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Five Star Rating System (December 23, 2008)Online Nursing Home Quality Information by State (December 19, 2008)Tribute to Alice H. Hedt (December 18, 2008)Five Star Rating System (December 17, 2008)Free Conference Call: Culture Change Basics for Citizen Advocacy Groups - January 26, 2009: 7-8:15pm ET. Learn more and Register now ! Are Your Members of Congress Supporting These Important Bills? (November 14, 2008) View the NCCNHR Conference Program (October 29, 2008)
Download materials from NCCNHR's 33rd Annual Conference in Indianapolis! (October 24, 2008) NCCNHR Announces Award Winners. View the press release and the awards pages from the program . (October 9, 2008)
Advancing Excellence Presentation by Carol Benner to NCCNHR Network, August 6, 2006 (October 8, 2008) F ree Educational Conference Calls for Family Council Members: Growing & Maintaining a Strong, Stable, Independent FamilyCouncil: Thursday, November 13, 2008: 3pm and 7pm ET- REGISTER NOW! (October 3, 2008) The Residents' Voice (October 2, 2008)NCCNHR welcomes introduction of Stark-Schakowsky transparency bill Updated and New NCCNHR Conference Materials: Speakers and Presentation Topics and Session Descriptions (September 30, 2008)
Updated and New NCCNHR Conference Materials
Updated Information on Hotel Reservations ; Speaker Biographies ; Speakers and Presentation Topics Session Descriptions (September 26, 2008) New Resident Council Center (September 24, 2008)
New and Updated NCCNHR Conference Materials
Empowering and Respecting Residents with Dementia Intensive - Montessori based Dementia Programming - Montessori based Dementia Programming - Montessori based Dementia Programming; Preliminary Agenda with sessions; Speaker Biographies ; Intensives Speakers and Presentation Topics ; Session Descriptions (September 24, 2008) Updated NCCNHR Conference Materials: Speakers and Presentation Topics ; Session Descriptions (September 12, 2008)
New NCCNHR Conference Material: BOOK NOW - Updated Information on Hotel Reservations (September 12, 2008) NCCNHR Leadership Change ; View the job Recruitment Profile (September 5, 2008) New and Updated NCCNHR Conference Materials: Conference Overview ; Preliminary Agenda ; Conference Highlights ; Session Descriptions; Speakers and Presentation Topic ; Special Invitation to Family Members ; Dessert Social and Silent Auction ; Resource Room ; Frequently Asked Quesions ; Speaker Biographies; Sponsor List Nursing Facilities, Staffing, Residents and Facility Deficiencies, 2001 Through 2007 by Charlene Harrington, Ph.D., et al. View the press release and the book . (September 4, 2008)
Encourage facilitates to participate in Webinar on Staff Stability - September 25 (September 3, 2008) NCCNHR Supports Divided We Fail (September 3, 2008)
View photos from the July 2008 Jackie Koenig Memorial Event (August 19, 2008) NCCNHR Conference Session Descriptions (August 12, 2008)
Citizen Advocacy Group Discussion/Listserv -Learn more .
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NCCNHR Conference Speaker Biographies (July 29, 2008) Updated NCCNHR Publications List (July 24, 2008) NCCNHR Comments NCCNHR Conference Preliminary Agenda (July 24, 2008) Updated Strength in Numbers Family Council DVD and Guide Available - Order Now! (July 24, 2008) Alice H. Hedt, NCCNHR Executive Directorinterviewedfor McKnight's Long-Term Care News& Assisted Living . Read the article: A New Perspective, by James Berklan, July 1, 2008. (July 22, 2008) July 23rd Hearing: The Impact of Predators in Long-Term Care on Small Business Operators July 23rd Hearing: Person-Centered Care: Reforming Services and Bringing Older Citizens Back to the Heart of Society (July 22, 2008) Citizen Advocacy Group Center (July 15, 2008) Become a Sponsor of the NCCNHR Conference (June 30, 2008) NCCNHR Conference Preliminary Agenda (June 30, 2008) NCCNHR Publications List (June 24, 2008) Free Educational Conference Calls for Family Council Members : Family Councils: Focus on Rights and Advocacy - Thursday, July 31: 3pm and 7pm ET. Learn more and Register now! (June 23, 2008) Watch the webcast of the Mandatory Arbitration hearing. (June 20, 2008) Dementia Care Practice Recommendations for Assisted Livining Residences and Nursing Homes , Alzheimer's Association Campaign forQuality Residential Care- September 2006. (June 18, 2008) NCCNHR President Testifies Against Mandatory Arbitration (June 18, 2008)
Learn more about the Act.Read Alison Hirschel's testimony .Watch the live webcast of the hearing.
