week related to COVID-19. CMS issues preliminary facility reopening guidance On May...
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Earlier this year, Iowa Total Care (ITC) extended the deadlines for claims submissions and disputes. Effective immediately, the initial claims dispute filing extension deadline is...
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IHCA received informational letter (IL) 2134 from Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) regarding an Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) stakeholder meeting on June 4 from...
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Join IHCA on July 16 for the Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Elderly Waiver Review virtual live stream education event, sponsored by Assisted Living...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged care facilities to make modifications to their day-to-day care and services, and has had a significant impact on the psycho-social...
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Join ICAL for the New Assisted Living Rules Review webinar, sponsored by Assisted Living Partners, on July 21. The Iowa Legislature passed several new bills...
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Beginning Sept. 1, 2020, all newly hired unlicensed personnel passing medication in assisted living programs will be required to have successfully completed an Iowa Department...
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AHCA/NCAL has launched a new Functional Outcomes Improvement course that provides specialized online training offered through ahcancalED for all staff who have a role in...
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AHCA/NCAL’s new and expanded version of its popular Infection Preventionist Specialized Training (IPCO Version 2) in now available. The online training is recommended for individuals responsible...
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Over the past few months, long-term care facilities have faced extreme challenges and difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of this, now, more...
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AHCA/NCAL Insurance Solutions programs are designed with exclusive member savings. This ECSI member offers health insurance options, group and voluntary benefit packages, an aggressive stop-loss...
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Over 9,300 nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential care homes, skilled care facilities, independent living communities, retirement communities and other senior care providers trust Health...
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ICHC is offering a call tomorrow, May 14 at 2:00 p.m. for home health care providers related to COVID-19. This call is a critical opportunity...
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The application deadline for the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA) Foundation’s scholarship program is fast approaching. Applications are due by May 31 to be considered...
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Here is the most important information long-term care providers need to know this week related to COVID-19. IHCA updates IHCA Weekly COVID-19 All Provider Update...
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Join IHCA on July 16 for the Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Elderly Waiver Review virtual live stream education event, sponsored by Assisted Living...
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AHCA/NCAL’s new and expanded version of its popular Infection Preventionist Specialized Training (IPCO Version 2) in now available. The online training is recommended for individuals responsible...
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Over the past few months, long-term care facilities have faced extreme challenges and difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of this, now, more...
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Receive two classes for one price by registering for IHCA's Long-Term Care (LTC) Health Care Professionals Webinar Training Series sponsored by Assured Partners. The series...
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As the number of COVID-19 cases in Iowa continues to grow, so does the amount of information long-term care providers need to know in order...
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Join IHCA on July 16 for the Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Elderly Waiver Review virtual live stream education event, sponsored by Assisted Living...
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The application deadline for the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA) Foundation’s scholarship program is fast approaching. Applications are due by May 31 to be considered...
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During this time of social distancing and lack of in-person education events, IHCA members still have access to a wealth of online education through AHCA/NCAL....
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Join IHCA tomorrow, April 30, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. for Managing COVID-19 in LTC - IHCA Member Experience, a webinar featuring perspectives from...
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Join IHCA next Wednesday, May 6, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. for Liability in the Time of COVID-19, a webinar featuring a panel of...
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As the number of COVID-19 cases in Iowa continues to grow, so does the amount of information long-term care (LTC) providers need to know in...
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Receive two classes for one price by registering for IHCA's Long-Term Care (LTC) Health Care Professionals Webinar Training Series sponsored by Assured Partners. The series...
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This year the IHCA Foundation is expanding its scholarship program to help address current workforce challenges facing long-term care providers and to help meet future...
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Well-trained CNAs are needed now more than ever. IHCA offers the Online CNA Program in partnership with Academic Platforms, AHCA’s preferred provider. This blended online CNA...
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During this essential time, IHCA is pleased to offer the following upcoming online education courses. Managing COVID-19 in LTC - IHCA Member Experience April 30...
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As the number of COVID-19 cases in Iowa continues to grow, so does the amount of information long-term care providers need to know in order...
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IHCA received informational letter (IL) 2128 from the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) to ensure that Home- and Community-Based (HCBS) Medicaid providers are aware...
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[embed]https://animoto.com/play/kihtQwlUiVUBREme1AdaCw[/embed] This year the IHCA Foundation expanded its scholarship program to help address current workforce challenges. As part of this expansion, the Juckette Family Veteran...
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Having a strong workforce is necessary in times like these. Help combat workforce challenges by recognizing your employees and giving them opportunities to grow within...
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During this time of social distancing and lack of in-person education events, IHCA members still have access to a wealth of online education through AHCA/NCAL....
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During this essential time, IHCA is pleased to offer the following upcoming online education courses. HR Issues and Employment Law During the COVID-19 Pandemic April...
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As the number of COVID-19 cases in Iowa continues to grow, so does the amount of information long-term care providers need to know in order...
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Nursing facilities (NFs) and assisted living programs (ALs) provide care for vulnerable people who can become critically ill when steps are not taken to reduce...
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[embed]https://animoto.com/play/5xuy1wwdJEe1zHDQLBPDhg[/embed] A career in health care allows for the ability to make a true difference, and the need for registered nurses (RNs) has never been...
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Join IHCA in celebrating Careers in Aging Week (CIAW), starting this Sunday, April 19 through April 25. The goal of CIAW is to bring awareness...
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As the number of COVID-19 cases in Iowa continues to grow, so does the amount of information long-term care providers need to know in order...
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During this time of social distancing and lack of in-person education events, IHCA members still have access to a wealth of online education through AHCA/NCAL....
