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WisCaregiver Careers CNA to Host Employer Webinar on 9/19/2024, 2-3pm. REGISTER TODAY. Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers CNA referrals are changing. Don’t Get Left Off the Map.
In an effort to improve the lead generation process and ensure higher engagement and follow-up rates, the program will be discontinuing the email referral system on September 30, 2024. The good news is that the email referral system is being replaced with WisCaregiver Connections. Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers Employer Webinar – 9/19/2024
WisCaregiver Careers CNA to Host Employer Webinar on 9/19/2024, 2-3pm “What’s working? An employer listening session” REGISTER TODAY Our goal at WisCaregiver Careers is to... Read MoreGovernor Evers’ Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce Releases its Report
Governor Evers Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce released its Report on August 19, 2024. Rick Abrams, WHCA/WiCAL CEO, represented the Association on the Task Force. Read MoreFor your consideration: Participation in a Wisconsin-specific employee compensation survey and subsequent report
WHCA/WiCAL will be partnering with LeadingAge Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Assisted Living Association on a Wisconsin facility-specific compensation survey. LeadingAge has contracted with “the Management Association (MRA)”, to disseminate the survey link, collate the salary and benefit information and assemble the final report. Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers Employer Webinar – 9/19/2024
WisCaregiver Careers CNA to Host Employer Webinar on 9/19/2024, 2-3pm “What’s working? An employer listening session” REGISTER TODAY Our goal at WisCaregiver Careers is to... Read MoreFrom the Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance: September 12th Nurse Aide Training and Testing Forum
DQA has invited Wisconsin-approved nurse aide training program representatives and instructors to their annual in-person Nurse Aide Training and Testing Forum. The Forum will be held on Thursday, September 12 2024, from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm at Mid-State Technical College in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers Employer Webinar – 9/19/2024
WisCaregiver Careers CNA to Host Employer Webinar on 9/19/2024, 2-3pm “What’s working? An employer listening session” REGISTER TODAY Our goal at WisCaregiver Careers is to... Read MoreImportant new mid-career nursing facility education and training option available
WHCA/WiCAL continues to work closely with members of the Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Examining Board and with Department of Safety and Professional Services staff to... Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers Employer Webinar – 9/19/2024
WisCaregiver Careers CNA to Host Employer Webinar on 9/19/2024, 2-3pm “What’s working? An employer listening session” REGISTER TODAY Our goal at WisCaregiver Careers is to... Read MoreImportant new mid-career nursing facility education and training option available
WHCA/WiCAL continues to work closely with members of the Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Examining Board and with Department of Safety and Professional Services staff to... Read MoreFor your consideration: Participation in a Wisconsin-specific employee compensation survey and subsequent report
WHCA/WiCAL will be partnering with LeadingAge Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Assisted Living Association on a Wisconsin facility-specific compensation survey. LeadingAge has contracted with “the Management Association (MRA)”, to disseminate the survey link, collate the salary and benefit information and assemble the final report. Read MoreHelp Wanted at WHCA/WiCAL: Vice President – Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs
As we have previously reported, Jim Stoa, our Vice President for Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs, recently departed WHCA/WiCAL for a new position. We have developed a job description for Jim’s position for your review and consideration. Read MoreHelp Wanted at WHCA/WiCAL: Vice President – Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs
As we have previously reported, Jim Stoa, our Vice President for Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs, recently departed WHCA/WiCAL for a new position. We have developed a job description for Jim’s position for your review and consideration. Read MoreFor your consideration: Participation in a Wisconsin-specific employee compensation survey and subsequent report
WHCA/WiCAL will be partnering with LeadingAge Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Assisted Living Association on a Wisconsin facility-specific compensation survey. LeadingAge has contracted with “the Management Association (MRA)”, to disseminate the survey link, collate the salary and benefit information and assemble the final report. Read MoreHelp Wanted at WHCA/WiCAL: Vice President – Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs
As we have previously reported, Jim Stoa, our Vice President for Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs, recently departed WHCA/WiCAL for a new position. We have developed a job description for Jim’s position for your review and consideration. Read MoreHelp Wanted at WHCA/WiCAL: Vice President – Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs
As we have previously reported, Jim Stoa, our Vice President for Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs, recently departed WHCA/WiCAL for a new position. We have developed a job description for Jim’s position for your review and consideration. Read MoreFrom AHCA/NCAL: Upcoming webinar series on building a long term care workforce in your facilities
This year, AHCA/NCAL will hold a webinar series focused on workforce-related matters impacting long term care (LTC) providers across the country. This series will focus on issues including: Career ladders, Getting more youth interested in the LTC field, and Hiring immigrants and refugees. Read MoreFor your consideration: Participation in a Wisconsin-specific employee compensation survey and subsequent report
WHCA/WiCAL will be partnering with LeadingAge Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Assisted Living Association on a Wisconsin facility-specific compensation survey. LeadingAge has contracted with “the Management Association (MRA)”, to disseminate the survey link, collate the salary and benefit information and assemble the final report. Read MoreImportant WHCA/WiCAL Staff News
There have been two recent staff changes at WHCA/WiCAL pertaining to Jim Stoa, Vice President – Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs and Kate Battiato, Vice President – Workforce Development. Read MoreImportant WisCaregiver Careers CNA Program Changes
On April 24th, WisCaregiver Careers – CNA hosted a webinar which detailed upcoming program changes and unveiled WisCaregiver Connections, the program’s newest recruiting resource. Important: Employers must re-register with the program to access WisCaregiver Connections, powered by Handshake. Read MoreACTION NEEDED: WisCaregiver Careers CNA Employer Evaluation
As the current WisCaregiver Careers CNA grant winds down, the program is seeking participating employer opinions on how the program impacted CNA recruitment and retention efforts. The program requests that participating nursing home employers complete the Employer Evaluation Survey by Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Read MoreImportant Program Changes: WisCaregiver Careers CNA Webinar Recording and Slides
This week WisCaregiver Careers – CNA hosted a webinar which detailed upcoming program changes and unveiled WisCaregiver Connections, the program’s newest recruiting resource. Read MoreICYMI: WHCA/WiCAL in the News
CEO Rick Abrams discusses the Workforce Shortage and the work of the Governor’s Taskforce on Healthcare Workforce. Read MoreImportant WisCaregiver Careers CNA Webinar April 24
Nursing home staff is invited to join us for an important webinar on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 1:30-2:30pm, which will detail upcoming program changes and unveil our newest recruiting resource, WisCaregiver Connections. Read MoreImportant WisCaregiver Careers CNA Webinar April 24
Nursing home staff is invited to join us for an important webinar on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 1:30-2:30pm, which will detail upcoming program changes and unveil our newest recruiting resource, WisCaregiver Connections. Read MoreApril 4: Last Call for Outstanding WisCaregiver Careers Reimbursements
Has your nursing home trained CNAs since April 2022? If so, time is running out to claim your $1000 training reimbursement from WisCaregiver Careers. The deadline to submit retroactive reimbursements has been extended to Thursday, April 4. Read MoreApril 4: Last Call for Outstanding WisCaregiver Careers Reimbursements
Has your nursing home trained CNAs since April 2022? If so, time is running out to claim your $1000 training reimbursement from WisCaregiver Careers. The deadline to submit retroactive reimbursements has been extended to Thursday, April 4. Read MoreWelcome Corps At Work – Refugee Talent Connection
Welcome Corps At Work is a national program that matches employers in the U.S. with skilled refugees in need of resettlement. In determining whether to explore participating in Welcome Corps At Work, there are several points to consider. Read MoreNew Batch of Resumes from HSHS Closure Job Fair Available
This week, WHCA/WiCAL and WisCaregiver Careers participated in a second job fair held to assist workers soon to be displaced by the upcoming HSHS closures in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls. Staff collected resumes from the participants which are available to members upon request. Read MoreWelcome Corps At Work – Refugee Talent Connection
Welcome Corps At Work, a national program that matches employers in the U.S. with skilled refugees in need of resettlement, will be hosting a webinar on February 22nd, 2024, at 1:00 pm CST for employers interested in learning more about the program . Read MoreWelcome Corps At Work – Refugee Talent Connection
Welcome Corps At Work, a national program that matches employers in the U.S. with skilled refugees in need of resettlement, will be hosting a webinar on February 22nd, 2024, at 1:00 pm CST for employers interested in learning more about the program . Read MoreWelcome Corps At Work – Refugee Talent Connection
Welcome Corps At Work, a national program that matches employers in the U.S. with skilled refugees in need of resettlement, will be hosting a webinar on February 22nd, 2024, at 1:00 pm CST for employers interested in learning more about the program . Read MoreRick Abrams Appointed to Governor's Task Force on Health Care Workforce
Governor Tony Evers has appointed WHCA/WiCAL CEO Rick Abrams to the Governor's Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce. Read MoreResumes from HSHS Closure Job Fair Available
WHCA/WiCAL and WisCaregiver Careers participated in a job fair held to assist workers soon to be displaced by the upcoming closure of two HSHS hospitals in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls. Resumes were collected from the participants which are available to members upon request. Read MoreHospital Sisters Health System and Prevea Health to exit Western Wisconsin – Assessing the Impact
On January 22nd, Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) and Prevea Health announced that they were exiting the Western Wisconsin market. The hospital closures and most of the health clinic closures will occur on or before April 21, 2024. What is the possible impact upon WHCA/WiCAL members? Read MoreICYMI: Register for Spring 2024 Caregiver Training Project Workshops
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. Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers CNA 2023 Year-In-Review
As 2023 winds down, we here at WisCaregiver Careers CNA wanted to take a look back on what we’ve accomplished in our most successful year to date. We are pleased to share our results with you. Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers Retroactive Reimbursement Deadline Approaching!