Emergency Preparedness (June 17, 2008) More than 130 National, State and Local Groups Support S. 2641 (June 11, 2008) NCCNHR Supports Mandatory Arbitration Ban Submit Nominations for NCCNHR Leadership Awards - Due July 18, 2008 (May 28, 2008) New Report by Toby Edelman on nursing home appeals - recommends changes in enforcement (May 15, 2008)ACTION ALERT! Call free to ask your senators to support Nursing Home Improvement! (May 7, 2008) seniorDECISION website allows consumers to enter ratings and read reviews of senior care and housing options (May 7, 2008) Pocket Films for Alzheimer's Awareness: Press release , View or download the films (April 25, 2008)
NCCNHR's 33rd National Conference in Indianapolis ! October 15-17, 2008 Request for Proposals Available! Register Now! (April 25, 2008) CA Rate Increase Had Minimal Impact (April 9, 2008) NCCNHR Elects New Board Members (March 26, 2008)
NCCNHR Supports Nursing Transparency and Improvement Act. Learn more! (March 20, 2008)
Economic Stimulus Information and Resources (March 17, 2008)
January 2008 State Staffing Standards Report by Charlene Harrington (March 6, 2008)
Alliance for Health Reform Culture Change Issue Brief (March 5, 2008)
NCCNHR 33rd National Conference Moves to Indianapolis ! (February 20, 2008)CDC Guidelines and Recommendations on the Flu in Long-Term Care Facilities (February 2008) NCCNHR Supports Nursing Home Reform Bill (February 14, 2008)
CMS Names 4,037 Nursing Homes That Need Improvement (February 14, 2008)
CMS Discloses All Special Focus Facilities (February 12, 2008) 4, 037 Nursing Homes "Targeted for Improvement" on Pressure Sores and Restraints (February 5, 2008) Frances Lane Memorial Family Council Fund Supports NCCNHR Work in VA and Across U.S. (February 2008) NCCNHR participates in National Healthcare Decisions Day : April 16, 2008 (February 2008)
NCCNHR Joins AARP's Divided We Fail Campaign (February 2008)
NCCNHR Remembers Nancy Cavicke (January 24, 2008) Nurse Staffing Requirements in All 50 States (January 16, 2008) NCCNHR Comments on Nurse Aide Proposals (January 7, 2008) FDA Advises Discontinued Use of Vail Enclosed Bed Systems . A Guide to Bed Safety (January 7, 2008)
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2007 Conference session materials available online (December 2007)
Private Equity and Transparency Issues Highlighted at Nov. 15 Hearings (November 15, 2007) 2007 NCCNHR Conference Photos (November 2007) NCCNHR Statement for November Hearing (November 15, 2007) National Groups Join NCCNHR in Calling for Accountability
Letters to: Senate Special Committee on Aging
Senate Committee on Finance House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health (November 9, 2007) NCCNHR Calls for Reforms: Congressional Bulletin (November 8, 2007)
New NCCNHR Board Members Elected (October 2007)
Sarah Greene Burger Receives Elma Holder Award (October 2007) 2007 NCCNHR Awards Announced (October 2007) NCCNHR Supports End of Life Recommendations (August 28, 2007) NCCNHR Supports Children's Health Act (August 20, 2007) Grassley Calls for Nursing Home Watch List (July 27, 2007)
Advocacy Groups Support Grassley Watch List (August 2, 2007)
Benson Receives Achievement Award (July 8, 2007) Support Legislation to Help Long-Term Care Residents (June 28, 2007) NCCNHR Supports S. 1577 , Kohl Criminal Background Check Bill (May 16, 2007) NCCNHR Opposes Mandatory Arbitration Agreements (June 12, 2007) NCCNHR ACTION ALERT! Help to Pass the 2007 Elder Justice Act! (April 20, 2007)
NCCNHR testifies at May 2, 2007 Hearing on OBRA '87; addresses enforcement, staffing & the need for transparency NCCNHR Executive Director Alice H. Hedt on C-SPAN's Washington Journal , May 3, 2007
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NCCNHR members approve 2006 resolutions on CMPs, Medicare D exemptions, and the liability of corporations who provide poor care. History of resolutions available from 1986-2006 .
