Cheryl Heiks, Delaware Health Care Facilities Association Executive Director, has been reappointed to both the Delaware Health Resources Board (DHRB) and the Delaware Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC). Executive Director Heiks represents nursing homes and assisted living facilities on both boards. Delaware Governor Matt Meyer reappointed Executive Director Heiks to a three-year term. The Board consists Read More
Leslie Johnson, Executive Director at Foulk Living, has been selected to participate in the 19th Annual Future Leaders of Long-Term Care in America program, hosted by the American Health Care Association (AHCA) and the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL). Leslie also services on the DHCFA Board of Directors. By participating in this program, members Read More
Beverly Gray-Mears, Genesis Lofland Park DON (on left) accepts the Northeast Nurse Leader of the Year award from NADONA President Robin Arnicar, RN, FACDONA, IP-BAC. ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐น๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐-๐ ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐, Senior DON atย Lofland Park Center, has been named the ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ก๐๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฑ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ถ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ด ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฟ๐บ ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ (NADONA/LTC) Nurse Leader of the Year for the Read More
The Center at Eden Hill and Complete Care at Hillside have earned the Bronze Level AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award for 2025. This year, 486 skilled nursing facilities (SNF), 129 assisted living (AL) communities, and 38 combined SNF/AL providers in 46 states earned the Bronze Award-Commitment to Quality, the first of three levels in the AHCA/NCAL Read More
The American Health Care Association (AHCA) has announced โTapestry of Lifeโ as the theme for National Skilled Nursing Care Weekยฎ (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
Health professionals across sectors announce joint advocacy agenda (Dover, DE โ March 20, 2025) โ 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