WisCaregiver Careers is dedicated to ensuring participating nursing homes get reimbursed for a wider set of potential trainees through retroactive reimbursements! With retroactive reimbursements, employers can submit trainees for tracking and reimbursement after certification has been achieved. Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers Retroactive Reimbursement Deadline Approaching!
WisCaregiver Careers is dedicated to ensuring participating nursing homes get reimbursed for a wider set of potential trainees through retroactive reimbursements! With retroactive reimbursements, employers can submit trainees for tracking and reimbursement after certification has been achieved. Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers Retroactive Reimbursement Deadline Approaching!
WisCaregiver Careers is dedicated to ensuring participating nursing homes get reimbursed for a wider set of potential trainees through retroactive reimbursements! With retroactive reimbursements, employers can submit trainees for tracking and reimbursement after certification has been achieved. Read MoreNew Release: WisCaregiver Careers CNA Reimbursement How-To Video
WisCaregiver Careers is thrilled to announce the release of a new video guide that provides valuable information on how employers can take advantage of the reimbursements available through the WisCaregiver Careers CNA program. Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers Retroactive Reimbursement Deadline Approaching!
WisCaregiver Careers is dedicated to ensuring participating nursing homes get reimbursed for a wider set of potential trainees through retroactive reimbursements! With retroactive reimbursements, employers can submit trainees for tracking and reimbursement after certification has been achieved. Read MoreWisconsin HOSA - Regional Leadership Competitions Judges Needed
If you are looking to create recruiting relationships with youths in your community, Wisconsin HOSA is an excellent organization with which to partner. Sometimes known as the “FFA for Healthcare”, HOSA is a student association for future health professionals. Read on to learn more about an upcoming partnership opportunity. Read MoreWorkforce Resource Roundup
The need for nurses in long-term care has never been greater. Whether you have an LPN aspiring to upskill to RN, an RN looking to pay off school debt, or a CNA who dreams of a nursing career, the Federal Nurse Corps offers scholarships and loan repayment opportunities in exchange for two-to-three-year work commitments in nursing homes like yours. Read on to learn more. Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers Hosted an Employer Webinar on Recertification and Retroactive Reimbursement Policies
This week, WisCaregiver Careers hosted an Employer Webinar to share the new and improved Employer Guide as well as updated reimbursement instructions and recertification policies. Read MoreUpdated WisCaregiver Careers Employer Guide and Webinar
WisCaregiver Careers CNA has recently released a new and improved Employer Guide. Inside you will find updated reimbursement instructions and new policies designed to help participating nursing homes get reimbursed for a wider set of potential trainees. Learn more at their Employer Webinar: November 9, 2023, 10am-11am Read MoreUpdated WisCaregiver Careers Employer Guide and Webinar
WisCaregiver Careers CNA has recently released a new and improved Employer Guide. Inside you will find updated reimbursement instructions and new policies designed to help participating nursing homes get reimbursed for a wider set of potential trainees. Learn more at their Employer Webinar: November 9, 2023, 10am-11am Read MoreUpdated WisCaregiver Careers Employer Guide and Webinar
WisCaregiver Careers CNA has recently released a new and improved Employer Guide. Inside you will find updated reimbursement instructions and new policies designed to help participating nursing homes get reimbursed for a wider set of potential trainees. Learn more at their Employer Webinar: November 9, 2023, 10am-11am Read MoreUpdate: DHS’ Certified Direct Care Professional Program and WisCaregiver Connections
Several months ago, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) unveiled its Certified Direct Care Professional (CDCP) program. Modeled after WHCA/WiCAL’s very successful WisCaregiver Careers program for nursing homes, the CDCP program is an online, 30 hour curriculum covering 14 core competencies. Current and prospective employees working with providers participating in any of Wisconsin’s Home and Community Based Medicaid waiver programs (HCBS) are eligible for CDCP. This includes assisted living centers participating in Family Care. Nursing homes are not eligible for the CDCP program. Read MoreFunding Opportunity to Upskill Your Workforce in Rural Counties
Are you located in a rural part of the state and struggling to recruit new employees for your facilities? At WisCaregiver Careers, we are always looking for creative opportunities to help our employer partners address workforce training challenges. While our grant funding is restricted solely to CNA training, we have recently partnered with another community organization, Collaboration of Wisconsin Rural Investment (COW), that offers additional funding aimed to expand the career training ladder for your workforce and recruit new individuals willing to work in targeted rural counties. Read MoreImportant Workforce Growth Opportunity
Last week, we reported that the Department of Health Services (DHS) announced an exciting new program, the goal of which is to train 10,000 people as Certified Direct Care Professionals to work in the Home and Community- Based setting. To be eligible, an assisted living center must participate in a program that serves Medicaid Home and Community-Based Participants (ie: Family Care). The Program is free to candidates and to prospective employers. Program background along with guidance from DHS on how a provider gets connected with successfully certified direct care professionals follow. Read MoreICYMI: New State Program Addresses Caregiver Shortage
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has launched a new, free professional workforce advancement program to recruit and certify 10,000 caregivers to work in home and community-based settings (HCBS). The program offers individuals a streamlined path to becoming a certified direct care professional (CDCP). Following training and testing, new CDCPs can receive bonuses of up to $500. Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers Featured in the Washington Post
We are thrilled to share that WisCaregiver Careers was featured in The Washington Post last week. The article highlights our mission to provide job opportunities and support for caregivers in Wisconsin. We are grateful for the opportunity to share our story with a wider audience and to continue our mission of providing resources and support for caregivers. Read MoreAddressing the CNA Shortage One Trainer at a Time
Do you or someone you know want to make a personal impact on the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) shortage in Wisconsin nursing homes? Help WisCaregiver Careers recruit and train the next generation of nurse aide trainers! Read on to learn about FREE training to become a nurse aide trainer. Read MoreNew State Program Addresses Caregiver Shortage
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has launched a new, free professional workforce advancement program to recruit and certify 10,000 caregivers to work in home and community-based settings (HCBS). The program offers individuals a streamlined path to becoming a certified direct care professional (CDCP). Following training and testing, new CDCPs can receive bonuses of up to $500. Read MoreGov. Evers Signs 2023-25 State Budget, with Significant Investments in LTC
