Nebraska Health Care Association

Earlier this month, the NNFA/NALA Board of Directors gathered for a team building retreat at Lied Lodge in Nebraska City. Activities included: ?? Ice breaker activities ?? Breakfast sponsored by UNICO Group ?? Update by former AHCA/NCAL President Mark Parkinson ?? Board meeting Thank you to Mark Parkinson, UNICO Group, and each of the board members that dedicate their time and effort to contribute to the success of the association.

RELEASE: Wakefield Health Care Center Administrator Traci Haglund Awarded Administrator of the Year Award ? https://lnkd.in/gawFcp9u Described as “hardworking, passionate, innovative, and caring,” Haglund was nominated by a co-worker for successfully improving employee morale by aligning employee evaluations with the facility’s mission and values; securing a grant to implement a six-month teamwork and leadership development program; and developing a monthly education platform that has increased staff engagement.

?? Sponsor Spotlight ?? Capital Care Staffing, NNFA-NALA Gold Sponsor At Capital Care Staffing, we are committed to providing superior care to our partnerships and their customers in every healthcare setting. We focus on serving our local communities of Nebraska with genuine and compassionate care to all Long-Term Care Homes, Assisted Living Communities, Hospitals, and Clinics. We want to 'Team Up With You To Take Care of Our Neighbors' with care the Nebraska way. Our reputation for quality and excellence has made us one of the fastest-growing nursing staffing agencies in Nebraska. We are here to offer nursing care daily, weekly, monthly, and 24/7 personable and personalized communication. Our nursing team of experienced RNs, LPNs, Med Aides, and CNAs are highly skilled and trained in many avenues of healthcare. Regardless of the healthcare setting, our team is prepared to deliver dignified and superior care to our partnerships and their customers. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/di5quSk. Thank you for supporting Nebraska's skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities!

RELEASE: Nebraska Health Care LEAD Class VII Announced ? https://lnkd.in/gCMftGcZ Nebraska Health Care Association (NHCA) and Nebraska Health Care Foundation recently announced Class VII of Nebraska Health Care LEAD, a year-long program designed to develop a workforce of leaders that can meet the care needs of Nebraska’s aging population. Class VII members include Maria Barajas, Ridgeway Senior Living, Lexington; Jack Bleach, Ambassador Health, Omaha; Hannah Elliott, Dial Senior Living; Rob Foxworthy, Brookefield Park, St. Paul; Cassie Greene, Good Samaritan Society, Auburn; Bobby Hall, Gateway Vista, Lincoln; Connie Knorr, Nebraska Health Care Association; Jessica Lawless, Emerald Nursing and Rehab Lakeview, Grand Island; Katie Lechner, Tabitha, Lincoln; Christy Lee, The Meadows, Norfolk; Amber Lihs, The Landing, Lincoln; Eldonna Rayburn, The Lexington Assisted Living, Lincoln; Tamara Scheil, Fairview Manor, Fairmont; Sarah Stull, Kimball County Manor and Assisted Living, Kimball; and Madison Ternus, Good Samaritan Society/Sunset View Assisted Living, Bloomfield.

"Even though we're taking care of them, they're kind of taking care of us too." ?? Follow a day in the life of Myrna, a nursing home resident in Wakefield, NE! Part 1 of our long-term care workforce docuseries "People Worth Caring About" takes place at Wakefield Health Care Center. Watch all seven episodes at https://lnkd.in/g9bVSCMM. #peopleworthcaringabout #nursinghomelife #LongTermCare #longtermcare

?? Sponsor Spotlight ?? Argent - West Bend Insurance Company, NNFA-NALA Gold Sponsor Argent is the monoline workers’ compensation team for West Bend Insurance Company. When you partner with Argent, we provide you with excellent care and customer service resulting in reduced insurance costs. Argent professionals collaborate with you and your independent insurance agent to improve your workers' compensation performance through innovative and customer-focused loss prevention and medical cost containment strategies. Founded and headquartered in Wisconsin, West Bend has provided businesses throughout the Midwest with comprehensive insurance products and services since 1894. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gTUx3CFS. Thank you for supporting Nebraska's skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities!

?? Sponsor Spotlight ?? Gallagher, NNFA-NALA Diamond Sponsor Gallagher, formerly Quality First Insurance, provides property, liability, workers compensation, director and officer liability and various other coverage for nursing homes and assisted living facilities. In addition to fulfilling your insurance needs, we work with carriers who provide onsite education and risk management services to all our facilities. Being specialists in your industry, we constantly strive to bring education and new programs to our members. Our facilities aren't just clients, they are family. Our motto is: We will never just sell you Insurance and walk away! For more information, visit www.ajg.com. Thank you for supporting Nebraska's skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities!

Meet Christine, "a caregiver in a kitchen" of a nursing home in Omaha, NE! ????? Part 6 of our long-term care workforce docuseries "People Worth Caring About" takes place at New Cassel Retirement Center. Watch all seven episodes at https://lnkd.in/g9bVSCMM. #peopleworthcaringabout #nursinghomelife #LongTermCare

“What makes the series so impactful is that it captures the realities of working in long-term care,” NHCA director of membership Lindsay Kant told McKnight's Senior Living. “That dynamic on camera allows the viewer to see what it would be like working in a nursing home or assisted living community, highlights the relationships that are built between the caregivers and residents, and sheds light on why those featured chose a career in long-term care.” https://lnkd.in/gbN4nDYH

Congratulations to Dial Senior Living on the grand opening of Salt Creek, a new senior living community in North Lincoln! ? NHCA Director of Membership Lindsay Kant and Guest Relations Coordinator Allie Mastera enjoyed touring the new community and celebrating with the Salt Creek team. Learn more about Salt Creek at https://lnkd.in/gAntASrr.