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A career in health care allows for the ability to make a true difference, and the need for registered nurses (RNs) has never been greater....
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Join IHCA in celebrating Careers in Aging Week (CIAW) April 19-25. The goal of CIAW is to bring awareness to the numerous career opportunities available...
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IHCA has partnered with Cleary Energy to provide significant utility savings for members. Take advantage of this member benefit and have your utility bill audited...
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As the number of COVID-19 cases in Iowa continues to grow, so does the amount of information long-term care providers need to know in order...
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Nursing facilities (NFs) and assisted living programs (ALs) provide care for vulnerable people who can become critically ill when steps are not taken to reduce...
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IHCA and ICAL members receive 15% off the purchase of any HealthCare Interactive CARES online training program by using promo code AHCA15 at checkout. CARES is the only...
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This year the IHCA Foundation expanded its scholarship program to help address current workforce challenges. As part of this expansion, the John W and Kimberly...
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Join IHCA in celebrating Careers in Aging Week (CIAW) April 19-25. The goal of CIAW is to bring awareness to the numerous career opportunities available...
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The COVID-19 situation continues to evolve daily, as does the information available on this topic. This issue of the Member Bulletin is designed to help...
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IHCA received informational letter (IL) 2119 from Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) that provides additional guidance on billing for covered services on an interim...
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IHCA received Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) informational letter (IL) 2112 regarding a change in the provider enrollment application fee. As required by federal...
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Nursing facilities (NFs) and assisted living programs (ALs) provide care for vulnerable people who can become critically ill when steps are not taken to reduce...
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in order to prevent spread, all IHCA on-site education events have been cancelled through July 2020, including the Spring...
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The IHCA Leadership Academy, originally scheduled for June, has been postponed until September. The final meeting of the 2019-2020 class and first meeting for the...
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This year the IHCA Foundation expanded its scholarship program to help address current workforce challenges. As part of this expansion, the High School Student Scholarship...
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Join IHCA in celebrating Careers in Aging Week (CIAW) April 19-25. The goal of CIAW is to bring awareness to the numerous career opportunities available...
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We know you are all dealing with a tremendous amount of information coming at you related to the COVID-19 situation, and you are doing all...
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On March 18 Governor Kim Reynolds issued a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency, effective from March 18 at noon through April 16. This puts...
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IHCA received Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) informational letter (IL) 2107 regarding an update for House File (HF) 766, the requirement for a uniform...
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IHCA received Iowa Department of Human Services informational letter (IL) 2118, replacing IL 2086. The changes relayed in IL 2086, scheduled to be effective March...
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Iowa Medicaid Enterprise (IME) publishes provider bulletins called informational letters (ILs) that are necessary to clarify and explain new and existing programs and policies. ILs...
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IHCA is seeking applicants for its 2020-2021 Leadership Academy, sponsored by Healthcare of Iowa. With the academy's focus on reducing staff turnover, increasing quality care,...
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The Iowa Council of Nurse Leaders (ICNL) is giving away five free registrations to nurse leaders to attend IHCA’s Leadership Academy. This year-long academy, sponsored...
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This year the IHCA Foundation expanded its scholarship program to help address current workforce challenges. As part of this expansion, the Juckette Family Veteran Scholarship...
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Creating a relaxing and peaceful environment in your facility is important when making residents and their families feel at home and at ease. As an...
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Mark your calendar for IHCA's upcoming member-only conference calls, where you will receive the latest regulatory and reimbursement news. Calls are open to IHCA, ICAL...
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With reports of up to 13 positive COVID-19 cases reported in Iowa this week, we know that preventing and controlling this potentially deadly virus from...
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With anticipation that health care providers will greatly increase the use of hand sanitizer and likely increase the number of dispensers in use, IHCA reminds members of...
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The five-day Assisted Living (AL) Management Certification Program on April 6 - 10, sponsored by Assisted Living Partners, will provide participants with the knowledge and...
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The latest first quarter Top-Line report for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) is now available on LTC Trend Tracker. The reports include metrics and graphics outlining...
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IHCA is offering Silver Award and Gold Award Application Introductory Workshops to provide prospective applicant organizations with the initial information and knowledge needed to decide...
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IHCA is seeking applicants for its 2020-2021 Leadership Academy, sponsored by Healthcare of Iowa. With the academy's focus on reducing staff turnover, increasing quality care,...
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The Iowa Council of Nurse Leaders (ICNL) is giving away five free registrations to nurse leaders to attend IHCA’s Leadership Academy. This year-long academy, sponsored...
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This year the IHCA Foundation is expanding its scholarship program to help address current workforce challenges facing long-term care providers and to help meet future...
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Work with those who truly understand your business. ECSI is proud to partner with Iowa Long-Term Care (LTC) Risk Management Association, a group self-insured association...
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This year the IHCA Foundation is expanding its scholarship program to help address current workforce challenges facing long-term care providers and to help meet future...
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Mark your calendar for IHCA's upcoming member-only conference calls, where you will receive the latest regulatory and reimbursement news. You won't want to miss this...
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Last week, the legislature considered bills through floor debate, as well as private caucuses, to discuss the daily bill list on the debate calendar, and...
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Last weekend, the first reported cases and deaths related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) in a U.S. long-term care facility occurred in Washington state, heightening the...
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As a member benefit, ICAL members can now access free assisted living occupancy agreements on the IHCA website. The documents are up-to-date and will be...
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Iowa Total Care (ITC) has released a Provider News Alert regarding an update to claims filing and dispute extensions. ITC, through its weekly updates, has...