WHCA/WiCAL is pleased to share with members that Governor Evers has signed the 2023-25 biennial state budget, which includes significant investments for SNF Medicaid reimbursement and Family Care funding. Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers Hosted an Employer Touchbase on Website and Email Enhancements
This week, WisCaregiver Careers hosted an Employer Touchbase webinar on June 29thto share exciting changes to the public-facing website and candidate lead email system. We unveiled our new website, described the new candidate lead email system, and shared how employers can benefit from the plethora of resources provided to you in the Employer Portal. Read MoreFINAL REMINDER! SIGN UP FOR JUNE 29th - WisCaregiver Careers Employer Touchbase NEW Employer Portal, Website Updates & More
his is a final reminder about the upcoming WisCaregiver Careers Employer Touchbase Webinar! WisCaregiver Careers will host this webinar to share exciting news as we launch our new website, employer portal, and candidate lead email system after gathering valuable input from our employers.Please share with your staff and join us for this webinar, June 29th from 10:00am to 11:00am to learn about the launch of these resources and to hear about our exciting new website and auto-email enhancements. There will be a Q & A at the end of the presentation to answer any questions you may have about WisCaregiver Careers. The date is quickly approaching, so register below today! Read MoreFrom DQA and UW-Oshkosh: Staff Training Resources
The Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) continues to collaborate with the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Center for Community Development, Engagement & Training (CCDET) to ensure regulated healthcare and homecare providers have access to education to build knowledge and skills to provide exceptional care, treatment, and services. Read MoreFrom DQA and UW-Oshkosh: Staff Training Resources
The Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) continues to collaborate with the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Center for Community Development, Engagement & Training (CCDET) to ensure regulated healthcare and homecare providers have access to education to build knowledge and skills to provide exceptional care, treatment, and services. Read MoreFINAL REMINDER! SIGN UP FOR JUNE 29th - WisCaregiver Careers Employer Touchbase NEW Employer Portal, Website Updates & More
his is a final reminder about the upcoming WisCaregiver Careers Employer Touchbase Webinar! WisCaregiver Careers will host this webinar to share exciting news as we launch our new website, employer portal, and candidate lead email system after gathering valuable input from our employers.Please share with your staff and join us for this webinar, June 29th from 10:00am to 11:00am to learn about the launch of these resources and to hear about our exciting new website and auto-email enhancements. There will be a Q & A at the end of the presentation to answer any questions you may have about WisCaregiver Careers. The date is quickly approaching, so register below today! Read MoreREMINDER SAVE THE DATE JUNE 29TH - WisCaregiver Careers Employer Touchbase
This is a reminder about the upcoming WisCaregiver Careers Employer Touchbase. Please share with all of your staff who engage on the CNA Training or WisCaregiver Careers program at your facility! WisCaregiver Careers will be hosting a webinar to share exciting news as we launch our new employer website portal and email system after gathering critical employer feedback. Join WisCaregiver staff for a webinar June 29th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to learn about the launch of the new employer portal full of helpful employer resources and to hear about the exciting new website and candidate lead auto-email enhancements. Read MoreMedication Aide Certification Requirements
One of our business partners, Healthcare Workforce Training Institute, recently brought to our attention a misunderstanding by some nursing facilities of what constitutes appropriate medication aide certification training for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in a nursing facility setting. Some facilities believe that the 14 hours of training required in the Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) setting is sufficient for the nursing facility. This is incorrect. Read MoreSAVE THE DATE: JUNE 29TH - WisCaregiver Careers Employer Touchbase: NEW Employer Portal, Website Updates & More
WisCaregiver Careers is a workforce development program administered by the Wisconsin Health Care Association and LeadingAge Wisconsin designed to address the CNA shortage in Wisconsin nursing homes by providing free training, free certification testing, and $500 sign-on or retention bonuses! Join WisCaregiver staff to learn about the launch of the new employer portal full of helpful employer resources and to hear about the exciting new website and candidate lead auto-email enhancements. Read MoreNHAs: Please Complete this 1-2 Minute Survey - Deadline Monday EOB
WHCA/WiCAL is attempting to work through the state's licensing agency, the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), as well as the NHA Examining Board, to see growth in the number of mid-career educational opportunities available to satisfy educational requirements for NHA licensure. Read MoreNHAs: Please Complete this 1-2 Minute Survey
WHCA/WiCAL is attempting to work through the state's licensing agency, the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), as well as the NHA Examining Board, to see growth in the number of mid-career educational opportunities available to satisfy educational requirements for NHA licensure. Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers Funding Continues Beyond End of Emergency Health Order
The federal government announced the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ended on May 11. The end of the Public Health Emergency did not end funding for WisCaregiver Careers though. WisCaregiver Careers funding will continue into 2024. Our ever-growing network of 270+ skilled nursing home facility partners will continue to qualify for reimbursements for CNA training, certification, and retention at least through April 30, 2024. Read MoreWisCaregiver Mentorship Webinar Series Conclusion!
Last week, WisCaregiver Careers concluded the final webinar in the CNA Mentorship three-part webinar series with a customized Q&A on the CNA Mentorship Program. We are grateful to have hosted Pat McBride RN, BSN, MSN, VP of Clinical Compliance and Nathalie Knopp BA, RN, BSN, Director of Clinical Staff Development for these webinars! Read MoreICYMI: PEAL Pause
Join Vice President of Business Development, Jena Jackson, live on Facebook, the third Wednesday each month for the PEAL Pause. Read MoreCNA Training Lockout Fix Reintroduced in Congress
Bipartisan legislation to address a critical shortage of certified nursing assistants (CNAs) has been reintroduced in Congress. Reps. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Gerry Connolly (D-Virginia) introduced the Ensuring Seniors' Access to Quality Care Act, which would allow nursing homes that have been forced to suspend in-house CNA training programs after receiving a certain level of penalties to resume those programs once quality standards are met. Read MoreUPCOMING: Final WisCaregiver Mentorship Q&A!
We are grateful to have hosted Pat McBride RN, BSN, MSN, VP of Clinical Compliance and Nathalie Knopp BA, RN, BSN, Director of Clinical Staff Development for the final round of mentorship webinars! Read MoreRegister for the Upcoming WisCaregiver Careers Mentorship Webinar Series
WisCaregiver Careers is grateful to host Pat McBride RN, BSN, MSN, VP of Clinical Compliance and Nathalie Knopp BA, RN, BSN, Director of Clinical Staff Development for another round of mentorship webinars! Read MoreYOU are the Future of LTC: Register for the 2023 Leadership Academy TODAY!
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! Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers Employer Toolkit is Available!
