Long Term Care Associations
AANAC American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination Organization dedicated to supporting clinicians who are involved in the Resident Assessment Instrument/Minimum Data Set (RAI/MDS) process
Alzheimer’s Association Global voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care and support, and private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research
ACHCA American College of Health Care Administrators Identifies, recognizes, and supports long term care leaders, advocating for their mission and promoting excellence in their profession
AOA Administration on Aging The mission of AoA is to develop a comprehensive, coordinated and cost-effective system of home and community-based services that helps elderly individuals maintain their health and independence in their homes and communities
Arthritis Foundation National not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions
ASA American Society on Aging Goal is to support the commitment and enhance the knowledge and skills of those who seek to improve the quality of life of older adults and their families
NCVQLTC National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care Formed in 1975 because of public concern about substandard care in nursing homes, is the outgrowth of work by advocates working for Ralph Nader and the National Gray Panthers
NCSBN National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure and practice, license verification, nurse licensure compact, boards of nursing, NCLEX exam, NNAAP and MACE exams
N4A National Association of Area Agencies on Aging Primary mission is to build the capacity of its members to help older persons and persons with disabilities live with dignity and choices in their homes and communities for as long as possible
NHPCO National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Represents hospice and palliative care programs and professionals in the United States
NORC National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center Provides support, technical assistance and training to the 53 State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs to enhance skills, knowledge, and management capacity
NPUAP National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel Professional organization dedicated to the prevention and management of pressure ulcers
Nursing Home Abuse Dedicated to preventing the causes and repairing the consequences of nursing home abuse
WOCN Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society Promotes educational, clinical, and research opportunities to advance the practice and guide the delivery of expert health care to individuals with wounds, ostomies, and incontinence