Read the December Reader's Digest article Deadly Neglect in US Nursing Homes
Karen Sonnwald runs Disney marathon to raise funds for NCCNHR, in memory of her father. NCCNHR comments on fire safety rules (December 21, 2006).
Carol Teal elected President. See Carol's letter to Executive Director and former president. See bio .
Howard Hinds award goes to Patrick Craig, CO Regional Ombudsman Elma Holder receives Heinz Chairman's Medal .
NCCNHR and LTCCC release materials from CMP project.
Medicaid ThreatsIndex Free Conference Call Training for Nursing Home Residents and their Families, Oct. 11th Health Issues in Long-Term Care Facilities . Read about the Flu and Norovirus. Conference call training held for Nursing Home Residents and their Families, Sept 13th Nursing homes quality of care data. September 2006 book by Charlene Harrington .
Residents' Rights Packet Information and Order Form .
Quality Campaign Starts Maryland Voices for Quality Hosts Culture Change Conferences. See more .
NCCNHR holds Jackie Koenig Memorial Event July 28th to support Summer Internship Program.
Advocates ask for DRA regs that don't indiscriminately penalize Medicaidapplicants. See NCCNHR letter to Dr. McClellan .
NCCNHR Welcomes Ladies' Home Journal Readers
Owl Releases Mother's Day Report
NCCNHR Opposes S. 22 Medical Malpractice Bill Call for Nominations for 2006 Leadership awards issued and posted to website. (April 14, 2006) NCCNHR Issues White Paper on enforcement "What Have We Learned in 10 Years? "
DC DoH fails to successfully implement nursing home improvement initiatives. See report by the DC Ombudsman Program: "Broken Promises II ."
NCCNHR expresses concerns re assisted living residents and Part D in letter to McClellan .
Groups call for Medicare Part D extension for nursing home residents.
Free training offered for Nursing Home Residents and their families. Special page created to allow members to see and send get well wishes to Elma Holder , NCCNHR Founder
NCCNHR and LTCCC release materials from Civil Monetary Penalties (CMP) project.
NCCNHR Announces dates of 2006 Annual Conference .
NCCNHR partners in "Almost Home " project. Culture Change documentary airs on PBS January 31, 2006.
NCCNHR Invites all to Jackie Koenig Memorial Event July 28th to support Summer Internship Program.
NCCNHR Groups Approve 2005 Resolutions
NCCNHR releases new fact sheet on Medicare Part D.
Alice Hedt represents NCCNHR at White House Conference on Aging , December 11-14, 2005.
NCCNHR Endorses Larson Fire Safety Bill , November 10, 2005.
NCCNHR Endorses Waxman Nurse Staffing Bill , November 7, 2005.
NCCNHR honors six individuals for their outstanding work on behalf of long-term care residents. See 2005 Leadership Awards .
NCCNHR Call for Investigation of Katrina Rescue Failure and Support for Hurricane Victims.
NCCNHR issues statement on the deaths of nursing home residents in Louisiana and Mississippi. September 8, 2005. Many residents affected by hurricane Katrina. Resources for victims, donors and providers listed here.
Fundraising position available at NCCNHR. Applications due September 22, 2005. NCCNHR Announces 30th Anniversary Commemorative Book will be published. Ad deadline September 12, 2005 .
