BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley, with the full support of Gov. Doug Burgum, today joined a 20-state coalition, led by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, in a lawsuit seeking...
BISMARCK, ND - North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has a new quality care initiative aimed at improving overall experiences and outcomes for North Dakotans who are residents of the state’s nursing facilities. The Nursing Facility Incentive Program, developed in partnership with the North Dakota...
The North Dakota Long Term Care Association is proud to announce that Blake Kragnes, Administrator at Knife River Care Center in Beulah, ND has been selected by the American Health Care Association/ National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) as a future leader in long term...
It's really unfortunate that things have come to this point, but the Administration has consistently ignored the valid concerns raised by the long term care community and lawmakers. It's reassuring to see organizations like AHCA, THCA, and Texas providers stepping up to defend our nation's...
Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released the following materials pertaining to visitation guidance. Read More ...
The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS) is announcing the availability of new funding for HEPA air-cleaning device(s) and/or filters. This program is intended to reimburse facilities who purchase HEPA devices and/or filters that improve the air quality in resident rooms and/or...
Mark Parkinson, President and CEO of the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare of 2023. This is Parkinson’s fourth year in a row to receive this honor. Click here...
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center has released a notice strongly encouraging health care organizations to upgrade their devices due to a vulnerability. Known as “Citrix Bleed,” this vulnerability has been ongoing since August 2023 and could allow...
Our rural communities face unique healthcare needs. Today, more than ever, we must address a lack of healthcare providers, the needs of an aging population suffering from a greater number of chronic conditions, and larger percentages of uninsured and underinsured citizens. While there is no...
Nikki Wegner, has joined the North Dakota Long Term Care Association as the Association’s President. Nikki graduated from Colorado State University, Fort Collins in May 2012 with a M.S. degree in Occupational Therapy. She is a dynamic leader and occupational therapist with 12 years of...