WHCA/WiCAL is committed in our effort along with AHCA/NCAL and state affiliates around the country to educate CMS on why its recently proposed one-size-fits-all minimum staffing rule for nursing homes is unworkable.
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Until October 19
th, WHCA/WiCAL members will have the opportunity to nominate themselves and/or a colleague for service on an American Health Care Association (AHCA) committee.
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This week, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance regarding updates to Nursing Home Care Compare to reflect changes to the Minimum Data Set which take effect on October 1, 2023 and changes in other areas. Read more from our national affiliate, American Health Care Association, here.
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Labor shortage is an employer issue that spans across industries, but has especially impacted the healthcare, senior living, and social services industry. Many have avoided hiring minors in the past due to strict regulations that placed limitations on the tasks they are legally able to perform. These same employers are now turning to a minor workforce to fill the staffing gaps they are experiencing.
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