Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released two important updates related to the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Phase 4 and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural payments HRSA began distributing in November 2021 and throughout 2022.
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WHCA/WiCAL is pleased to announce that, through a partnership with MetaStar, Wisconsin’s Quality Improvement Organization (QIO), and LeadingAge WI, we are offering our member nursing facilities an opportunity to participate in Pressure Injury and Diabetic Neuropathic Foot education and training over the next two years. Because the grant is funded through nursing facility civil monetary penalty funds, unfortunately, assisted living centers are not eligible for the training at this time.
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the State Dementia Plan Steering Committee are currently updating the State Dementia Plan for the period 2024-2028. The last plan brought together caregivers, facilities, advocacy groups, local agencies, elected officials, and providers from across the state.
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The application deadline for the Bronze, Silver and Gold award is Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 8:00 pm Eastern. AHCA/NCAL held an informational webinar for first time bronze applicants on January 11
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released QSO Memo
QSO-23-05-NH, which outlines how audits on erroneous Schizophrenia coding will impact Five-Star ratings. The memo also outlines how CMS displays citations under dispute on Nursing Home Compare but will not affect Five-Star until the disputes are resolved.
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Join WHCA/WiCAL on February 1, from 10 – 11 AM CST, for an introductory educational webinar on the Wisconsin Coalition for Collaborative Excellence in Assisted Living (WCCEAL) program.
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Exhibitor registration is now open! Join WHCA/WiCAL, key decision makers, and members of Wisconsin’s long term care community at the 61st Annual Spring Conference & Expo. The expo fills-up quickly - this if your opportunity to secure your spot at Conference!
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