Membership

A Legislative Voice

NDLTCA staff actively advocate for members, staying abreast of legislative developments that impact long term care. We educate lawmakers, bringing provider concerns, viewpoints, and solutions to their attention. Members play a crucial role in our grassroots lobbying efforts, contributing to our reputation as a prominent and effective voice before the legislature.

Education Services

NDLTCA is a leading provider of long term care education in North Dakota. Our training programs offer more than 50 continuing education hours annually, ensuring that long term care staff stay current with state and federal regulations and continue to deliver high-quality care. Members benefit from access to reasonably priced workshops and conferences throughout the year, tailored to all disciplines within the long term care sector.

Informational Services

We provide essential information to help members stay competitive and effective in a dynamic environment. Members receive timely electronic updates on issues, trends, and events impacting long term care, including a weekly newsletter, fact sheets, templates, training opportunities, and legislative updates. Our website and electronic communications are key resources for keeping members and consumers well-informed.

Regulatory Voice

NDLTCA maintains regular engagement with regulatory and administrative agencies affecting long term care operations. We review and provide feedback on proposed regulations, ensuring that the provider perspective is represented and that regulatory outcomes better serve operations and resident care.

Emergency Preparedness

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services partners with the NDLTCA to increase emergency preparedness activities for the long term care facilities. Grant funding from the Hospital Preparedness Program funds the part-time NDLTCA Director of Emergency Preparedness position to assist in preparing facilities for potential emergencies. The director of emergency planning is the liaison between the ND DHHS and the long term care facilities to share communication, assist with emergency operation plans, assist with emergency preparedness exercises and training, share regulations, provide training at the NDLTCA yearly conventions and conferences and visit your facility to help with any needs you may encounter. The Director of Emergency Planning is your resource locater.

Special Studies

NDLTCA conducts studies on critical long term care issues. Our research has addressed topics such as restraint reduction, recruitment and retention best practices, financial viability, and innovations in care delivery. Notable publications include “Challenging the Myths of Long Term Care in North Dakota,” “Senior Care Voices,” “The Pulse of North Dakota,” “North Dakota Long Term Care Facts & Figures,” and biennial legislative reports.

Statewide Database

In collaboration with Eide Bailly, we maintain a comprehensive statewide nursing facility financial database. This resource includes annual reports on financial health, staffing, and cost per day, as well as long term care staff salary surveys, enabling providers to assess financial performance and operational benchmarks.

Networking/Governance Opportunities

Members have numerous opportunities to network with peers and enhance their professional skills through NDLTCA events. Participation in committees, task forces, and focus groups allows members to shape the future of the industry. Key networking events include membership meetings, the Annual Convention, regional meetings, the Fall Conference, and the Summer Administrator’s Conference. A former board member stated, “The thing I miss the most (about participating on the board) is being at the grassroots level which really helps me to learn and understand the process better.  The discussion that is held and things that I have learned from that alone has been tremendous.” And a Nursing Facility Payment Committee member stated, “I never would have understood the payment system or even the quality portion of the payment system had I not been in at ground level.”

Legal Services

NDLTCA monitors changes in regulatory and payment systems to safeguard member interests. When collective concerns arise, we take legal action to advocate for and protect member and resident rights under the guidance of our Board.

Nursing Scholarship

In honor of Allan B. Engen, NDLTCA awards annual nursing scholarships to staff from member facilities who demonstrate exceptional commitment and quality in resident care. Since 1990, we have awarded 164 scholarships.

Political Action Committee

By pooling resources, individual NDLTCA members can have a more significant impact in helping to elect qualified candidates to public office.  The Political Action Committee, NDLTCA-PAC, is the political fund-raising arm of the association.  It receives voluntary donations from members and fundraising events to assist legislation and candidates who support long term care.  All long term care staff are encouraged to purchase an annual membership and be active in voicing our legislative priorities with your legislators.

Advertise Job Openings

Members can post job openings for free on our website, ensuring broad visibility within the long term care field.

Recognition Programs

NDLTCA recognizes outstanding performance among leaders in the long term care area.  The Distinguished Service Award is given to individuals who have demonstrated a strong commitment to long term care.  In the past 47 years, 37 awards have been given to “Champions of Long Term Care.”

NDLTCA also holds an annual Volunteer of the Year contest to recognize the efforts of volunteers in our long term care facilities.  Awards are given across three categories: Adult, Young Adult, and Group Volunteers. NDLTCA’s Volunteer of the Year Awards recognizes outstanding volunteers in North Dakota and while honoring these dedicated individuals, we offer gratitude to all the volunteers who provide their time and talents.

Our Caregiver Award Program, introduced in 2001, recognizes caregivers nominated by families and residents for exceptional care, with awards presented at our Annual Convention. To date, 94 caregivers have been honored.