Abingdon Health & Rehab Center Announces Release of Documentary Showcasing Challenges and Heroes of COVID-19 Pandemic in Nursing Homes
Abingdon, Virginia – Abingdon Health & Rehab Center today announced the release of a new documentary from the American Health Care Association (AHCA), “Closed Doors, Open Hearts: Nursing Homes and COVID-19.” The short film was produced by AHCA in 2021 to highlight the many challenges for long-term care residents and families, as well as the heroes that fought to keep residents safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The film provides an intimate look at the day-to-day reality of the COVID-19 pandemic in two long-term care facilities. Ararat Nursing Facility is a non-profit organization founded in 1949 that operates three residential care and nursing facilities on two campuses in Los Angeles and serves as a cultural center for the Armenian community. The Edgewood Centre is a family-owned, 150-bed senior care and rehab facility in Portsmouth, New Hampshire with the mission to provide resident-driven care.
“The two providers featured in this film are different from Abingdon Health & Rehab Center, yet their experiences truly exemplify what it was like for us at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Stacy Taylor, Administrator. “I am incredibly proud of how our staff stepped up to care for our residents in such a challenging time. Long-term care was not made a priority and we faced many incredible obstacles, such as inadequate and delayed access to and difficulties obtaining personal protective equipment. Despite this, staff continued to show up and should be recognized for their heroic efforts.”
“Closed Doors, Open Hearts: Nursing Homes and COVID-19” has a running time of approximately 26 minutes and can be viewed here.
To learn more about AHCA, please visit www.ahcancal.org.
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ABOUT ABINGDON HEALTH & REHAB CENTER
Abingdon Health & Rehab Center is located in Abingdon, VA. Our facility provides a sanctuary of rehabilitation, long-term, and respite care to our neighbors in Abingdon and the surrounding communities. Our goal is simple: to provide the most effective treatment for you in a compassionate, comfortable environment.
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ABOUT AHCA/NCAL
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) represent nearly 14,000 non-profit and proprietary skilled nursing centers, assisted living communities, sub-acute centers, and homes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. By delivering solutions for quality care, AHCA/NCAL aims to improve the lives of the millions of frail, elderly and individuals with disabilities who receive long-term or post-acute care in our member facilities each day. For more information, please visit www.ahca.org or www.ncal.org.