WisCaregiver Careers is delighted to share a bevy of recruitment resources to help you compete with the sophisticated competition in the CNA labor market. Our Employer Recruitment Toolkit puts the power of our statewide marketing campaign into your hands to bring your CNA recruitment efforts to the next level. Read MoreKeys to Employer Success: WisCaregiver Careers Webinar Recap
On Friday March 17th, WisCaregiver Careers, a workforce training development program designed to address the CNA shortage in Wisconsin nursing homes, hosted guest speakers from partner employers with the highest levels of CNA trainees across the state to share their challenges and successes in the webinar: Keys to Employer Success: Strategies, Tips, and tricks from WisCaregiver Careers’ Most Successful Employers! Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers Employer Toolkit is Available!
WisCaregiver Careers is delighted to share a bevy of recruitment resources to help you compete with the sophisticated competition in the CNA labor market. Our Employer Recruitment Toolkit puts the power of our statewide marketing campaign into your hands to bring your CNA recruitment efforts to the next level. Read MoreKeys to Employer Success: WisCaregiver Careers Webinar Recap
Last Friday, March 17th, WisCaregiver Careers, a workforce training development program designed to address the CNA shortage in Wisconsin nursing homes, hosted guest speakers from partner employers with the highest levels of CNA trainees across the state to share their challenges and successes in the webinar: Keys to Employer Success: Strategies, Tips, and tricks from WisCaregiver Careers’ Most Successful Employers! Read MoreDirect Care Workforce Survey Responses due by March 24th
All Adult Family Homes, Community Based Residential Facilities and Residential Care Apartment Complexes that participate in the Family Care program and that have received Direct Care Workforce Fund distributions in June 2022 and December 2022 should have received the request below that originated from the Department of Health Services, Division of Medicaid Services. We know that you are very busy with so many other priorities but it is important to note that as a recipient of Workforce Funds, completion and return of this survey is mandatory by March 24th. Read MoreDirect Care Workforce Survey Responses due by March 24th
All Adult Family Homes, Community Based Residential Facilities and Residential Care Apartment Complexes that participate in the Family Care program and that have received Direct Care Workforce Fund distributions in June 2022 and December 2022 should have received the request below that originated from the Department of Health Services, Division of Medicaid Services. We know that you are very busy with so many other priorities but it is important to note that as a recipient of Workforce Funds, completion and return of this survey is mandatory by March 24th. Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers Webinar: Keys to Employer Success: Strategies, Tips, and tricks from WisCaregiver Careers’ Most Successful Employers
WisCaregiver Careers is a workforce development program administered by the Wisconsin Health Care Association and LeadingAge Wisconsin designed to address the CNA shortage in Wisconsin nursing homes by providing free training, free certification testing, and $500 sign-on or retention bonuses. Read MoreDirect Care Workforce Survey Responses due by March 24th
All Adult Family Homes, Community Based Residential Facilities and Residential Care Apartment Complexes that participate in the Family Care program and that have received Direct Care Workforce Fund distributions in June 2022 and December 2022 should have received the request below that originated from the Department of Health Services, Division of Medicaid Services. We know that you are very busy with so many other priorities but it is important to note that as a recipient of Workforce Funds, completion and return of this survey is mandatory by March 24th. Read MoreDirect Care Workforce Survey Responses due by March 24th
All Adult Family Homes, Community Based Residential Facilities and Residential Care Apartment Complexes that participate in the Family Care program and that have received Direct Care Workforce Fund distributions in June 2022 and December 2022 should have received the request below that originated from the Department of Health Services, Division of Medicaid Services. We know that you are very busy with so many other priorities but it is important to note that as a recipient of Workforce Funds, completion and return of this survey is mandatory by March 24th. Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers Webinar - Keys to Employer Success: Strategies, Tips & Tricks
Join WisCaregiver Careers on Friday, March 17th, for a webinar with special guests from facilities that have had success with implementing WisCaregiver Careers at their home facilities. Come learn from your peers as they share their insights, tips, and secrets to success with this program. This will be a wonderful opportunity to connect with and learn from employers who have faced similar issues and experiences. Get your questions answered by those who have found creative solutions to those same questions! Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers Toolkit and Reimbursements Webinar
WisCaregiver Careers is a workforce development program administered by the Wisconsin Health Care Association and LeadingAge Wisconsin designed to address the CNA shortage in Wisconsin nursing homes by providing free training, free certification testing, and $500 sign-on or retention bonuses. Read MoreLow Staffing and Poor Infection Control May Contribute to Allegations of Fraudulent Reimbursement
The challenges of maintaining sufficient staff and implementing effective infection control measures has impacted the entire nursing home industry. Compounding the penalties faced by facilities for negative survey findings in this area, the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently sued an Ohio-based nursing home for fraud and alleged, among other things, that it provided substandard care tied to low staffing and poor infection control. Read MoreSpring Conference Is Right Around The Corner - Are You Registered?
Our 2023 Spring Conference & Expo {April 12 – 14} is right around the corner and we want to make sure YOU are there to experience this fun and exciting event with us! Register before 5 PM CST on February 24, 2023 and be entered into a $500 Cash Prize drawing. The winner will be drawn and announced during the Happy Hour held in the Expo Hall on Thursday, April 13. Winner must be present to win! Read MoreSpring Conference Keynote Speaker Announced - Don't miss it!
Register as an attendee for our upcoming 61st Annual Spring Conference & Expo in Green Bay on Apil 12- 14! You won't want to miss your chance to hear our amazing keynote speaker; Courtney Ramsey talk about Staying Power: Why Employees Leave & How to Keep Them Longer. It's the puzzle piece we are all still trying to figure out. Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers Webinar: Employer Toolkit Preview
WisCaregiver Careers is a workforce development program administered by the Wisconsin Health Care Association and LeadingAge Wisconsin designed to address the CNA shortage in Wisconsin... Read MoreAnnouncing Careers in Caring!
