Pennsylvania Homecare Association

Happy New Year! Thank you to our members for rising to the occasion in 2020. We're looking forward to ringing in a new year full of hope and opportunity with you!

What happens next? PHA and its members BAYADA Home Health Care, Always Best Care Senior Services Corporate, Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services and Personal Health Care weigh in on COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans read more here

None of the COVID-19 vaccines currently in development in the United States uses the live virus that causes COVID-19. You may have symptoms like a fever after you get a vaccine. This is normal and a sign that your immune system is learning how to recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19. Learn more about the facts behind COVID-19 vaccines: http://ow.ly/Xh9h50CPfRa

PHA Members: Don't forget to join us tomorrow for our monthly Check-In. This month's session will focus on members' frequently asked questions- you won't want to miss it! If you haven't joined us before, register here: http://ow.ly/ZKV550CO9rU

Last year, Merle Rice and his caregiver Sharon Stauffer (Synergy Homecare) created this un-fore-gettable display centered around Merle's love of golf! Together the pair created their custom holiday display! Spread holiday cheer today: http://ow.ly/EEsR50BqlK2

We wish you a Merry Christmas!

PHA is currently accepting nominations for the 2021 Direct Care Worker of the Year Awards. Recognize a deserving caregiver today! The deadline to submit a nomination is Jan. 31. Complete the form here: http://ow.ly/vBRs50CJ0LZ

Getting a flu vaccine can reduce your risk of getting flu and help save scarce medical resources needed to care for people with COVID-19. It’s important for everyone to do their part to stay healthy this flu season. #FightFlu #FluSeason #PublicHealth

The election is less than two weeks away! Be prepared before you hit the polls with PHA's 2020 Voter Guide. https://www.pahomecare.org/2020-voter-guide

PHA’s virtual conference is only TWO weeks away! There’s still time to register for this year’s event. Join us for three days of education and networking. Check out this year’s schedule and register today! http://ow.ly/s8Rb50BQj6e Thank you to our gold sponsors AVI Risk Services and the Pennsylvania Home Care and Human Services Workers Compensation Trust. We appreciate your partnership in supporting home-based care agencies across Pennsylvania. Learn more here: http://ow.ly/jccy50BQj6d

NOW AVAILABLE: 2020 VOTER GUIDE. Check it out here: https://www.pahomecare.org/2020-voter-guide

If you haven’t registered yet for our virtual conference, Nov. 4-6, what are you waiting for? CHC, DOH, EVV, COVID, PDGM, TPE, QAPI, TPE. We’re covering the alphabet and you won’t want to miss it! Read more about sessions and speakers http://ow.ly/mQkj50BQiWT and register today! Thank you to our gold sponsor Sandata Technologies We couldn’t host this year’s virtual conference without support from partners like you! Learn more about Sandata’s services here: http://ow.ly/bVOp50BQiWS

PHA's new COVID-19 training series offers a holistic approach to providing care during the ongoing PHE. Check out videos on donning and doffing PPE, top tips and recommendations for caregivers, practicing self-care, and more here: http://ow.ly/TYBH50BQbLF

TGIF! Don't forget to register for PHA's Virtual Conference before kicking off your weekend. See what we have in store here: http://ow.ly/5Odu50BUm2X Thanks to our silver level sponsor MatrixCare for supporting this year's event!

ICYMI: This week PHA launched a new COVID-19 training series on My Learning Center. Check out these videos here: https://learningcenter.pahomecare.org/dashboard/ Thanks to the UnitedHealth Group for your support on this initiative!

PHA’s Virtual Conference is only a few weeks away and we can’t wait to connect with you. Join us Nov. 4-6 to hear from industry experts on all things COVID-19 and non-COVID-19. Conference details and register can be found here: https://www.pahomecare.org/annual-conference. Thank you to our platinum sponsor HHAeXchange for supporting our first ever virtual conference. We appreciate their ongoing partnership and commitment to the home-based care industry. Check out more about HHAeXchange here: http://ow.ly/Xjc250BQiOR

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BREAKING NEWS: PHA Releases COVID-19 Video Series for Direct Care Workers, Family Caregivers. Read more: http://ow.ly/juWM50BQ8YI

PHA is excited to host Ruthi Farrago, VP of Operations with Humana, at our Virtual Conference, Nov. 4-6, to discuss homecare's piece of the Medicare Advantage puzzle. Read more here and visit our website (www.pahomecare.org) to register today: http://ow.ly/m73b50BNyvA

The savings haven't flown the coop quite yet... the early bird discount for this year's virtual conference has been extended until Oct. 9! Check out what's in store with our brand new conference website and register today: https://pahomecare2020.vfairs.com/

LAST CHANCE! Don't let the savings fly the coop! Register now to get the early bird rate: https://www.pahomecare.org/annual-conference