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 both professional enhancement.  Membership in our Association is your connection to one of the fastest growing industries in the USA.

 

Upcoming Events

Update on New Licensing Regulations (61-17) - What You Need to Know  (Click here for more info)
July 30, 2008 - Radisson Hotel, Columbia
    Please remember to bring a copy of the Regulation (see below for link)

Summer Retreat (Click here for more info)
August 11-13, 2008 - Wild Dunes Resort

        Registration Brochure


Hot Topics

NEW!  Revised 61-17 - Standard for Licensing Nursing Homes
(added July 1, 2008)

New!  Issuance of Revised Nutrition and Sanitary Conditions (Tags F325 and F371)
(added June 26, 2008) (AHCA Members Only)

NEW!  FDA Heparin Recall
(added May 29, 2008)

Use of Interpretive Guidance by Surveyors for LTC Facilities (S &C - 08-10)
(added February 5, 2008)

 MDS Resources from CMS
(added January 23, 2008)

 RAI Manual - January Update 2008
(added January 17, 2008)

ISSUANCE OF NEW TAG F373 -PAID FEEDING ASSISTANTS   Effective 9/28/07  (added 9/20/07) (Members Only)

 Issuance for Revised Guidance for F323-Accidents and Supervision (added 08/07/07)  (Members Only)

 Flu Resources

Campaign to Advance Excellence in America's Nursing Homes

 


     


     

     

     

                                                                                     

    2008
    Discovering Our Treasures
    Convention & Showcase
    Sponsors

    THANK YOU!!!

    PREMIERE

    Agape Senior Care

    Ascension Hospice

    CES

    Health Care Services Group

    Hospice Care of South Carolina

    Nexsen Pruet

    Palmetto Long Term Care / National Direct Pharmacy

    Regional Ambulance

    Schmoyer & Company, CPAs

    United Hospice

    United Pharmacy

    PLATINUM

    Carolina MedCare Ambulance

    First Quality Products

    Heritage Healthcare

    Senior Living Resource Magazine

    White Oak Pharmacy

    Winyah Pharmacy Solutions

    GOLD

    NHC HealthCare

    Respiratory Care Consultants

    SILVER

    Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services

    Burch Oxner Seale Co., CPAs

    Capstone Insurance Services, LLC

    Ford & Harrison, LLP

    Grove Medical

    Serenity Palliative & Hospice Care

    BRONZE

    KCI

    Neil Medical

     

     

     

    HELPFUL EMERGENCY LINKS

    Emergency Preparedness
    www.scdhec.net

    Pandemic Influenza
    www.pandemicflu.gov

     

     

     

    SC Health Care Association 
    176 Laurelhurst Avenue
    Columbia, SC 29210
    (803) 772-7511   Fax  (803) 772-7943
    Email:      schca@schca.org