WHCA/WiCAL is proud to work with our national affiliate, AHCA/NCAL, on Careers in Caring, an initiative designed to help member facilities attract new staff. Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers Concludes the Fall CNA Mentoring Webinar Series
The Wisconsin Health Care Association and LeadingAge Wisconsin have received a $6 million grant for WisCaregiver Careers. WisCaregiver Careers provides four kinds of financial support... Read MoreICYMI: New Survey Finds Minnesota Long Term Care Facilities Forced To Deny More Than 11,000 Admissions In The Month Of October
A new survey conducted by the Long-Term Care Imperative, a partnership between Care Providers of Minnesota and LeadingAge Minnesota, found that nursing homes and assisted living communities across the state were forced to deny more than 11,000 admissions in October due to staffing shortages. Read MoreUpdated List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) Database File
The US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released its updated List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) database file, which reflects all OIG exclusions and reinstatement actions up to, and including, those taken in August 2021. Read MoreWHCA/WiCAL Meets with DSPS Secretary to Discuss HCP Licensure Challenges
On Tuesday, November 15, WHCA/WiCAL staff met with Dan Hereth, Secretary-Designee of the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). DSPS is the state... Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers CNA Mentoring Webinar Series
Register Today! This webinar is an open forum to discuss and answer all of your individual questions on CNA mentorship. Come ready to participate with a list of your questions. Webinar will take place on Tuesday, November 29th – 12-1:00 p.m. Read MoreDon’t Miss Out on CNA Candidate Leads: Steps to Ensure Success
Attention all nursing home employers: Are you missing out on free CNA recruiting support from WisCaregiver Careers? Over 1,500 people have registered with WisCaregiver Careers since July. Each registration triggers an automated email to all participating employers within 50 miles of the registrant’s zip code. These emails contain the registrant’s contact information and are your signal that a potential job applicant wants to learn more about your work and training opportunities. Read MoreDon’t Miss Out on CNA Candidate Leads: Steps to Ensure Success
Attention all nursing home employers: Are you missing out on free CNA recruiting support from WisCaregiver Careers? Over 1,500 people have registered with WisCaregiver Careers since July. Each registration triggers an automated email to all participating employers within 50 miles of the registrant’s zip code. These emails contain the registrant’s contact information and are your signal that a potential job applicant wants to learn more about your work and training opportunities. Read MoreNurse Aide Training – Increasing Training Capacity and Addressing Barriers
Don’t let capacity and prohibition barriers prevent you from being successful at addressing the CNA shortage. Let us help you tap into our community and collectively solve these issues! Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers CNA Mentoring Webinar Series
Register Today! This webinar is an open forum to discuss and answer all of your individual questions on CNA mentorship. Come ready to participate with a list of your questions. Webinar will take place on Tuesday, November 29th – 12-1:00 p.m. Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers CNA Mentoring Webinar Series
The Wisconsin Health Care Association and LeadingAge Wisconsin have received a $6 million grant for WisCaregiver Careers. WisCaregiver Careers provides four kinds of financial support... Read MoreUpdate: "In But Not By" Nurse Aide Training Opportunities for Providers Under 2-Year NATCEP Prohibition
WHCA/WiCAL has sought additional guidance from Wisconsin's Wisconsin Nurse Aide Training and Registry staff within the Division of Quality Assurance (DQA). Based on our conversations, WHCA/WiCAL has slightly new information for facilities who have fallen under the two-year prohibition from operating an in-house Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP). Read MorePlease Complete this Brief Survey on Health Care Professional Licensure Delays
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. Read MoreRegister for Free WisCaregiver Careers Mentorship Webinars
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. Read MoreIf Your Facility Has Former Emergency Nurse Aides Who Were NOT Placed on the Nurse Aide Registry by Oct. 7, Read This
If your Wisconsin facility has former Emergency Nurse Aides who were not able to be placed on the state's nurse aide registry by the October 7 deadline due to testing capacity issues, at this point (unless you've already secured a waiver as described below), those individuals should not be working in the facility under the scope of a nurse aide. This article includes next steps to help ensure those individuals can return to their nurse aide role. Read MoreRegister for Free WisCaregiver Careers Mentorship Webinars
Starting October 25, 2022, 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. Read MoreWHCA, AHCA Urge Federal Policymakers to Reissue Blanket 1135 Waivers for Nurse Aide Training
WHCA/WiCAL and AHCA/NCAL are continuing to advocate for federal policymakers to reinstate critical federal waivers which provided additional tools and flexibilities for providers to address ongoing caregiver shortages. Read MoreAHCA/NCAL Urges CMS to Reissue Blanket 1135 Waivers for Nurse Aide Training
CMS ended the section of the 1135 waiver that permitted the employment of temporary and emergency nurse aides on June 6, ending the temporary nurse aide program in Wisconsin on June 6 and giving emergency nurse aides four months to become a certified nursing assistant (CNA), as dictated in statute. Read MoreRegister for Free WisCaregiver Careers Mentorship Webinars
Starting October 25, 2022, 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. Read MoreReminder TOMORROW: Emergency Nurse Aides Must be on Nurse Aide Registry by Oct 7
The October 7 deadline for Emergency Nurse Aides to be placed on the Wisconsin nurse aide registry is a little more than a week away. Are your Emergency Nurse Aides positioned to be on the registry by that deadline? If not, make sure they take action as soon as possible. Read MoreReminder: Emergency Nurse Aides Must be on Nurse Aide Registry by Oct 7
The October 7 deadline for Emergency Nurse Aides to be placed on the Wisconsin nurse aide registry is a little more than a week away. Are your Emergency Nurse Aides positioned to be on the registry by that deadline? If not, make sure they take action as soon as possible. Read MoreRegister for Free WisCaregiver Careers Mentorship Webinars
Starting October 25, 2022, 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. Read MoreNow Available: Social Media Recruiting Videos from WisCaregiver Careers
WisCaregiver Careers recently released a series of 30-second versions of the program’s original promotional videos that are perfect for uploading to any social media platform. There are 9 different videos to choose from. Read MoreReminder: Emergency Nurse Aides Must be on Registry by Oct 7
The October 7 deadline for Emergency Nurse Aides to be placed on the Wisconsin nurse aide registry is six weeks away. Are your Emergency Nurse Aides positioned to be on the registry by that deadline? If not, make sure they take action as soon as possible. Read MoreCMS issues guidance on waiver opportunity from October 7th temporary and Emergency Nurse Aide Training and Certification deadline
Earlier this week, CMS issued guidance setting forth the process through which individual facilities, and statewide and countywide survey agency waivers could be approved when barriers exist that prevent the training, testing and certification of temporary and emergency nurse aides by the public health emergency (PHE) waiver sunset deadline of October 7th. Read MoreNow Available: Social Media Recruiting Videos from WisCaregiver Careers
WisCaregiver Careers recently released a series of 30-second versions of the program’s original promotional videos that are perfect for uploading to any social media platform. There are 9 different videos to choose from. Read MoreReminder: Emergency Nurse Aides Must be on Registry by Oct 7
The October 7 deadline for Emergency Nurse Aides to be placed on the Wisconsin nurse aide registry is six weeks away. Are your Emergency Nurse Aides positioned to be on the registry by that deadline? If not, make sure they take action as soon as possible. Read MoreReminder: Emergency Nurse Aides Must be on Registry by Oct 7
The October 7 deadline for Emergency Nurse Aides to be placed on the Wisconsin nurse aide registry is six weeks away. Are your Emergency Nurse Aides positioned to be on the registry by that deadline? If not, make sure they take action as soon as possible. Read MoreDUE TODAY: Nursing Home Member Response Needed: Help Us Determine Potential Demand for the Return of UW-Madison's NHA Specialized Course
WHCA/WiCAL is currently engaging with UW-Madison about the potential of reviving the UW-Madison online specialized course. As part of our ongoing discussion with UW-Madison, we have been asked to conduct a member survey to learn more about current demand for the program among providers and professionals. Read MoreNurse Aide Programs: Save the Date for the Annual Wisconsin Nurse Aide Training and Testing Forum
After a two+ year hiatus, the Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) is resuming its in-person Nurse Aide Training and Testing Forum to take place in La Crosse on Thursday, September 8th from 8:00 – 3:30. Read MoreNurse Aide Programs: Save the Date for the Annual Wisconsin Nurse Aide Training and Testing Forum
After a two+ year hiatus, the Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) is resuming its in-person Nurse Aide Training and Testing Forum to take place in La Crosse on Thursday, September 8th from 8:00 – 3:30. Read MoreNursing Home Member Response Needed: Help Us Determine Potential Demand for the Return of UW-Madison's NHA Specialized Course
WHCA/WiCAL is currently engaging with UW-Madison about the potential of reviving the UW-Madison online specialized course. As part of our ongoing discussion with UW-Madison, we have been asked to conduct a member survey to learn more about current demand for the program among providers and professionals. Read MoreWHCA/WiCAL Meets with DSPS Leadership on Licensure of Health Care Professionals
This week, WHCA/WiCAL staff participated in two meetings to discuss professional licensing of health care professionals, including RNs, LPNs, and NHAs. Read MoreGrant Opportunity: Training Healthcare Workers in Rural Communities
The Collaboration of Wisconsin (COW) Rural Healthcare Grant is being administered by a collaboration of workforce development boards and funds are available to cover tuition, books and selected supports (transportation, etc.) for qualifying participants. Read MoreICYMI: 2022 Long-Term Care Workforce Report Released
Wisconsin assisted living and nursing home providers continue to endure a workforce shortage crisis, according to a new report produced by a coalition of provider associations including WHCA/WiCAL and the Disability Service Provider Network, LeadingAge Wisconsin. Read More2022 Long-Term Care Workforce Report Released: Workforce Shortage Crisis Worsens
Wisconsin assisted living and nursing home providers continue to endure a workforce shortage crisis, according to a new report produced by a coalition of provider associations including WHCA/WiCAL and the Disability Service Provider Network, LeadingAge Wisconsin. Read More2022 Long-Term Care Workforce Report Released: Workforce Shortage Crisis Worsens
Wisconsin assisted living and nursing home providers continue to endure a workforce shortage crisis, according to a new report produced by a coalition of provider associations including WHCA/WiCAL and the Disability Service Provider Network, LeadingAge Wisconsin. Read MoreICYMI: Increasing Nursing Home Staffing Minimums Estimated at $10 Billion Annually
The American Health Care Association (AHCA) released a new report from accounting and consulting firm CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), which found that increasing staffing minimums at the federal level will require billions of dollars each year to hire tens of thousands of more caregivers. Read MoreSave the Date: Annual Wisconsin Nurse Aide Training and Testing Forum
The Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) recently announced the resumption of the annual in-person Nurse Aide Training and Testing Forum which will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2022, 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Western Technical College in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Read MoreReport: Increasing Nursing Home Staffing Minimums Estimated at $10 Billion Annually
The American Health Care Association (AHCA) released a new report from accounting and consulting firm CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), which found that increasing staffing minimums at the federal level will require billions of dollars each year to hire tens of thousands of more caregivers. Read MoreWisconsin Workers Compensation Rates Set to Decrease
Effective October 1, 2022 Wisconsin Workers Compensation rates will be decreasing again, with an overall decrease in Wisconsin by an average of 8.47%. Read MoreUpcoming Webinar: Interested in Employing International Health Care Workers in Your LTC Center?