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Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) has released informational letter 2104 regarding the Money Follows the Person (MFP) extension. Since 2008, Iowa has operated a...
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IHCA is offering Silver Award and Gold Award Application Introductory Workshops to provide prospective applicant organizations with the initial information and knowledge needed to decide...
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IHCA is seeking applicants for its 2020-2021 Leadership Academy, sponsored by Healthcare of Iowa. With the academy's focus on reducing staff turnover, increasing quality care,...
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The Iowa Council of Nurse Leaders (ICNL) is giving away five free registrations to nurse leaders to attend IHCA’s Leadership Academy. This year-long academy, sponsored...
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The five-day Assisted Living (AL) Management Certification Program on April 6 - 10, sponsored by Assisted Living Partners, will provide participants with the knowledge and...
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The Iowa Center for Nursing Workforce under the Iowa Board of Nursing and Iowa Workforce Development are working together to develop projections for the number...
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AHCA/NCAL Insurance Solutions programs are designed with exclusive member savings. This ECSI member offers health insurance options, group and voluntary benefit packages, an aggressive stop-loss...
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Join IHCA in celebrating Careers in Aging Week (CIAW) April 19-25. The goal of CIAW is to bring awareness to the numerous career opportunities available...
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Last Friday, Feb. 21, marked the end of the first legislative funnel. This date represents a deadline set by the legislature to funnel out bills...
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Funding for long-term care, including skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), home health agencies (HHAs) and assisted living (AL) programs, is at stake today, and your action...
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IHCA has been monitoring the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it impacts long-term care providers. Click here to read coronavirus guidance published in the Feb....
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Long-term care influenza outbreaks have increased in Iowa recently, with 10 outbreaks reported in the last four weeks. Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has...
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Both IHCA and AHCA have received member calls and questions regarding the new United States Pharmacopeia (USP) 800 rules, which became effective Dec. 1, 2019,...
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Nursing facilities (NFs) and assisted living programs (ALs) provide care for vulnerable people who can become critically ill when steps are not taken to reduce...
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ICAL recently spoke with Shannon Mueller of Iowa Medicaid Enterprise (IME) regarding questions arising from Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) compliance audits being conducted across...
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IHCA received Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) informational letter 2108, announcing that the Iowa Medicaid Enterprise (IME) second quarter provider training session will take...
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IHCA is offering Silver Award and Gold Award Application Introductory Workshops to provide prospective applicant organizations with the initial information and knowledge needed to decide...
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IHCA is seeking applicants for its 2020-2021 Leadership Academy, sponsored by Healthcare of Iowa. With the academy's focus on reducing staff turnover, increasing quality care,...
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The Iowa Council of Nurse Leaders (ICNL) is giving away five free registrations to nurse leaders to attend IHCA’s Leadership Academy. This year-long academy, sponsored...
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This year the IHCA Foundation is expanding its scholarship program to help address current workforce challenges facing long-term care providers and to help meet future...
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Future Ready Iowa mentors are needed for college students throughout the state who are pursuing degrees in high-demand occupations, including health care. IHCA encourages its...
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The Iowa Council of Activity Professionals (ICAP) regulatory call is next Tuesday, Feb. 25 from noon to 1:00 p.m. Participants will discuss activity planning, activity-related...
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This past week the House and Senate continued to negotiate K-12 funding and passed an appropriations bill that increases funding for flood recovery and Glenwood...
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In a win for the members of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC who have been working to overcome the challenges of administering efficient mandatory reporter training,...
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IHCA is seeking applicants for its 2020-2021 Leadership Academy, sponsored by Healthcare of Iowa. With the academy's focus on staff turnover, quality care, Five-Star ratings...
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The Iowa Council of Nurse Leaders (ICNL) is giving away five free registrations to nurse leaders to attend IHCA’s Leadership Academy. This year-long academy, sponsored...
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The latest Top-Line reports for assisted living (AL) communities and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are now available on LTC Trend Tracker. The reports include metrics...
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Incident reduction is the ultimate goal of a risk management program, and HealthCap offers a resource in a simple format that provides important reminders for...
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Join us for IHCA’s Life Safety – Fire Safety Conference, sponsored by Midwest Alarm Services, next week on Feb. 17 – 18 in Coralville and...
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Legislators continue to work to advance bills prior to the first funnel deadline, which is Feb. 21. All bills, except for tax and appropriation bills,...
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AHCA and IHCA have provided the following guidance to help protect staff, residents and communities from a coronavirus outbreak. The information includes links to the...
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IHCA received the inaugural issue of “News You Can Use” from the Iowa Board of Nursing (IBON), which contains the following information that may impact...
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This week, IHCA launched Iowa Health Care Quality Partners (IHCQP), a business entity organized and owned by a network of independent long-term care and post-acute...
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Iowa Total Care (ITC) has released a Provider News Alert regarding claims filing and dispute extensions. ITC, through its weekly updates, has confirmed system configuration...
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Recent interviews with AHCA/NCAL Gold and Silver Quality Award winners show that achieving excellence in long-term care settings takes more than just being able to...
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Health care providers are increasingly under attack due to the vast amount of personal identification data housed in electronic health records. Nursing homes across the...
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Join us for IHCA’s Life Safety – Fire Safety Conference, sponsored by Midwest Alarm Services, Feb. 17 – 18 in Coralville and Feb. 19 –...
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AHCA/NCAL has released the preliminary application numbers for its 2020 National Quality Award program. Below are the details on Iowa applications received and how they...
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Providers should review the new vaccination details in the 2020 Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule. Sharing this information with facility medical directors may help providers revise...
