What We Do
The Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities (KAHCF)
is the trade association that represents propriety and nonproprietary nursing
facilities and personal care homes across the Commonwealth. A state affiliate
of the American Health Care Association, KAHCF provides a wide variety of
services to member facilities including legislative and regulatory activities,
professional development, statewide recognition programs, publications, media
relations, research, and advocacy relations.
In order to meet the growing needs of the membership, Statewide Insurance
Services (SIS) was incorporated in 1992 as a subsidiary of KAHCF. SIS provides
association members with an array of insurance services as well as providing
financial support to KAHCF.
In 1998, the Kentucky Health Care Foundation, Inc. (KHCF) was established to
address the growing workplace and educational needs of long term care
professionals. The purpose and mission of KHCF is to enhance quality care in
the long-term care continuum through research, education, innovation and
partnerships, as supported by charitable contributions.
Our History
The
KAHCF was founded by Ira O. Wallace in 1954. In addition to his contributions
to the nursing home industry in Kentucky, Wallace also served as the American
Nursing Home Association’s secretary from 1954-56 and president from 1957-59.
Since
1970, KAHCF has annually presented the distinguished Ira O. Wallace Award to an
individual who has served as a dedicated leader in the association.
Past Ira O. Wallace Award Winners
Member
Involvement
The KAHCF Board of Director is responsible for establishing and monitoring association policy. Members of the KAHCF Board of Directors are elected annually by association members during a General Business Meeting. Delegates to KAHCF's General Business meeting are selected by member facilities and include representatives of all levels of care and ownership categories. Members are given an additional
voice by participating on various committees addressing issues related to
reimbursement, regulations, legislation/public policy, education, workforce and
public relations.
Past Board Chairs
Facility Recognition
The Facility of the Year Award was presented from
1974-2016 to the nursing facility which represented quality nursing home care
at its best in Kentucky. Professionals from outside the industry judged each
competing facility based on the criteria of patient care, staff services,
documented goals and objectives, and community involvement. This award was
replaced by the Best of Kentucky award in 2017.
Facility of the Year
Best of Kentucky
Nursing and Rehabilitation