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) team, along with experts in recruiting international workers, will be hosting a virtual session on employing international workers, including nurses. Are you interested in potentially recruiting overseas or having trouble doing so for health care workers? This webinar will help you better understand the process, while getting your pressing questions answered. Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers Launches Statewide Media Campaign
WisCaregiver Careers, the workforce development program providing free CNA training, fee CNA testing and $500 6-month retention bonuses, launched its statewide media campaign on July 11, 2022. The media campaign includes streaming radio and TV ads, as well as social media outreach and print ads in local newspapers across the state. Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers Launches New Facebook Page!
WisCaregiver Careers has a new Facebook page! Please follow the page so that our content appears in your newsfeed. Also be sure to like and share our posts if you are participating in WisCaregiver Careers. Read MoreUpcoming Webinar: Interested in Employing International Health Care Workers in Your LTC Center?
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) team, along with experts in recruiting international workers, will be hosting a virtual session on employing international workers, including nurses. Are you interested in potentially recruiting overseas or having trouble doing so for health care workers? This webinar will help you better understand the process, while getting your pressing questions answered. Read MoreUpcoming Webinar: Interested in Employing International Health Care Workers in Your LTC Center?
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) team, along with experts in recruiting international workers, will be hosting a virtual session on employing international workers, including nurses. Are you interested in potentially recruiting overseas or having trouble doing so for health care workers? This webinar will help you better understand the process, while getting your pressing questions answered. Read MoreUpcoming Webinar: Interested in Employing International Health Care Workers in Your LTC Center?
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) team, along with experts in recruiting international workers, will be hosting a virtual session on employing international workers, including nurses. Are you interested in potentially recruiting overseas or having trouble doing so for health care workers? This webinar will help you better understand the process, while getting your pressing questions answered. Read MoreICYMI: WisCaregiver Careers Launches New Website
The new WisCaregiver Careers public website is now live. Please visit the site at WisCaregiver.com. Click on the links to acquaint yourself with the information, resources, tools, and functionality of the site. This is what members of the public -- including potential new CNAs -- will see when they visit this website. Read MoreUpdates to Employee Retention Tax Credit Program Eligibility Webinar
AHCA/NCAL released a free pre-recorded webinar about the basics of the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC), assessing possible eligibility, and how to seek help, including AHCA/NCAL basic technical support. Read MoreUpdates to Employee Retention Tax Credit Program Eligibility Webinar
AHCA/NCAL released a free pre-recorded webinar about the basics of the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC), assessing possible eligibility, and how to seek help, including AHCA/NCAL basic technical support. Read MoreNew WisCaregiver Careers Website is Now Live!
The new WisCaregiver Careers public website is now live. Please visit the site at WisCaregiver.com. Click on the links to acquaint yourself with the information, resources, tools, and functionality of the site. This is what members of the public -- including potential new CNAs -- will see when they visit this website. Read MoreRegister Today for the June 16 WisCaregiver Careers Employer Webinar
All nursing home employers are invited to attend WisCaregiver Careers’ next webinar on Thursday, June 16, at 2:30pm. At this webinar, we will provide important information employers must know to receive their reimbursements for training and bonuses. Read MoreICYMI: DHS Takes Positive New Approach to Granting NATCEP Two-Year Prohibition Waivers
Personnel with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) have notified WHCA/WiCAL that they are adopting a new approach to granting waivers from the two-year prohibition for nursing facilities hosting Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Programs. Read MoreRegister Today for the June 16 WisCaregiver Careers Employer Webinar
All nursing home employers are invited to attend WisCaregiver Careers’ next webinar on Thursday, June 16, at 2:30pm. At this webinar, we will provide important information employers must know to receive their reimbursements for training and bonuses. Read MoreNEW: DHS Takes Positive New Approach to Granting NATCEP Two-Year Prohibition Waivers
Personnel with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) have notified WHCA/WiCAL that they are adopting a new approach to granting waivers from the two-year prohibition for nursing facilities hosting Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Programs. Read MoreNEW: DHS Takes Positive New Approach to Granting NATCEP Two-Year Prohibition Waivers
Personnel with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) have notified WHCA/WiCAL that they are adopting a new approach to granting waivers from the two-year prohibition for nursing facilities hosting Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Programs. Read MoreRegister Today for the June 16 WisCaregiver Careers Employer Webinar
All nursing home employers are invited to attend WisCaregiver Careers’ next webinar on Thursday, June 16, at 2:30pm. At this webinar, we will provide important information employers must know to receive their reimbursements for training and bonuses. Read MoreWisconsin Caregiver Project Training Survey: Responses Due May 27
The Wisconsin Caregiver Project was originally developed in 2006 by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Quality Assurance (DQA), in partnership with the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO), Center for Community Development, Engagement and Training (CCDET) to help prevent abuse and neglect by caregivers in long-term care settings. Since that time, DQA and UWO CCDET have continued to collaborate to develop hundreds of hours of curriculum and provide thousands of hours of training to support the development of caregivers, supervisors and managers across the state. Read MoreGovernor Evers, DHS Announce $6 Million Investment in WisCaregiver Careers
Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced earlier this week announced a $6 million in WisCaregiver Careers, a workforce development program administered by WHCA and LeadingAge Wisconsin designed to address the CNA shortage in Wisconsin nursing homes by providing free training, free certification testing, and $500 caregiver bonuses. Read MoreWisconsin Caregiver Project Training Survey: Responses Due May 27
The Wisconsin Caregiver Project was originally developed in 2006 by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Quality Assurance (DQA), in partnership with the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO), Center for Community Development, Engagement and Training (CCDET) to help prevent abuse and neglect by caregivers in long-term care settings. Since that time, DQA and UWO CCDET have continued to collaborate to develop hundreds of hours of curriculum and provide thousands of hours of training to support the development of caregivers, supervisors and managers across the state. Read MoreGovernor Evers, DHS Announce $6 Million Investment in WisCaregiver Careers
Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced earlier this week announced a $6 million in WisCaregiver Careers, a workforce development program administered by WHCA and LeadingAge Wisconsin designed to address the CNA shortage in Wisconsin nursing homes by providing free training, free certification testing, and $500 caregiver bonuses. Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers Employer Kick-Off Webinar: Recording Now Available!