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Last week, CMS released state guidance on an option for states that caps Medicaid funding for specific populations, much like a block grant. Governor Kim...
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IHCA received informational letter 2096 from Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) regarding a new vendor that is printing and mailing Medical Assistance Eligibility Cards...
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Attract new talent and give students a more flexible learning experience by offering online CNA courses. CNAonline.com, powered by Academic Platforms, is an IHCA education...
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In order to help skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) meet the new infection preventionist training requirement in the revised Requirements of Participation (RoP), and equip assisted...
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The January 2020 nursing facility (NF) and Q1 2020 residential care facility (RCF) survey trend reports are now available on the IHCA website. These reports...
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NCAL has announced a new partnership with CarePrepare to offer assisted living (AL) members access to state survey inspection data. NCAL is incorporating the data...
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Join us for IHCA’s Life Safety – Fire Safety Conference, sponsored by Midwest Alarm Services, Feb. 17 – 18 in Coralville and Feb. 19 –...
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The five-day Assisted Living (AL) Management Certification Program on April 6 - 10, sponsored by Assisted Living Partners, will provide participants with the knowledge and...
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An influenza pandemic checklist is now available to IHCA members to assist in assessing preparedness for an influenza pandemic. The checklist assumes that the basic...
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Applications and payment for the 2020 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Awards are due tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 23 at 7:00 p.m. CST. The Bronze Award application submission...
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IHCA's Activity Professionals Qualification Course begins next Wednesday, Jan. 29. The course is made up of six online units and a final classroom training session...
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On July 1, 2019, Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) took over the responsibilities for mandatory reporter training. Due to the high demand, users have...
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The January 2020 assisted living (AL) survey trend report for ICAL members is now available on the IHCA website. These reports are members-only resources that...
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IHCA members now have access to a handbook for the guardians and conservators of adults. This handbook incorporates all the changes to Iowa Code effective...
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Join us for IHCA’s Life Safety – Fire Safety Conference, sponsored by Midwest Alarm Services, Feb. 17 – Feb. 18 in Coralville and Feb. 19...
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In order to help skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) meet the new infection preventionist training requirement in the revised Requirements of Participation (RoP), and equip assisted...
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IHCA has received the following information from the Senior Health Insurance Information Program - Senior Medicare Patrol (SHIIP – SMP) regarding adding an authorized representative...
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IHCA received Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) informational letter 2093 regarding the final statewide transition plan (STP) for Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) settings....
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The five-day Assisted Living (AL) Management Certification Program on April 6 - April 10, sponsored by Assisted Living Partners, will provide participants with the knowledge...
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Nurses at IHCA member facilities in Polk County are invited to a free one-day Mouth Care Matters class on Jan. 30 or Feb. 4, sponsored...
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It is no surprise to our members that workforce is one of the largest challenges in the long-term care profession. Combat that challenge by recognizing...
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Join us for IHCA’s Life Safety – Fire Safety Conference, sponsored by Midwest Alarm Services, Feb. 17 – Feb. 18 in Coralville and Feb. 19...
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Applications and payment for 2020 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Awards are due next Thursday, Jan. 23 at 7:00 p.m. CST. The Bronze Award application submission process...
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Last week, IHCA received a provider news alert from Iowa Total Care (ITC) regarding changes to its claims filing deadlines. Claims filing extension Initial filing...
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IHCA has partnered with Cleary Energy to provide significant utility savings for members. Take advantage of this member benefit and have your utility bill audited...
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IHCA members should ensure they are using Medicare Beneficiary Identifiers (MBIs). As of Jan. 1, Medicare will reject claims submitted without MBIs, with a few...
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On Jan. 7, IHCA received informational letter 2091 from Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) serving as a reminder that Iowa Medicaid Enterprise (IME) will...
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ICAL and ICHC received informational letter (IL) 2088 from Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) clarifying IL 1806 regarding the administrative rule for each of...
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ICAL recently received clarification from the state fire marshal regarding the use of space heaters and electric blankets in assisted living (AL) occupancies. The state...
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NCAL has released a letter to members regarding efforts made by Argentum, a senior living association, to develop national standards of care and operations via...
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Join us for IHCA’s Life Safety – Fire Safety Conference, sponsored by Midwest Alarm Services, Feb. 17 – Feb. 18 in Coralville and Feb. 19...
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Approximately 395 Iowa long-term care providers have been recognized by AHCA/NCAL on Dec. 16 for the quality of care they provide. “Iowa’s long-term care providers...
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Applications and payment for 2020 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Awards are Jan. 23 at 7:00 p.m. CST. Late submissions will not be accepted. IHCA and ICAL...
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Take advantage of these free resources to provide dementia training for your staff. IHCA/ICAL and AHCA/NCAL have partnered with HealthCare Interactive (HCI) to provide a...
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While individual cases of norovirus are not required by law to be reported to public health, public health has heard from individuals and the health...
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Applications and payment for 2020 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Awards are due by Jan. 23, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. CST. Late submissions will not be accepted....
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AHCA/NCAL Insurance Solutions programs are designed with exclusive member savings. This ECSI member offers health insurance options, group and voluntary benefit packages, an aggressive stop-loss...
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New survey trend reports for IHCA, ICAL and ICHC members are now available on the IHCA website. These reports are members-only resources that provide listings...
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Last week 401 Iowa long-term care providers were recognized by AHCA/NCAL for the quality of care they provide. “Iowa’s long-term care providers are committed to...
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The latest Top-Line report for ICAL assisted living (AL) communities is now available on LTC Trend Tracker. This report now includes state-specific AL survey data....
