We are consumers and advocates who define and achieve quality for people with long-term care needs. We accomplish quality through:
	�Informed, empowered consumers
	�Effective citizen groups and ombudsman programs
	�Promoting best practices in care delivery
	�Public policy responsive to consumer needs
	�Enforcement of consumer-directed standards ��

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NCCNHR News

ACTION ALERT! Call free to ask your senators to support Nursing Home Improvement! (May 7, 2008)

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NCCNHR Supports Nursing Transparency and Improvement Act. Learn more!

(May 2008)�� Senator Herb Kohl

Senator Herb Kohl

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Senators Herb Kohl and

Chuck Grassley, Bill Sponsors

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Economic Stimulus Information and Resources (March 17, 2008)

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NCCNHR Joins AARP's Divided We Fail Campaign

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CMS Names 4,037 Nursing Homes That Need Improvement

(February 14, 2008)

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CMS Discloses All Special Focus Facilities (February 12, 2008)

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Quality Campaign: Advancing Excellence in America's Nursing Homes

Faces of Neglect - a Wake-up Call to address Neglect and Abuse

An online guide to creating effective citizen advocacy groups.

NCCNHR's 33rd National Conference in Indianapolis!

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�� October 15-17, 2008

�Request for Proposals Due May 23rd!

�Register Now!

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Frances Lane Memorial Family Council Fund

Supports NCCNHR Work in VA and Across U.S.

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NCCNHR Elects New Board Members

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NCCNHR Resolutions

��� 2007 resolutions, By Topic 1986-2007

�� and�History of resolutions 1986-2007

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Quality Living for Residents

Where Can I Go For Help?

New Report by Toby Edelman on nursing home appeals - recommends changes in enforcement

CA Rate Increase Had Minimal Impact

Alliance for Health Reform Culture Change Issue Brief

Physical Restraint Free Care Consumer Fact Sheet

CDC Guidelines and Recommendations on the Flu in Long-Term Care Facilities

Consumer Information Sheets

Learn about Culture Change.

National MS Society Develops Guidelines for Facilities and Home Care

Resources for Residents and Families

Consumer Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home Information Sheet