The recording for the WisCaregiver Careers Employer Kick-Off Webinar is now available! Learn about the new and improved funding and programming. Read MoreWisconsin Caregiver Project Training Survey: Responses Due May 27
The Wisconsin Caregiver Project was originally developed in 2006 by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Quality Assurance (DQA), in partnership with the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO), Center for Community Development, Engagement and Training (CCDET) to help prevent abuse and neglect by caregivers in long-term care settings. Since that time, DQA and UWO CCDET have continued to collaborate to develop hundreds of hours of curriculum and provide thousands of hours of training to support the development of caregivers, supervisors and managers across the state. Read MoreWisconsin Caregiver Project Training Survey: Responses Due May 27
The Wisconsin Caregiver Project was originally developed in 2006 by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Quality Assurance (DQA), in partnership with the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO), Center for Community Development, Engagement and Training (CCDET) to help prevent abuse and neglect by caregivers in long-term care settings. Since that time, DQA and UWO CCDET have continued to collaborate to develop hundreds of hours of curriculum and provide thousands of hours of training to support the development of caregivers, supervisors and managers across the state. Read MoreHHS ASPE Releases Workforce Study
Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) released a workforce-related study entitled, Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Hospital and Outpatient Clinician Workforce: Challenges and Policy Responses. Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers Info Webinar TOMORROW
Please join us tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. to learn about WisCaregiver Careers’ new and improved funding and programming. Attend to learn more about how to tap into this new funding, the upcoming statewide media campaign, and CNA recruitment resources. Read MoreAHCA/NCAL Partners with Welcome.US: Working with Local Refugee Groups
President Biden announced last month that 100,000 people forced to flee Ukraine can seek safe haven in the United States, and beginning April 25, they can apply to come here under a government program known as “Uniting for Ukraine.” Read MoreAHCA/NCAL Partners with Welcome.US: Working with Local Refugee Groups
President Biden announced last week that 100,000 people forced to flee Ukraine can seek safe haven in the United States, and beginning April 25, they can apply to come here under a government program known as “Uniting for Ukraine.” Read MorePHI Releases State Policy Strategies Around Direct Care Workforce
In April, PHI released a new resource for state policy leaders focused on the country's direct care workers. According to PHI, the new policy guide, State Policy Strategies for Strengthening the Direct Care Workforce, describes “24 strategies that states have used to strengthen this essential workforce, improving access to long-term services and supports for everyone.” Read MoreWebinar Recording Now Available: WisCaregiver Careers Employer Kickoff
Yesterday, WisCaregiver Careers held an Employer Kick-Off Webinar for nursing home providers to learn about WisCaregiver Careers’ new and improved funding and programming, the upcoming statewide media campaign, and CNA recruitment resources. Read MorePHI Releases State Policy Strategies Around Direct Care Workforce
In April, PHI released a new resource for state policy leaders focused on the country's direct care workers. According to PHI, the new policy guide, State Policy Strategies for Strengthening the Direct Care Workforce, describes “24 strategies that states have used to strengthen this essential workforce, improving access to long-term services and supports for everyone.” Read MoreTODAY: WisCaregiver Careers 2022 Employer Kickoff Webinar
Please join us to learn about WisCaregiver Careers’ new and improved funding and programming. Attend to learn more about how to tap into this new funding, the upcoming statewide media campaign, and CNA recruitment resources. Read MoreGuest Column: Voluntary Benefits Are Not One Size Fits All: Customizing a Strategy for Senior Living & Social Services
It’s easy for generalist brokers to take one look at your senior living organization and tell you what your benefits should look like based off what’s worked in the past for their other clients. But, when you’re forced into a pre-packaged strategy, it’s unlikely that your employees will actually engage with your benefits. Read MoreAnnouncing New and Improved WisCaregiver Careers Funding and Programming
We are pleased to announce that WisCaregiver Careers has received an additional $6 million from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. This new funding will reimburse participating nursing home employers to train and certify an additional 3,000 CNAs. It will also reimburse employers for the $500 bonuses paid to WisCaregivers at 6-month retention. Read MoreICYMI: Announcing New and Improved WisCaregiver Careers Funding and Programming
We are pleased to announce that WisCaregiver Careers has received an additional $6 million from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. This new funding will reimburse participating nursing home employers to train and certify an additional 3,000 CNAs. It will also reimburse employers for the $500 bonuses paid to WisCaregivers at 6-month retention. Read MoreAnnouncing New and Improved WisCaregiver Careers Funding and Programming
We are pleased to announce that WisCaregiver Careers has received an additional $6 million from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. This new funding will reimburse participating nursing home employers to train and certify an additional 3,000 CNAs. It will also reimburse employers for the $500 bonuses paid to WisCaregivers at 6-month retention. Read MoreICYMI: NHA Examining Board Holds First Meeting of 2022
On Thursday, March 17, the Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrator Examining Board held its first scheduled meeting of 2022. Read MoreSocial Media and the Workforce: How to Use Facebook Ads to Amplify Your Facility's Recruitment Efforts
We want to help you build your recruiting toolkit! Read on for our step-by-step guide on how to use Facebook ads for an easy, low-cost, and targeted approach to recruitment. Read MoreApplications Open for Project Growth Grants! New Grant Program Aims to Build Relationships Between Early Care and Business Communities
The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) opened applications recently for Project Growth, a $20 million grant program designed to help solve the challenges facing Wisconsin’s child care system and bolster the state’s economy. Read MoreSocial Media and the Workforce: How to Use Facebook Ads to Amplify Your Facility's Recruitment Efforts
We want to help you build your recruiting toolkit! Read on for our step-by-step guide on how to use Facebook ads for an easy, low-cost, and targeted approach to recruitment. Read MoreAHCA/NCAL Seeks Stories for Careers in Aging Week
Careers in Aging Week (CIAW) this year will take place April 17-23. During this week, AHCA/NCAL is looking to highlight stories of individual caregivers and why they love their career in long term care and would like to spotlight a variety of career paths (activities directors, nurses, CNAs, housekeeping, dietary positions, etc). Read MoreNHA Examining Board Holds First Meeting of 2022
On Thursday, March 17, the Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrator Examining Board held its first scheduled meeting of 2022. Read MoreFunding Signed into Law to Address Backlogs and Delays with Processing Immigration Visas
On March 15, President Biden signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act. This includes $275 million to help the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services address the backlogs and delays with processing immigration visas. Read MoreAdvanced Practice Nurses Bill Passes Legislature
The State Senate this week signed off on a bill titled the “APRN Modernization Act,” related to the scope of practice of certain RNs by allowing categories of Advance Practice Registered Nurses in Wisconsin. Read MoreHarm to Healthcare Workers Bill Clears Legislature, Heads to Governor's Desk
On Tuesday, March 8, the Wisconsin State Senate passed Assembly Bill 960, legislation which creates a penalty enhancer for battery to health care providers or workers who work in a health care setting. The bill passed the Assembly on February 23. Read MoreEvers Signs Bills to Support Service Members and Families, Address Workforce Shortage
Governor Tony Evers earlier this week signed two bills at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove to support service members and their families, while also helping to address Wisconsin’s workforce challenges. Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers Releases New Videos: Meet Leticia!