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IHCA has worked with Iowa Total Care (ITC) to provide a question and answer (Q&A) document that includes member questions and ITC responses from previous...
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IHCA has worked with Iowa Total Care (ITC) to provide a question and answer (Q&A) document that includes member questions and ITC responses from previous...
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To be more transparent with providers, Iowa Medicaid Enterprise (IME) is requiring Amerigroup Iowa and Iowa Total Care (ITC) to post on their respective websites...
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Applications and payment for 2020 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Awards are due by Jan. 23, 2020 at 7:00 CST. Late submissions will not be accepted. IHCA...
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IHCA has received questions on whether it is permissible to allow a volunteer ombudsman (VO) to have access to resident or tenant medical records. The...
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IHCA has obtained a list of timely emergency preparedness resources from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and...
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The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has two program funds available for assistance with Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS). The HCBS Revolving Loan Program Fund assists in...
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On Nov. 27, IHCA received Informational Letter (IL) 2070 from Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) stating that the maximum residential care facility (RCF) per...
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IHCA has obtained a guide on Medicare Advantage and other health plans in Iowa for 2020 that was created by Senior Health Insurance Information Program...
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The Iowa Board of Nursing and Iowa Center for Nursing Workforce have released updated nursing workforce infographics that feature data on registered nurses, licensed practical...
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A webinar titled “Pioneering Solutions to the Workforce Crisis,” is now available on ahcancaED for IHCA members. The webinar will explore the demographics influencing the...
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In compliance with the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1993, please be advised that, per section 6033(e) of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code), the Iowa...
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Over the past two weeks, the Iowa Health Care Quality Partners (IHCQP) have completed both an in-person presentation and webinar explaining the provider-owned, managed care...
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Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) has asked ICAL to encourage assisted living (AL) members to use the DIA website to report suspected abuse...
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On Jan. 1, 2020, Iowa law will mandate that prescribers transmit, and pharmacies receive, all prescriptions, including controlled substances, in an electronic format. Iowa Pharmacy...
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ICAL members are invited to participate in a webinar tomorrow, Tuesday Dec. 3 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST on the types of wandering...
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To provide ongoing communication with providers, Iowa Total Care (ITC) has added a Provider Alerts page to its website. This page will feature updates on...
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Last Tuesday, Nov. 26, Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) released Informational Letter (IL) 2069, reminding Iowa Medicaid providers of the mandatory electronic billing requirements...
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AHCA/NCAL has launched a 45-minute online training on ahcancalED titled “Pioneering Solutions to the Workforce Crisis.” This new instructional webinar developed in collaboration with Paraprofessional...
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Whether you are considering gathering feedback from your short-stay rehab patients or your long-stay residents and their families, contact Brighton Consulting Group (BCG) Research to...
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On Dec. 11, 2019, Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) will submit the Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Settings Statewide Transition Plan (STP) to CMS. On...
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ICAL recently confirmed with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy that Assisted living (AL) programs that do not currently have a controlled substance registration certificate should...
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Incident reduction is the ultimate goal of a risk management program, and HealthCap offers a resource in a simple format that provides important reminders for...
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Creating a relaxing and peaceful environment in your facility is important when making residents and their families feel at home and at ease. As an...
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Assisted living (AL) managers are invited to participate in the AL Managers Conference tomorrow, Nov. 19 in West Des Moines, sponsored by Assisted Living Partners....
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On Jan. 1, 2020, Iowa law will mandate that prescribers transmit, and pharmacies receive, all prescriptions, including controlled substances, in an electronic format. After participating...
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The National Quality Award Intent to Apply (ITA) deadline is this Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7:00 p.m. CST. Due to technical difficulties with the Quality...
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AHCA/NCAL will honor member organizations that have achieved one or more of the AHCA/NCAL Quality Initiative goals. The deadline to submit Quality Initiative data to...
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The latest Top-Line report for ICAL assisted living (AL) communities is now available on LTC Trend Tracker. The report includes metrics and graphics outlining a...
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Attend one of IHCA's District Education events throughout the state this week! The events began today with the southwest district in Atlantic and will continue...
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On Jan. 1, 2020, Iowa law will mandate that prescribers transmit, and pharmacies receive, all prescriptions, including controlled substances, in an electronic format. This month’s...
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As providers begin diversifying the types of services they provide on their campus and as changes are made to the quality assurance assessment fee (QAAF)...
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Last month, IHCA submitted a letter to the Waterloo City Attorney, requesting an amendment be made to the city’s new “Fair Chance Ordinance.” The ordinance...
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The deadline for the Assisted Living (AL) Salary and Benefits study, conducted by Hospital and Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) has been extended to Dec. 2,...
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Work with those who truly understand your business. ECSI is proud to partner with Iowa Long-Term Care (LTC) Risk Management Association, a group self-insured association...
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Due to technical difficulties with the Quality Award Portal, AHCA/NCAL is extending the National Quality Award Intent to Apply (ITA) deadline to Thursday, Nov....
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IHCA and ICAL encourages members to participate in the 2020 AHCA/NCAL Quality Initiative Recognition Program. The Quality Initiative Recognition Program will honor AHCA/NCAL member skilled...
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Assisted living (AL) managers are invited to participate in the AL Managers Conference next Tuesday, Nov. 19 in West Des Moines, sponsored by Assisted Living...
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Whether your assisted living (AL) nurse is new to the AL continuum or a long-timer, the AL Regulatory Class on this Thursday, Nov. 7, sponsored...
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Register now for district education events throughout the state, beginning Nov. 11 and running through Nov. 15. These education events, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services,...
