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Important upcoming live seminar and webinar on Mastering Past Noncompliance
Understanding and effectively demonstrating past noncompliance is essential for successful survey outcomes. Upcoming training opportunities from DQA will provide practical guidance to help facilities strengthen their compliance strategies. Read MoreFrom the Division of Quality Assurance – Important 2025 Nursing Home Survey Statistics
We encourage members to review newly released 2025 compliance statistics from the Division of Quality Assurance, which include important statewide and national comparisons. Read MoreFebruary 10th Bureau of Assisted Living – Assisted Living Forum
Yesterday, the Bureau of Assisted Living (BAL) hosted its quarterly Assisted Living Forum, providing important updates and insights for assisted living providers across Wisconsin. Below is a summary of key topics discussed, along with information on where to access the forum recording and future schedules. Read MoreREMINDER: DQA Hosted Webinar for Nursing Home Providers
As part of the Division’s commitment to Teach, Learn and Collaborate, the Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) are inviting Nursing Home providers and stakeholders to attend a webinar hosted by DQA. During this webinar, DQA will provide updates, education, and information on several topics and will be available to answer questions. In addition, DQA will have guest speakers sharing information on:- Successful Complaint Reduction – Champion Care
Important post federal shutdown guidance from CMS – Please read
CMS has released new guidance addressing survey operations following the federal government shutdown, and Wisconsin DQA has confirmed that this memo provides the direction needed to resume normal survey activity. Key updates from QSO-26-02-ALL are summarized below. Read MoreFive Star Ratings – Potential Errors in Health Inspection Rating
Several members have reported inaccuracies in CMS’s Care Compare data, prompting concerns that misclassified surveys may be affecting Health Inspection Ratings. We encourage members to review their reports for accuracy. Read MoreImportant post federal shutdown guidance from CMS – Please read
CMS has issued new guidance addressing state survey and reimbursement procedures following the recent federal government shutdown, and AHCA/NCAL has shared key highlights now available for providers. Read MoreWisconsin Assisted Living Survey Process - DQA Meetings to Improve Communication and Collaboration
Wisconsin’s assisted living survey process is undergoing renewed attention as DQA and BAL work with provider associations to identify concerns and opportunities for improvement. The update below outlines recent collaboration efforts and next steps in strengthening communication, consistency, and overall survey quality. Read MoreWe need to hear from you regarding your nursing home survey experience – Here’s how
WHCA/WiCAL and DQA are working together to reset expectations and strengthen relationships between surveyors and providers. Your feedback is very important. Please take a moment to complete the Post-Survey Questionnaire and help shape a more transparent and constructive survey environment.
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