On May 6, more than 40 advocates from 13 DHFCA skilled nursing and assisted living facilities gathered at Legislative Hall in Dover to ask legislators for their continued support during DHCFA’s annual Advocacy Day. Facility staff and residents met with the legislators who represent their communities to share their joys and their challenges. Residents from Read More
The American Health Care Association (AHCA) has announced “Tapestry of Life” as the theme for National Skilled Nursing Care Week® (NSNCW) 2025. Delaware Health Care Facilities Association (DHCFA) is the organization’s state affiliate. The annual national observance celebrates the essential role skilled nursing care centers play in providing safe and effective 24-hour nursing care to Read More
Lofland Leaders Tawnya Dennis and Beverly Gray-Mears Recognized at AHCA Quality Summit on April 7 Genesis Lofland Park Center, a 110-bed skilled nursing facility, has been recognized as a 2024 recipient of the Gold – Excellence in Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). The award is the final Read More
Health professionals across sectors announce joint advocacy agenda (Dover, DE – March 20, 2025) – Surrounded by elected officials and advocates, five leading health organizations on Thursday announced a first-ever cross-sector advocacy agenda to strengthen healthcare in the First State. This coalition, made up of the Delaware Healthcare Association, Medical Society of Delaware, Delaware Nurses Association, Read More
Building Trust Through Data: The LTC Trend Tracker and LTC Data Cooperative Connection – this is a quick one-pager that lists the similarities and differences between the two platforms and why engaging in both is essential. Webinar: Data Tracking and Trending – It’s Not Just for SNFs Anymore – this is a short webinar designed Read More
Respiratory Illnesses Data Channel | Respiratory Illnesses | CDC This site provides info on flu, RSV, and COVID-19, including ER visits and wastewater viral activity levels. Sort by state or county. Read More
https://legis.delaware.gov/GrantinAid/Home The strict deadline to apply is Friday December 6 at 3:00 pm. Organizations are encouraged to review the GIA website for additional information, including step-by-step application guides, additional Grants Management System user aides and guides, frequently asked questions, appropriate use of funding, and more. Organizations with specific questions about the application process may contact Read More
DPH Lab is asking customers to complete this survey: https://forms.office.com/g/P5WswDEp43 The results of this survey will be used to improve its services. Your responses are completely voluntary and anonymous. DPH Laboratory appreciates your help to better serve you and your programs. This survey will close on Friday November 1, 2024 at 11:59 PM. Read More
Delaware Health Care Facilities Association is partnering with Incite Strategic Partners, a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) serving skilled nursing and assisted living providers. Delaware is one of 24 AHCA/NCAL State Affiliates to sign on to the program. Visit the DHCFA/Incite webpage here to learn more about the savings & solutions, education and events, and resources Read More
Influenza 2 or more cases would initiate a 14-day outbreak period of monitoring (this will reset for every new positive as the facility needs to go the entire outbreak period without a new positive test in order for the outbreak to close) Only one documented case would require monitoring for signs and symptoms for 7 Read More