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Multiple new survey results reports for IHCA, ICAL and ICHC members are now available on the IHCA website. These reports are members-only resources that provide...
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On Jan. 1, 2020, Iowa law will mandate that prescribers transmit and pharmacies receive, all prescriptions, including controlled substances, in an electronic format. This month’s...
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In 2014, the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award program implemented a new recertification policy, which impacted all current and previous recipients. Under this policy, Bronze and...
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IHCA and ICAL encourages members to participate in the 2020 AHCA/NCAL Quality Initiative Recognition Program. The Quality Initiative Recognition Program will honor AHCA/NCAL member skilled...
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IHCA, ICAL and ICHC have announced their 2019-2020 board officers and directors elected by the membership. These leaders formulate the long-range goals and objectives of...
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The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) final rule regarding management standards for hazardous waste pharmaceuticals (HWPs) went into effect on Aug. 21, 2019. As part of...
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ICAL recently confirmed with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy that assisted living (AL) programs in Iowa that dispense controlled substances to tenants are required by...
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In 2014, the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award program implemented a new recertification policy, which impacted all current and previous recipients. Under this policy, Bronze and...
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Take advantage of these free resources to provide dementia training for your staff. IHCA/ICAL and AHCA/NCAL have partnered with HealthCare Interactive (HCI) to provide a...
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The City of Waterloo recently passed an ordinance that would prohibit employers from asking about criminal histories on job applications until they have made a...
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In 2014, the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award program implemented a new recertification policy, which impacted all current and previous recipients. Under this policy, Bronze...
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Whether your assisted living (AL) nurse is new to the assisted living continuum or a long-timer, the Assisted Living Regulatory Class on Nov. 7, sponsored...
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IHCA has partnered with Cleary Energy to provide significant utility savings for members. Take advantage of this member benefit and have your utility bill audited...
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In 2014, the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award program implemented a new recertification policy, which impacted all current and previous recipients. Under this policy, Bronze...
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IHCA and ICAL encourages members to participate in the 2020 AHCA/NCAL Quality Initiative Recognition Program. The Quality Initiative Recognition Program will honor AHCA/NCAL member skilled...
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IHCA/ICAL members now have access to two new tools and a resource list that have been developed by AHCA/NCAL's Survey/Regulatory Community. The new tools were...
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Gero Nurse Prep is now on sale through Nov. 30. Save $100 off the regular registration fee by using promo code RNHERO (all caps). AHCA/NCAL...
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The Intent to Apply (ITA) for the 2020 National Quality Award program cycle is now available in the Quality Award Portal. While not mandatory,...
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The Intent to Apply (ITA) for the 2020 National Quality Award program cycle opened last week in the Quality Award Portal. While not mandatory, applicants...
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IHCA and ICAL encourages members to participate in the 2020 AHCA/NCAL Quality Initiative Recognition Program. The Quality Initiative Recognition Program will honor AHCA/NCAL member skilled...
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Creating a relaxing and peaceful environment in your facility is important when making residents and their families feel at home and at ease. As an...
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Designed specifically for assisted living and residential care, The Injury and Illness Prevention Program (Item #: 8288, Price: $199), will help assisted living and residential care facilities...
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The Intent to Apply (ITA) for the 2020 National Quality Award program cycle opened last week in the Quality Award Portal. While not mandatory, applicants...
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IHCA and ICAL encourages members to participate in the 2020 AHCA/NCAL Quality Initiative Recognition Program. The Quality Initiative Recognition Program will honor AHCA/NCAL member skilled...
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Special Agent in Charge Kyle Gorsh from the State Fire Marshal’s office asked IHCA and ICAL to remind members of the different requirements for fire...
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The 2020 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program cycle is underway! Application packets are now available online. Based on the Baldrige Performance Excellence Framework, the AHCA/NCAL...
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IHCA/AHCA have partnered with APPI Energy and Cleary Energy to provide significant utility savings for its members. Take advantage of this member benefit and have...
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Join ICAL in celebrating National Assisted Living Week (NALW) this week, Sept. 8-14, by educating members of the public on how you enhance the lives...
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ICAL recently reached out to Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) seeking clarification on issues for dementia-specific assisted living (ALP/D) programs. The scenarios and...
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IHCA recently spoke with Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) Health Facilities Division Administrator Dawn Fisk regarding the issues providers have been having with...
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Take advantage of these free resources to provide dementia training for your staff. IHCA/ICAL and AHCA/NCAL have partnered with HealthCare Interactive (HCI) to provide a...
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The 2020 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program cycle is underway! Application packets are now available online. Based on the Baldrige Performance Excellence Framework, the AHCA/NCAL...
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IHCA, ICAL and ICHC members are encouraged to apply for the second round of the Employer Innovation Fund, a matching grant program designed to help...
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Join ICAL in celebrating National Assisted Living Week (NALW) next week, Sept. 8-14 by planning creative ways to improve the lives of your assisted living...
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IHCA has been informed that Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) recently released new contact information that includes easy-to-read graphics detailing the areas that...
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The 2020 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program cycle is underway! Application packets are now available online. Based on the Baldrige Performance Excellence Framework, the AHCA/NCAL...
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AHCA/NCAL Insurance Solutions programs are designed with exclusive member savings. This ECSI member offers health insurance options, group and voluntary benefit packages, an aggressive stop-loss...
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Work with those who truly understand your business. ECSI is proud to partner with Iowa Long-Term Care (LTC) Risk Management Association, a group self-insured association,...
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Join ICAL in celebrating National Assisted Living Week (NALW) on Sept. 8-14 by planning creative ways to improve the lives of your assisted living (AL)...