Information, training tools and other resources posted on the Medicare Prescription Drug Act September 2, 2005
NCCNHR provides nursing home consumer perspective on options for saving Medicaid costs. Read NCCNHR statement to Medicaid Commission , August 17, 2005.
Alice Hedt delivers testimony to National Commission for Quality Long-Term Care , July 22, 2005. Reminds public forum about NCCNHR Minimum Staffing Standard .
Half of Nursing Home Residents At Risk in Budget Debate.Statement for Senate Finance Hearing, June 29.Statement for Senate Aging Hearing, June 28.
NCCNHR Responds to Smoke-Detector Rules, May 24, 2005 NCCNHR and Co-Sponsors host White House Conference on Aging designated event, April29, 2005. See presentations, resolutions and more .
144 Organizations Thank Senators Who Voted Against Medicaid Cuts, Mar 24, 2005 NCCNHR Letter Thanks Senators for Voting Against Medicaid Cuts,Mar 18, 2005 Thank Senators Who Voted Against Medicaid Cuts NCCNHR offices move to: 1828 L St. NW, Suite 801, Washington, DC 20036.
Calls from constituents have an impact. See Alert #4 March 10, 2005. Maryland Family Council Project hosts a day-long workshop for family members in Maryland on how to effectively organize and sustain family councils. March 5, 2005 Grassroots Action evidenced inUSA Today Ad March 2, 2005 and Roll Call Ad March 1, 2005
Take Action Now to Oppose Medicaid Cuts. February 24, 2005 President's Budget Affects All Nursing Home Residents. See overview, bulletins and alerts under Medicaid Threats, February 24, 2005
Information on the White House Conference on Aging sent to NCCNHR Board and friends. Also see NCCNHR comments presented at Policy Committee listening sessions. New Action Center on NCCNHR Website. Contains the latest information and action suggestions on Medicaid Threats, Medical Malpractice Reform, and the Medicare Prescription Drug Act. February 8, 2005. NCCNHR Annual Meeting and 30th Anniversary dates set for October 16-19, 2005 (2/7/05) NCCNHR History of Resolutions Available by Topic 1986-2004.
Upcoming family council conference in Maryland. Details announced.(2/1/05)
Karen Sonnwald runs half-marathon . Raises over $2000 and donates to NCCNHR in memory of her father. Jan 9, 2005 Resolutions overwhelmingly approved by member groups Dec. 1, 2004. NCCNHR seeks office manager . Photo Album : Memories of the 2004 Annual Meeting Message from new NCCNHR President Oct. 20, 2004 Barbara Hengstebeck addresses Annual Meeting Oct. 20, 2004
NCCNHR Presents 2004 Leadership Awards at Annual Meeting. Residents of long-term care facilities fall into priority group for flu vaccination. See more on the flu and other health issues in nursing homes.
NCCNHR Resolutions 1986-2003. See summaries by topic .
Over 300 Advocates will attend NCCNHR Annual Meeting. See News Release 10/12/04 .
Elvis sited in Illinois - see photos
National Quality Forum (NQF) Rolls Out Long-Term Care Commission. NCCNHR raises concern that nursing home industry funding of the Commission may diminish its objectivity and independence. See press release 10/12/04.
NCCNHR Comments on Proposed Regulations implementing Medicare drug benefit, Oct. 4, 2004. 23 organizations signed on to our comments. NCCNHR also signed on to the comments of a coalition of advocacy groups, the Medicare Consumers Working Group whose comments are available on the Families USA website, www.familiesusa.org Residents' Rights Week 2004 . Spotlight on Quality-Focus on Residents' Rights Oct. 3-9. See what some states have planned . Elder Justice Act in Jeopardy. Take action now. See Action Alert, 9/20/04.
Residents' Rights Week Resolution passes U.S. House of Representatives, September 22. See the resolution. NCCNHR Thanks Resolution Sponsors.
Bill Benson, NCCNHR President, testifies at White House Conference on Aging listening session. See testimony 9/9/04.
