AHCA/NCAL has been made aware of a nationwide Microsoft system outage that occurred on January 22, 2026. This outage may have affected some members’ ability to submit their AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award applications. To ensure that all members have the opportunity to submit their Quality Award applications and payments, we are
extending the submission deadline one week to Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET. Read More
Free Direct Caregiver and Train-the-Trainer sessions offered in February, through the University of Wisconsin School of Nursing’s Center for Aging Research and Education (UW).
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From AHCA/NCAL: The Emergency Preparedness & Life Safety Committee is excited to announce the launch of the
Maintenance Director Training Course, now available on ahcancalED. This new resource is designed to support long-term care facility managers and maintenance directors in building strong, compliant environmental programs that meet regulatory standards.
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has released updated guidance on the use of monitoring devices in assisted living settings, aiming to balance safety with residents’ rights to privacy. von Briesen & Roper, s.c. has put together key takeaways that assisted living providers should keep in mind as these changes are implemented.
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New Wisconsin Workers’ Compensation rates take effect October 1, 2025, marking the 10th consecutive year of overall decreases. Learn what this means for employers, plus insights on a new medical fee schedule and strategic considerations for managing workplace injuries.
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Wisconsin Representatives of Activity Professionals (WRAP) represents an excellent educational and networking opportunity in addition to being an outstanding employment retention and attraction tool. Learn more
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Effective October 1, 2024 Wisconsin Workers Compensation rates will be
decreasing again for the 9
th consecutive year. On average, Wisconsin will see an overall 10.5% decrease, which is the largest decrease compared to 8.39% received in 2023 and 8.46% in 2017. Senior Living providers fared even better....
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Effective October 1, 2024 Wisconsin Workers Compensation rates will be
decreasing again for the 9
th consecutive year. On average, Wisconsin will see an overall 10.5% decrease, which is the largest decrease compared to 8.39% received in 2023 and 8.46% in 2017. Senior Living providers fared even better....
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AHCA/NCAL's regulatory compliance staff have compiled a new, useful tool available for member SNF providers: guidance and resources to help understand the survey process and implement the Requirements of Participation.
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Quality Assurance (DQA), and the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Center for Community Development, Engagement and Training (UWO CCDET) announce workshops offered in Spring 2024.
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AHCA/NCAL is hosting a webinar on OSHA recordkeeping requirements on Tuesday, February 13 at 2:00 pm Central time.
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The Wisconsin Center for Nursing has developed the
Nurses Respond Now Priority Training focused on preparing frontline clinical nurses to identify and address the needs of at-risk and vulnerable populations during a public health emergency.
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The Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released a report this week which shows that the average amount of time for the state's primary licensing agency, the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), to issue initial health care credentials has improved.
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WHCA/WiCAL staff recently met with Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) staff for our regularly scheduled quarterly meeting. These meetings focus on a discussion of survey and environmental trends that DQA staff is observing in the field as well as discussing issues of importance to WHCA/WiCAL and other Associations represented at the meeting.
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DHS has published its long-term care market study, which uses a retrospective analysis to project future trends for Wisconsin's long-term care sector. Baker Tilly was commissioned for the study.
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WHCA/WiCAL has launched a new member resource for nursing home providers: an Association-produced post-survey questionnaire.
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WHCA/WiCAL has launched a new member resource for nursing home providers: an Association-produced post-survey questionnaire.
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The Moving Forward Coalition is a national organization consisting of providers, care partners, care workers, nursing home residents, family members, and national experts.
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WHCA/WiCAL is launching a new member resource for nursing home providers: an Association-produced post-survey questionnaire.
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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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Effective October 1, 2023 Wisconsin Workers Compensation rates will be
decreasing again, with an
overall decrease in Wisconsin by an average of 8.39%. Senior Living providers fared even better...
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All individuals enrolled in the 2023 Leadership Academy before 5 PM CDT on April 28 will automatically receive a $500 tuition scholarship. Be the future of long term care and enroll in the Academy today!
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Superior Health will provide 300 skilled nursing facilities (SNFs)
access to Real Time through October 2024 at
no cost.
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Superior Health will provide 300 skilled nursing facilities (SNFs)
access to Real Time through October 2024 at
no cost.
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