VIRGINIA ASSISTED LIVING ASSOCIATION
"Virginia's Unified Voice for Assisted Living"
PO Box 6266, Richmond, VA 23230 ~ (804) 332-2111 ~
information@valainfo.org
WELCOME TO VALA!
The U. Office of
Victims of Crime announces the release of the International
Association of Forensic Nurses' (IAFN's) "Nursing
Response to Elder Mistreatment Curriculum."
This downloadable resource helps nurses
acquire essential knowledge and skills to appropriately
respond to elder mistreatment. It is designed to prepare
nurses to integrate nursing and forensic sciences into the
care of vulnerable older adults who have been mistreated or
are at high risk for mistreatment by trusted others. The curriculum includes modules that
cover topics such as: While no national,
formalized elder abuse curriculum or national-level
education programs to build nurses' basic forensic skills
exist, IAFN and OVC hope this
curriculum
provides nurses the opportunity to improve their responses
in elder mistreatment cases.
LEGISLATIVE/REGULATORY UPDATES
Public Hearing-Need to Regulate
Medication Aides in Nursing
Homes
August 16, 2010 at 10:00 AM
Virginia Department of Health Professions
Perimeter Center, 9960
Mayland Drive,
Board Room #1, Richmond, VA 23233
Download Meeting Agenda
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Department of Social Services is currently reviewing 22
VAC 40-745, Assessment in Assisted Living Facilities
Comment Period: 08/16/2010 - 09/06/2010
Pursuant to Executive Order Number 14 (2010), the
Department of Social Services is currently reviewing 22
VAC 40-745, Assessment in Assisted Living Facilities, to
determine if it should be terminated, amended, or
retained in its current form. The review will be guided
by the principles listed in Executive Order Number 14
(2010) and in the department’s Plan for Review of
Existing Agency Regulations. The department seeks public
comment regarding the regulation’s interference in
private enterprise and life, essential need of the
regulation, less burdensome and intrusive alternatives
to the regulation, specific and measurable goals that
the regulation is intended to achieve, and whether the
regulation is clearly written and easily understandable.
Written comments may be submitted until September 6,
2010, in care of Paige McCleary, Adult Services Program
Consultant, Virginia Department of Social Services, 801
East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or by
facsimile to (804) 726-7895, or by e-mail to
paige.mccleary@dss.virginia.gov.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO
VALA DIAMOND AWARDS WINNERS
AL Director of the Year Award:
Jill Sproul
Brightview Baldwin Park
AL Best Practices Award:
Emeritus Senior Living - Home Visit Program
Outstanding AL Caregiver Award:
Martha Bishop
Wheatland Radford
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Virginia Department of Social Services
Updated Technical Assistance for
Standards for ALFS
Updated Technical Assistance for
Regulation for Background Checks for ALFS
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Licensed Assisted Living Facility
Administrator
As of January 2, 2009, all assisted living administrators
in the Commonwealth of Virginia must be licensed. Please refer to
the Board of Long Term Care Administrators
website for additional
information and forms to become a licensed LALFA.
VALA is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to providing advocacy, communication, education, and resources to the assisted living industry in Virginia. Formed in 1996, we are the unified voice of assisted living in Virginia and the official state affiliate of the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA). Our members represent the entire spectrum of the industry: providers of both non-profit and for-profit, and large and small assisted living homes. We also welcome Industry Partners - companies, government agencies and individuals that provide a service to, or have an interest in, assisted living in Virginia.
A Time of Change: Right now is a time
of tremendous change for assisted living in Virginia. Many forces are
influencing the future of the rapidly growing alternative for Virginia
seniors:
- New regulations are being written
- New legislation is being proposed
- Healthcare delivery and reimbursement systems are evolving
- Consumer awareness and knowledge are on the rise
During this time of transformation, the assisted living industry in Virginia faces an enormous challenge: How can providers "stay ahead of the curve" on issues affecting the future of assisted living while maintaining a focus on what is important today - providing quality, affordable, home-like alternatives to current residents?
VALA is a state affiliate member of ALFA, the Assisted Living Federation of America. As an affiliate VALA works with ALFA on issues impacting our industry nationwide and follow their lead with the federal government. ALFA also keeps us updated on developments in others states. You can join ALFA directly, giving you access to all the benefits they have to offer, by going to their website at www.alfa.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS....
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"ALF Administrator Preparatory Course"
September 20-21, 2010
Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center
Glen Allen, VA
Download Attendee Registration Form
Along with the professional instruction provided in this two day workshop,
participants will receive three training workbooks entitled, "The Management Library
for Executive Directors - Managing Your Assisted Living Resident."
These materials, a $355 value, are the same used by NAB to
develop the ALF Administrator Licensure exam!
Co-sponsored by the
Virginia Assisted Living Association and the
Vantage Advisory Group
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VALA Annual Fall Conference
October 19-20, 2010
Virginia Beach, VA
Download Attendee Registration Form
Conference
Sponsorships Now Available!
Thank you to our current conference sponsors:
New York Life
Genesis Rehab
InPro Corporation
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