NCALTCF Educational Foundation Manuals and Training Products The Association has developed training manuals and training products to assist facilities to comply with rules and regulations, as well as provide quality care required by the State of North Carolina and its consumers. Certain products are approved by the Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR) for Continuing Education Credits. These manuals and materials give ability to facilities to provide in-house training, which assists in decreasing operating cost and increasing employee retention. These manuals and materials are available for purchase by members of our Association and non-members. Shipping and handling charges apply and are listed on the order form. The sales taxes are included in the cost of the products. Please include a check made payable to NCALTCF Educational Foundation with your orders. Thank you. To Order: Print, Complete & Return Order Form with payment For Online Order:  The Association now offers manuals to be purchased online with a credit card.  Members can go to the Member's Only and look for "Membership Discounts" to order manuals at membership rates.  If you are not a member of the NCALTCF click here for your online order.  If you are not a member but wish to enjoy these discounted rates go to the "Join NCALTCF" section to learn how to become a member of the Association, along with other members' benefits. Adult Care Home (ACH) Personal Care Staff Training Manual This manual includes courses for training personal care staff in all licensed Family Care and Adult Care Homes. It has the 25-, 45- and 75-hour modules and the 15-hour refresher course. The extra 5-hour module on behavior intervention can be obtained from DHSR. The manual includes all forms for procedures and testing and has been approved by DHSR. Cost for Members, $100.00, and non-Members, $200.00 (Hardbound only, plus S&H). Instruction Manual for ACH Training for Medication Administration This manual was developed to assist facilities in training staff to assist in demonstrating skills according to the Medication Administration Clinical Skills Checklist. The course covers the proper ways to understand medication orders, administer and document the administration, along with legal issues, pharmaceutical services and psychotropic medications. The manual includes lecture outlines, methods of instruction and handouts for each chapter. Cost for Members, $50.00, and non-Members, $200.00 (Hardbound only, plus S&H). ("The Blue Book") ACH Operations Policies & Procedures Manual, 1st Edition, October, 2001, 548 pages This manual was developed for owners and administrators to use as guidelines for developing and implementing Adult Care Home Policies and Procedures within their facility. The manual includes "check lists" for quality assurance examples of forms for documentation of guidelines for "Best Practice." We also have the amended "Blue Book," 3rd Edition, November, 2004, 239 pages. The amended version specifically gives you "Examples of Policies and Forms for Adult Care Homes," as required by current rule. Cost for the "The Blue Book," ACH Operations Policies & Procedures Manual, 1st Edition, October, 2001, 548 pages, for Members, $150.00, and non-Members, $300.00, plus S&H. Cost for the Amended "Blue Book," 3rd Edition, November, 2004, 239 pages, for Members, $100.00, and non-Members, $200.00, plus S&H. ("The Green Book") Assisted Living Quality Assurance Workbook and Guide to Risk Management, October, 2004 This manual was designed to assist the Adult Care Home to begin implementing NC House Bill 669 and establish a Quality Assurance Committee. The information suggests merely potential policy and guideline information. There is a Licensure Compliance Checklist and a Quality Assurance Checklist along with policies, procedures, protocols, documentation and information to assist in quality assurance and risk management. Cost for Members, $250.00, and non-Member, $500.00, plus S&H. OSHA Adult Care Home Compliance - Safety Training for Long Term Care Employees Fels and Associates have developed this program in conjunction with the NC Department of Labor and NCALTCF. It is a multimedia instructional program and is available in manual, video or computer CD-ROM formats. It includes OSHA compliance instruction in areas including fire prevention, blood borne pathogens, lifting and back safety, hazard communications and more. See separate order information for more details on how to arrange your copy. Cost for Members ONLY, $195.00 each per topic* (DVD/VHS), S&H cost and NC Sales Tax is in addition.  *Topics include: Electronic Safety, Bloodborne Pathogens, Infection Control Policy, Hazard Communication, Fire and Safety Standard, OSHA & Your Responsibilities, Ergonomics, TB Standard, Fall Prevention, Difficult Behaviors, OSHA Record Keeping, and Practicing Universal Precautions. Team Communications This program was designed to give basic information about "How to Communicate." It was developed so that all staff, regardless of their job responsibilities, is instructed in how to communicate. This tool can be used to build basic skills needed in developing staff as a team. The instruction is on video VHS Tape and or DVD, and it is approved by DHSR for three (3-) credit hours of continuing education. Cost for Members, $150.00, and non-Member, $300.00, plus S&H. Contact the NCALTCF office for an up-to-date schedule and list of course fees.