October 8, 2025

Resident Rights & Future Medical Decisions Booklets Now Availabble in Spanish

To better serve residents and families across Wisconsin, WHCA/WiCAL is now offering Resident Rights and Future Medical Decisions booklets in Spanish. Read More
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Important and Helpful Message from our Partners at Superior Health Quality Alliance

Great news for providers in the Great Lakes Region: Superior Health Quality Alliance will continue as the CMS-designated Quality Improvement Organization, offering no-cost support and resources to strengthen quality of care across Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Ohio.
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Portland State University is Seeking Participants for National Memory Care Study

Portland State University, with support from the National Institute on Aging, is conducting a national study on memory care quality in assisted living. The research team is seeking assisted living communities to participate in this important project exploring resident experiences and care outcomes.
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WCCEAL: Q3 QI Variables Due Next Week on October 15!

The Q3 submission period for WCCEAL Quality Improvement (QI) Variables is now open through October 15—don’t forget to submit your data!
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October 1st - DQA Notification and Update:Redistribution of Closed Nursing Home Beds Process Announced

The Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) has announced updates to the process for redistributing closed nursing home beds. WHCA/WiCAL continues to work closely with the Department of Health Services as it updates Chapter 150 of Wisconsin law governing bed transfers and reallocations.
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Long-Term Care Webinar – Nursing Home

The Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) will host a webinar for nursing home providers on October 16 from 1–3 p.m. featuring updates, Q&A, and guest presentations from the Division of Public Health and MetaStar.
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From our national affiliate, AHCA/NCAL: Important new educational offering on Life Safety and Emergency Preparedness

AHCA/NCAL has released a new four-module Maintenance Director Training Course focused on life safety and emergency preparedness. WHCA/WiCAL highly recommends this program for maintenance directors, administrators, and facility staff seeking to strengthen compliance and safety practices.
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