New Data on Quality Care in Nursing Homes. See Charlene Harrington's book published August, 2004.
Representatives Ask for Study of Sex Offenders in Nursing Homes. See letter 8/17/04.
QCA Washington Update.Includes important info for Advocates, 8/10/2004
CMS Interpretive Guidelines on Activities. NCCNHR submits comments 8/10/2004.
NCCNHR Calls for Action on Fire Safety Report. See July 16th press release.
Feeding Assistant Lawsuit Filed. See complaint.
"Don't Blame the Victim." See NCCNHR statement on 7/15 Sen. Tort Reform Hearing.
Ombudsman Resource Center Seeks Information Specialist. See job opportunities .
Grassley Calls for Reform of "Corrupted" Survey System. See letter to CMS . See letter to CMS from NCCNHR and over 60 other organizations about the survey process on 7/29/04. See letter from NASOP 8/6/04.
Consumer Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home updated. 7/15/04. Latest edition includes the importance of fire safety in nursing homes.
Legislative Advocacy added to Family Involvement section. Follow developments in various states on family council legislation . July 6, 2004.
Letter from Rep. Waxman and Senators Grassley, Bond and Edwards demands accurate staffing information. June 25, 2004. Residents' Rights Week announced for Oct. 3 - 9, 2004. Information and materials available to help you plan events now.
Lori Smetanka heads Ombudsman Resource Center. See press release for more information. June 16, 2004.
Annual Meeting 2004 registration begins. Get more information and registration form on line. June 9, 2004.
NCCNHR Quality Care Advocate (QCA) Updates Now Available. See the latest Washington news and NCCNHR member news , June 2, 2004.
NCCNHR sends letter to Washington Post Editor in appreciation of the series on Assisted Living. See letter to the editor , May 27, 2004.
Companies offering Medicare Prescription Drug Discount Cards began advertising April 29th. Sign up begins May 3rd, but not much information available for nursing home residents. Get the latest Medicare News and see NCCNHR detailed summary on how program affects LTC residents.
NCCNHR Comments on CMS Nurse Staff Posting Regulations. Dozens of organizations and individuals sign on to letter supporting proposed regulations. Read April 27, 2004 letter here .NY Coalition Studies Posting Success .
Three New Fact Sheets Available Now (April 7, 2004). Go to Fact Sheets and see Residents Rights, Long Term Care Internet Resources, and Family Involvement in Nursing Home Care.
Sarah Greene Burger Testifies on Culture Change and the Pioneer Movement for Ways and Means Committee on March 18, 2004, on NCCNHR's behalf. Read testimony here .
NCCNHR Solicits Nominations for Leadership Awards. Deadline for submission is April 21st. Get more information and nomination form here .
NCCNHR Advocates Strongly for a Measure on Nurse Staffing. Alice Hedt submits testimony to CMS on March 2, 2004. Read statement here .
Alice Hedt Writes Letter to Membership as New Executive Director. Read February 27, 2004 letter here.
NCCNHR Opposes Malpractice Caps. Statement issuedon February 24, 2004 opposing S. 2061, a Senate bill to severely restrict damages in medical malpractice cases for injuries babies and mothers suffer during childbirth. The bill failed on a 45 to 48 vote. See press release, Feb 24, 2004.
NCCNHR Member Groups Approve Resolutions. Voting completed January 2004. See final resolutions.
NCCNHR Supports Elder Justice Bill
NCCNHR Urges Support for Staffing Bills
More NCCNHR Policy Issues
HHS Feeding Assistant Regulations Endanger Nursing Home ResidentsNews Release ; NCCNHR's talking points ; Grassley-Waxman letter
NCCNHR Leadership Elected at 2003 Annual Meeting. See press release (Oct. 21, 2003).
New Board Members Added to the Roster. See picture and details .
NCCNHR Urges Fire Safety Investigation and stronger guidelines
NCCNHR: Strengthening standards for assisted living. Coalition of long-term care consumer advocates, regulators, and direct care staff release Policy Principles for Assisted Living to improve care provided to assisted living residents (April 29, 2003). Read more and get report here .
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