Long-term Care Poster
NMHCA/NMCAL developed the attached poster to assist facilities in communicating the differences in guidance and direction for assisted living and nursing facilities from the general public. We invite you to print as many copies as you'd like and post them around the areas or send them to families, so they have a clear understanding of the guidance you are required to follow.
Annual Membership Meeting
The NMHCA/NMCAL Board of Directors has called for a meeting of the membership on Thursday, August 19, 2021, beginning at 7:30 am at the Embassy Suites - Albuquerque located at 1000 Woodward NE. The primary purpose of this meeting is to elect the 21-22 Board of Directors. All member facilities may have 1 representative attend at no cost, but please RSVP so we can have accurate counts for space and breakfast. Download the RSVP form here.
Nominating Committee recommendations for the 2021-2022 NMHCA Board of Directors are as follows:
Michael Jacobs President
Melissa Steffan Vice President
David Garetz Secretary/Treasurer
Mark Schinnerer Director at Large
Jessica Hefner Director at Large
Donald Wilson Multi-Facility Representative
Lori Greer Harris Director at Large (to complete term for Melissa Steffan)
Doyle Harris Director at Large (to complete term for Kelley Whitaker)
Gerald Hamilton Director at Large
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- Report possible COVID-19--505-837-0006.
- NM Division of Health Improvement Incident Reporting: (800) 752-8649
- Vaccine breakthrough reporting - 505-827-0006.
- Report staff and resident vaccines to the State every Monday using the following link, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JH392TC.
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Liability Study: Your Information IS Important
Marsh's National Senior Care Practice and Oliver Wyman's Actuarial Practice are conducting a 2021 update to their Professional and General Liability Benchmark Report for Long Term Care Providers. This analysis is sponsored by AHCA/NCAL is open to all New Mexico Health Care Association/New Mexico Center for Assisted Living (NMHCA/NMCAL) members. There is no cost to participate, and all participants will receive a copy of the report and an invitation to the presentation of the results.
The information presented in this study is a critical component in various insurance industry initiatives and supports multiple state tort reform efforts. Especially relevant for 2021 will be the effect that the pandemic has had on losses. This benchmark study is also an important resource relied upon by insurance carriers, actuaries, and of course, long-term care and senior living providers.
The information Marsh and Oliver Wyman are collecting includes:
- Individual claim listing (excluding Protected Health Information) in Excel-readable format valued as of 12/31/2020.
- Occupied bed equivalent exposure information for the past 10 calendar years, if available.
In order to enhance the quality of this initiative, we are asking providers to please participate in this benchmark study by adding your information to the collection data form and submit it to LTCBenchmark@oliverwyman.com by July 31, 2021.
Upon data submission we will provide diagnostic information about your own data including various metrics, e.g., frequency and severity claim statistics; closing year, report year, and accident year statistics; open and closed claim statistics; and an exposure analysis. We will review the data diagnostics and contact you to discuss any potential anomalies.
Unfortunately, ONLY a limited number of New Mexico’s Long Term Care Providers have historically participated in this analysis. As result, there has not been enough data and to credibly develop New Mexico specific findings. Last year the absence of New Mexico specific findings resulted in NMHCA/NMCAL having to expend a significant amount of membership funds in order to develop a New Mexico benchmark analysis. As stated above this information is utilized by NMHCA/NMCAL in its legislative lobbying efforts related to tort reform efforts.
Please contact Oliver Wyman with questions related to the benchmark study at LTCBenchmark@oliverwyman.com. As always, don’t hesitate to contact Vicente Vargas (v.vargas@nmhca.org/505-710-8560), Executive Director for NMHCA/NMCAL, with any questions or concerns.
OSHA ETS Comments Wanted - Deadline Extended
As you may be aware, effective June 21 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) to address exposure to COVID-19 to workers in healthcare settings. This healthcare ETS applies to skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICFs/IID). Compliance is required within 14 days (July 6) for most items and 30 days (July 21) for a few requirements. Please visit the AHCA/NCAL website for a link to the webinar for further details along with links to OSHA resources.
AHCA/NCAL is asking members to submit comments before the August 20 deadline. Comments may be submitted online here. Attached please find a PDF of the PowerPoint presentation with details about the ETS. Priority areas outlined in the PowerPoint to include in comments are:
- Recognizing Good Faith Efforts
- Reporting to Other Employers
- Consistent Guidance
- Supports through Consultation
- AHCA/NCAL is working on comments to submit as well. We appreciate your efforts to lift the voices of long-term care on this important issue.
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2021 Workshops
2021 Convention and Exposition
Embassy Suites - Albuquerque
August 18-20, 2021
Register Here!
Certified Medication Aide Training
October 26- November 5, 2021
In-person training at NMHCA/NCAL
Register Here
Registration is now open for the
72nd AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo
October 10-13 at the National Harbor outside Washington, DC.
Read more...
PPE Ordering Information
Requests for PPE should submit Form ICS 213RR to your local Emergency Manager.
Download Emergency Manager List here
PPE Ordering Process/instructions
NMHCA Staff Contact Information
Vicente Vargas, Executive Director,
v.vargas@nmhca.org, 505-710-8560
Patricia Whitacre, RN, Director of Clinical and Quality Services,
pwhitacre@nmhca.org, 505-301-3085
Tracy Alter, Senior Director of Member Services,
talter@nmhca.org, 505-440-3806
AHCA/NCAL Online Training
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