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This Thursday’s ICAL Assisted Living (AL) Regulatory Class sponsored by Assisted Living Partners will provide nurses with an update on Iowa's AL laws, rules and...
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The 2020 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program cycle is underway! Application packets are now available online. Also, be sure to attend IHCA's Bronze Award Workshop...
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Join ICAL in celebrating National Assisted Living Week (NALW) on Sept. 8-14 by educating members of the public on how you enhance the lives of...
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In response to questions posed by IHCA, Dawn Fisk of Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) released information regarding tuberculosis (TB) testing during shortages...
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ICAL’s July Assisted Living (AL) Survey Committee Report and June Residential Care Facility (RCF) Survey Committee Report are now available on the IHCA website. These...
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IHCA and ICAL encourages members to become the best in quality and participate in the 2020 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program cycle. Applications and criteria...
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IHCA assisted in developing a new resource to serve as a guide for Iowa’s health care providers interested in developing or improving health science work-based...
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ICAL is seeking interested persons to run for the three conference chair positions on the ICAL board of directors for 2019-2020. If you are interested...
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Become the best in quality and get ready for the 2020 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program cycle. Applications and criteria will be available this Thursday....
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IHCA and ICAL members are invited to participate in a call regarding dementia care on Sept. 10. This call is a Medicare Learning Network (MLN)...
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Join ICAL in celebrating National Assisted Living Week (NALW) on Sept. 8-14 by planning creative ways to improve the lives of your assisted living (AL)...
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Become the best in quality and get ready for the 2020 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program cycle! It’s just around the corner – applications and...
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Join us this Friday, July 19, for the quarterly ICAL conference call from 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Assisted living and residential care facility members...
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IHCA and ICAL have revised abuse policies based on changes to state and federal laws. Two revised dependent adult abuse, prevention, identification, investigation and reporting...
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IHCA is offering new instructions for organizations on investigating resident abuse allegations and reporting injuries that occur as a result of employee non-compliance with the...
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IHCA has been working with Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA), Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Unity Point Health Systems regarding information...
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The 2020 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program cycle is just around the corner – applications and the criteria series will be available August 1, 2019....
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You can save up to $200 when you register for the 70th AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo before July 26. Attendees can save $100 off the...
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Join ICAL in celebrating National Assisted Living Week (NALW) on September 8-14. Prepare for this week of celebration by stocking up on promotional items that...
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All dietary managers, administrators and assisted living directors should attend IHCA’s Long-Term Care (LTC) Dietary Conference next Tuesday (July 16) in West Des Moines. This...
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During the 2019 legislative session, House File (HF) 766 directed Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) to appropriately distribute an additional $1 million allocated for...
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IHCA’s skilled nursing facility (SNF), nursing facility (NF) assisted living (AL) and residential care facility (RCF) life safety survey trend reports for June are now...
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Creating a relaxing and peaceful environment in your facility is important when making residents and their families feel at home and at ease. As an...
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IHCA announced last week that Iowa ranked first in the nation for receiving the most awards for long-term care quality in a nationwide awards competition....
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IHCA/AHCA have partnered with APPI Energy and Cleary Energy to provide significant utility savings for its members. Take advantage of this member benefit and have...
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LTC Trend Tracker is a web-based tool that enables long-term and post-acute care providers, including assisted living facilities, to access key information that can help...
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The Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) is charged with inspecting health care entities to ensure they are meeting state licensure and/or federal conditions of...
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Take advantage of these free resources to provide dementia training for your staff. IHCA/ICAL and AHCA/NCAL have partnered with HealthCare Interactive (HCI) to provide a...
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AHCA/NCAL Insurance Solutions programs are designed with exclusive member savings. The program offers health insurance options, group and voluntary benefit packages, an aggressive stop-loss insurance...
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The AHCA Survey and Regulatory Committees recently developed tools for nursing facilities (NFs) and assisted living facilities (ALs) to use in identifying potential adverse events...
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Are you familiar with NCAL ED or CE Solutions? Both are great options for bringing education into your assisted living communities for your team. Click...
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Today’s skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and assisted living programs (AL) face new and complicated challenges, including staff recruitment, retention and training, as well as and...
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ASPR TRACIE (Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response – Technical Resources, Assistance Center and Information Exchange) has provided several resources that may benefit members recovering...
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IHCA and ICAL members often have questions on inspecting and maintaining fire doors within their operations to ensure they are complying with CMS requirements. State...
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IHCA recently received word from JoEllen Whitney of Davis Brown Law Firm that there has been increased activity in the enforcement of copyright laws governing...
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In a memo from the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman dated February 4, it was noted that voluntary discharge and transfer notices should...
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Assisted living providers are beginning to see their tenants on Medicaid requiring “client participation” for the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Elderly waiver. Client...
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The Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Certification Program requires that CDMs maintain certification by retaking the credentialing exam or by demonstrating ongoing competence through continuing education....
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The Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman has made changes to the service delivery model. Local long-term care ombudsmen will no longer be divided...
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Preliminary AHCA/NCAL 2019 National Quality Award program application numbers by state have been announced. Sixty-three applications from Iowa were submitted, including 51 bronze applications, 10...
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The U.S. Treasury Department has finalized a rule that may make it possible for certain assisted living communities to qualify for the 20 percent federal...
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The Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) has provided clarification on the definition of “ambulatory” for reporting purposes. Chapter 481-50.7 of DIA Administrative Code requires...
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Nurses are playing an increasing role in assisted living (AL), as trends indicate that residents’ acuity levels are rising. ICAL, NCAL and ACHA strive to...
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG), has released its updated List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) database...
