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Welcome
The South Carolina Health Care Association (SCHCA) is a statewide nonprofit association representing more than 90% of the long-term care facilities. Founded in 1955, SCHCA is composed of proprietary and non-proprietary facilities. One of the primary goals of the Association is to improve and advance the long-term care profession by providing SCHCA members with ongoing opportunities for professional enhancement. Membership in our Association is your connection to one of the fastest growing industries in the USA.
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Seeking Qualified Candidates for SCHCA Director of Regulatory Affairs Position
NEW! CMS Posts Draft Version of MDS 3.0 (added 6/11/09)
NEW! S & C -09-39 Food Procurement F371 and Self Determination & Participation (F242) (added 6/11/09)
NEW! CMS Interpretive Guidance Changes
CMS released new revisions to Interpretive Guidance for Several Tags in April, as Part of Appendix PP of the State Operations Manual. Changes include: F241 Dignity, F242 Self-Determination and Participation, F246 Accommodation of Needs, and some clarification to F371.
Review all Changes Here
Access the most current link to the CMS State Operations Manual

H1N1 (Swine Flu) UpdatE
LTC Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist
www.pandemicfluc.gov
FDA Recall - ACCU-CHECK Spirit Insulin Pump (added May 5, 2009) Revised Quality of Care Guidance at F309, Including Pain Management ( S & C -09-22) (added February 5, 2009)
S & C Issues Related to Liability Notices & Beneficiary Appeal Rights in Nursing Homes ( S&C - 09-20) (added February 5, 2009)
Adoption of New Fire Safety Requirements for LTC Facilities, Mandatory Sprinkler Installation Requirement (S&C -09-04) (added October 22, 2008)
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