The American College of Health Care Administration (ACHCA) this week is celebrating National Long-Term Care Administrator’s Week; a great time to express how appreciative you are of the services, sacrifices and efforts of your Long-Term Care Administrator.
For nearly two years, COVID-19 has been an extremely challenging and unprecedented time that has resulted in every person working in long-term care to step up and go above and beyond expectations. This week provides the opportunity to showcase the incredible care provided by our long-term care leaders and to celebrate the dedication of our long-term care administrators. These individuals work every day to improve and support the lives of residents and families and ensure their staff provides the highest level of quality care to our most vulnerable.
“Each day our members give their all to assure their communities are equipped to provide high quality care and services to the elders in their care. They embody servant leadership by putting the needs of their patients, residents, families, and co-workers ahead of their own.” said Bob Lane, CNHA, FACHCA, President & CEO of ACHCA. “The staff of ACHCA is honored and privileged to know them and to support their professional development through the College.”
The Great Plain QIN team applauds, salutes and thanks the administrators in nursing homes, assisted living residences, and all post-acute and aging service settings – we thank them for their commitment to providing excellent quality of care and quality of life for those entrusted to their care.
Suggested ways to honor and recognize your Long-Term Care Administrators:
For individual recognition – flowers, candy or some other treat; lunch or dinner out; gift certificates such as to a spa so that they can be on the receiving end of care giving; tickets to area events.
For center recognition – a special meal, social or theme day at the center hosted by someone other than your administrator; celebrate with special activities that include residents, family, volunteers and staff.
For community recognition – email press releases to local newspapers
Download a press release that can be submitted to your local newspapers and state trade associations. Other items available for download: LTCA Week Certificate of Appreciation [PDF format/PDF fillable format], download and use the LTCA Week Image or customize the thank you card template. For more information about ACHCA, visit www.achca.org.
Lori