On Friday, October 21, CMS released newly revised guidance which provides a more punitive framework for oversight and regulations of facilities that are selected by states to participate in the Special Focus Facility program, as well as additional oversight for facilities that graduate as SFF facilities.
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WHCA/WiCAL has been asked to provide DHS with a list of specific healthcare workers who are experiencing difficulties with their Wisconsin licensure process. Whether it’s an RN, NHA, LPN, OT, PT, or other healthcare personnel awaiting licensure, or if you have new graduate nurses waiting for approval to sit for their NCLEX, we would appreciate you sharing their information with us so we can work toward a prompt solution.
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For nursing home providers, CMS released revised survey/enforcement guidance meant to align with the new CDC guidance. However, AL providers have been looking for additional clarification from the state on how the new guidance impacted AL facilities' abilities to adjust or relax staff masking policy.
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Adult HCBS
Minimum Fee Schedule Provider Cost Survey is
now available. You’re invited to participate. Read More
On October, 26, 2022, CMS released QSO 23-02 replaces several previous QSOs and modifies the Scope and Severity of non-compliance. This QSO replaces from QSO 22-07-ALL Revised, QSO 22-09-ALL Revised, and QSO 22-11-ALL Revised. The guidance applies to all states.
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WHCA/WiCAL is working with the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin to maximize Influenza and COVID 19 booster vaccination.
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is inviting health care organizations, local and tribal health departments, nonprofits, and government agencies to fill out a statewide survey to request surplus supplies from the DHS Warehouse.
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Superior Health will provide 300 skilled nursing facilities (SNFs)
access to Real Time through October 2024
at no cost. This access will enhance the quality of care and improve resident outcomes across post-acute skilled nursing facilities.
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WisCaregiver Careers will host a free webinar series on how to build or expand your peer-to-peer CNA mentorship program. The webinar series will teach participants how to implement a successful model program specific to the long-term care setting.
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