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AHCA/NCAL Education on Impact of Covid19 on Residents and Staff

AHCA/NCAL announced the release of a three-part webinar series that addresses the extraordinary strains the COVID-19 pandemic has on nursing facility and assisted living residents and staff.  The online educational series titled Grief, Trauma, & the Impact of COVID-19 on Residents and Staff offers 3.5 NAB CEs or 3.0 nurse contact hours for individuals purchasing the training.  Interest in the program has been robust, including requests to allow a facility/organization to register multiple staff members and offer CEs – a registration option not previously available.  We have added that registration option and included discounts when a facility/organization registers five or more individuals.  Below are the details:
 
Purchase Option #3Group Purchase with CEs – Facilities/organizations may register a group of individuals who are interested in taking the training and receiving CE credit.  Each participant must complete all three training modules and successfully pass a final quiz with a grade of 80 or above to receive credit.  Discounts are offered for facilities/organizations registering five or more individuals.  Specific instructions need to be followed to successfully register multiple individuals from a single facility or organization. 


Testing Flyer for Staff

NMHCA/NMCAL developed the attached flyer for facilities to provide to staff who are hesitant to provide insurance information. We recommend posting it in the facility and providing copies to the staff so they understand the process.


Post-Election Analysis Member Call with Mark Parkinson 

On Friday, November 6 at 2 PM Eastern, AHCA/NCAL CEO Mark Parkinson will provide an analysis of the impact of the recent election results on the long term care sector. All members are invited to participate.

Registration is limited, and the webinar will be recorded and available for playback within 24 hours.
 
How to Register: 
  • To avoid technical problems, use Google Chrome. 
  • Members will need to log in using their existing AHCA/NCAL username and password first. 
  • Once you are logged in to the website, you will be able to register by clicking the green register button at the top of the page. 
  • If you have forgotten your password, click here.
  • If you are new to the site, you can create an account here. Answer all fields on the create an account page- especially locating your company name. You can search by name or zip code. After creating an account, you will be able to register for the webinar. 
Please email educate@ahca.org for additional assistance.  
Crisis Staffing Guidance
Crisis Staffing Guidance

NM Department of Health has released the attached crisis staffing guidance. Please note that facilities must receive approval from Aging and Long-Term Services (ALTSD) to implement crisis staffing. ALTSD staff will inquire about staffing on each call from an outbreak rapid response and throughout the outbreak with approval for crisis staffing determined on a “case-by-case” basis.
Upcoming Events & Trainings

Important Contact Information

Click here to access the AHCA 8-Hour Nurse Aide Training

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



Report possible COVID-19--505-837-0006.

NM Division of Health Improvement Incident Reporting: (800) 752-8649


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


2020 Workshops

40-Hour Basic Course for Activity Directors
November 9-13, 2020


Certified Medication Aide 
The next course will be in January.



AHCA/NCAL Online Training

 ICD-10 Training for PDPM — CODER

ICD-10 Training for PDPM— NON-CODER

Understanding SNF VBP in Detail

Infection Preventionist Specialized Training - IPCO

The popular ahcancalED Infection Preventionist Specialized Training (IPCO) is on sale through October 31, 2020.  Registrants can save $50 off the regular registration price this month by using promo code IPCO2020 when they register. 
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