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The following tools and resources are now available for assisted living providers from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living. Cost...
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Federal regulations issued under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 allow a volunteer ombudsman to review a resident's medical records if necessary...
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LTC Trend Tracker is a valuable tool that skilled nursing facilities can utilize for quality improvement, peer comparisons and supporting metric data for Quality Award...
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Take care when decking the halls this holiday season – and minimize your facility’s risk of a fire hazard – by following these guidelines from Iowa’s state...
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AHCA/NCAL members can lower their costs on FedEx Express services through the AHCA/NCAL Shipping Program, managed by PartnerShip. Members receive exclusive discounts with FedEx, including up...
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Amanda Garcia’s eight-year career as an assisted living RN at The Kensington in Fort Madison, is filled with accomplishments. She was the first in her...
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The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced it is initiating the Site-Specific Targeting 2016 (SST-16) Program using injury and illness information electronically submitted...
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AHCA/NCAL and all other leading industry associations have secured member savings on the Umbrella License®, the annual public performance license offered by Motion Picture Licensing...
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If one resident has a positive and pleasant experience in your care, they'll tell their families, and their families will tell their loved ones and...
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As the end of 2018 approaches, it’s time to evaluate the perception of the quality care and service delivered by your organization. Our ECSI preferred...
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AHCA/NCAL and all other leading industry associations have secured member savings on the Umbrella License®, the annual public performance license offered by Motion Picture Licensing...
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The Intent to Apply process for the 2019 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award application cycle is now open. The deadline to submit the Intent to Apply payment is Thursday, November...
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At the AHCA/NCAL National Convention held last week, the associations unveiled new resources to help members attract and retain qualified caregivers in the more...
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Residents who move to long term care settings have the right to share a room with a person of their choosing when practical, if both...
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NCAL's recent webinar giving an overview of how health care compliance programs are relevant for assisted living communities is now available in the ahcancalED archives. To access...
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Our assisted living members not yet using the free tool, LTC Trend Tracker offered by AHCA/NCAL, have a great opportunity to learn what the resource can do...
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Disaster Planning, Infection Control, and OSHA Compliance: A Toolkit for Senior Living is a cost-effective, all-inclusive guide to improve safety and satisfaction in your senior living...
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Last year, Beneficiary and Family Centered Care Quality Improvement Organizations (BFCC-QIOs) launched Healthcare Navigation programs that offer a good solution for Medicare fee-for-service patients who...
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published a proposed rule that, if left unchanged, leaves the status unclear for assisted living program owners to take full advantage of...
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Independent skilled nursing facilities and assisted living programs are encouraged to sign up for the FREE AHCA/NCAL webiner, How Independent Owners Can Utilize LTC Trend Tracker℠...
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On September 5, 2018, a new Chapter 59, Tuberculosis (TB) Screening will take effect for nursing facilities and residential care facilities. While TB testing of assisted living...
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As a follow up to the article, SNFs providing nursing coverage for ALs (IHCA Bulletin July 23, 2018), Dawn Fisk, Administrator, Department of Inspections & Appeals, Health...
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The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) has announced the August 15 launching of the AL Cost Calculator. This new member benefit will help assisted...
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Iowa's HCBS Statewide Transition Plan has been approved by CMS. DHS is now in the process of ensuring assisted living programs and residential care facilities...
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At recent IHCA ICAL District meetings, DIA staff advised providers that nursing facilities with attached or co-located assisted living programs need to reassess how they...
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Data breaches and cyber extortion are not just something you read in the headlines. They are a real threat for long term care communities of...
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You have more free resources at your fingertips than you realize. The ahcancalED website offers FREE resources for nursing facility and assisted living members. Here are a...
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Last week CMS issued an Informational Bulletin and FAQs on implementing the Medicaid electronic visit verification (EVV) system. According to the FAQs question 3, assisted living communities and group...
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As ICAL shared previously, DIA has changed its interpretation of the rule regarding assisted living dementia program door alarm requirements in Rule 69.32(2) that states, "an...
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CMS released new guidance to correct an unintended consequence of prior guidance for determining the penalty start date of an asset transfer for Medicaid applicants seeking eligibility...
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is a cost-effective, all-inclusive guide to improve safety and satisfaction in your senior living facility across the board, from establishing fall prevention programs to making...
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As we shared with members last week, ICAL received notification from the Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) regarding the assisted living dementia program door alarm requirements....
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To support states and providers implementing the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Settings Rule, NCAL has partnered with Health Management Associates to create four policy...
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The next phase of the Quality Initiative for Assisted Living with updated targets for the four focus areas has been announced by NCAL. For the next three...
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Today AHCA/NCAL announced new goals as part of its nationwide, multi-year initiative to further improve quality in long term and post-acute care centers and assisted...
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Today AHCA/NCAL announced new goals as part of its nationwide, multi-year initiative to further improve quality in long term and post-acute care centers and assisted...
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Today AHCA/NCAL announced new goals as part of its nationwide, multi-year initiative to further improve quality in long term and post-acute care centers and assisted...
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Take action and boost your assisted living's reputation with this great resource from NCAL. Customer Service in Assisted Living: Strategies for Building Successful Partnerships, is a...
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The current federal budget law (31 U.S.C. § 1105(a)) requires that the President submit the budget between the first Monday in January and the first...
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The Iowa Center for Assisted Living (ICAL) and National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) have excellent resources available to support assisted living administrators and nurses...
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AHCA/NCAL has launched a new website to help long term and post-acute care providers administer CoreQ. Developed by a team including Nicholas Castle, Ph.D., AHCA/NCAL, and providers...
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