This week, we are pleased to introduce you to Leticia. In the video, Leticia shares about how she built a caring career and advanced from CNA to LPN. Read MoreApprenticeship Grant Funding Opportunity
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced an apprenticeship grant funding opportunity, Apprenticeship Building America Grant Program. DOL is offering apprenticeship grant funding totaling $113 million to pay for worker apprenticeship programs, in an effort to bolster its registered apprenticeship program. Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers Launches Facebook Page
WisCaregiver Careers recently launched a Facebook page! Please like the page so that our content appears in your newsfeed. Also be sure to like and share our posts if you are participating in WisCaregiver Careers. Read MoreApplications Open for Project Growth Grants! New Grant Program Aims to Build Relationships Between Early Care and Business Communities
The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) opened applications recently for Project Growth, a $20 million grant program designed to help solve the challenges facing Wisconsin’s child care system and bolster the state’s economy. Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers Releases New Videos: Meet Lori!
WisCaregiver Careers recently released a new series of videos intended to recruit new people to become CNAs in Wisconsin nursing homes. This week, we are pleased to introduce you to Lori. In the video, Lori shares about her 36 rewarding years as a CNA. Read MoreAHCA/NCAL Seeks Stories for Careers in Aging Week
Careers in Aging Week (CIAW) this year will take place April 17-23. During this week, AHCA/NCAL is looking to highlight stories of individual caregivers and why they love their career in long term care and would like to spotlight a variety of career paths (activities directors, nurses, CNAs, housekeeping, dietary positions, etc). Read MoreFree Webinar Tomorrow! CNAonline: How the Hybrid Training Program Works
The American Health Care Association’s "How to be a Nurse Assistant" blended online nurse assistant course gives long-term care facilities a unique approach to training nurse assistants. This webinar will provide an overview of the blended online nurse assistant course. Read MoreSocial Media and the Workforce: How to Use Facebook Ads to Amplify Your Facility's Recruitment Efforts
We want to help you build your recruiting toolkit! WisCaregiver Careers has digital recruiting resources that you can use to get potential applicants in your community excited about starting a healthcare career as a CNA, but how do you translate content into job applicants? Read on for our step-by-step guide on how to use Facebook ads for an easy, low-cost, and targeted approach to recruitment. Read MoreApprenticeship Grant Funding Opportunity
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced an apprenticeship grant funding opportunity, Apprenticeship Building America Grant Program. DOL is offering apprenticeship grant funding totaling $113 million to pay for worker apprenticeship programs, in an effort to bolster its registered apprenticeship program. Read MoreUW School of Medicine and Public Health Provides Funding Increase for Student Worker Program
The UW School of Medicine and Public Health program announced earlier this week that it is providing $500,000 for the effort, doubling the total funding for the incentive program that was announced in December 2021. The state Department of Health Services provided the initial funds. Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers Releases New Videos: Meet Leticia!
This week, we are pleased to introduce you to Raven. As Raven explains in the video, "I think it is just in my nature to be a caretaker. I love taking care of people." https://vimeo.com/672429796 Read MoreUpcoming Free Webinar! CNAonline: How the Hybrid Training Program Works
This webinar will provide an overview of the blended online nurse assistant course. Read MoreAHCA/NCAL Seeks Stories for Careers in Aging Week
Careers in Aging Week (CIAW) this year will take place April 17-23. During this week, AHCA/NCAL is looking to highlight stories of individual caregivers and why they love their career in long term care and would like to spotlight a variety of career paths (activities directors, nurses, CNAs, housekeeping, dietary positions, etc). Read MoreAHCA/NCAL Seeks Stories for Careers in Aging Week
Careers in Aging Week (CIAW) this year will take place April 17-23. During this week, AHCA/NCAL is looking to highlight stories of individual caregivers and why they love their career in long term care and would like to spotlight a variety of career paths (activities directors, nurses, CNAs, housekeeping, dietary positions, etc). Read MoreUW System Renews Student Health Care Worker Initiative for 2022!
The UW System has renewed its very successful Student Health Care Worker initiative through February 28, 2022. During the winter of 2020 -2021, over 2000 students worked in Wisconsin’s health care facilities. Nursing facilities, assisted living centers and residences for folks living with disabilities, as well as other clinical and health care settings, are eligible to employ the students. Read MoreUpcoming Webinar! CNAonline: How the Hybrid Training Program Works
This webinar will provide an overview of the blended online nurse assistant course. Read MoreDHS to End Agency Staffing Resource Assistance Service
According to a news bulletin sent earlier today, DHS will no longer be accepting new staffing requests through the DHS Agency Staffing Resource Assistance Service after Friday, February 18. Read MoreUW System Renews Student Health Care Worker Initiative for 2022!
The UW System has renewed its very successful Student Health Care Worker initiative through February 28, 2022. During the winter of 2020 -2021, over 2000 students worked in Wisconsin’s health care facilities. Nursing facilities, assisted living centers and residences for folks living with disabilities, as well as other clinical and health care settings, are eligible to employ the students. Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers Releases New Videos: Meet Raven!
This week, we are pleased to introduce you to Raven. As Raven explains in the video, "I think it is just in my nature to be a caretaker. I love taking care of people." https://vimeo.com/672429796 Read MoreUpcoming Webinar! CNAonline: How the Hybrid Training Program Works
This webinar will provide an overview of the blended online nurse assistant course. Read MoreDHS to End Agency Staffing Resource Assistance Service
According to a news bulletin sent earlier today, DHS will no longer be accepting new staffing requests through the DHS Agency Staffing Resource Assistance Service after Friday, February 18. Read MoreUpcoming Webinar! CNAonline: How the Hybrid Training Program Works
This webinar will provide an overview of the blended online nurse assistant course. Read MoreDHS to End Agency Staffing Resource Assistance Service
According to a news bulletin sent earlier today, DHS will no longer be accepting new staffing requests through the DHS Agency Staffing Resource Assistance Service after Friday, February 18. Read MoreWisCaregiver Careers Releases New Videos: Meet Zoe!
WisCaregiver Careers recently released a new series of videos intended to recruit new people to become CNAs in Wisconsin nursing homes. Read MoreUW System Renews Student Health Care Worker Initiative for 2022!
The UW System has renewed its very successful Student Health Care Worker initiative through February 28, 2022. During the winter of 2020 -2021, over 2000 students worked in Wisconsin’s health care facilities. Nursing facilities, assisted living centers and residences for folks living with disabilities, as well as other clinical and health care settings, are eligible to employ the students. Read MoreResponses Due Tomorrow! 2022 Workforce Shortage Survey
Wisconsin’s LTC provider associations are once again conducting the Workforce Shortage survey again in an effort to keep our workforce crisis front and center for state legislators. Responses are due Friday, February 18! Read MoreICYMI: New Bureau Of Labor Statistics Data Shows Workforce Crisis Continues Among Long Term Care Facilities
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), nursing homes have lost 238,000 caregivers since the beginning of the pandemic. A report from AHCA/NCAL summarizing BLS data with new January numbers showed that overall long term care workforce levels are the lowest they have been in 15 years. Read MoreUW System Renews Student Health Care Worker Initiative for 2022!
The UW System has renewed its very successful Student Health Care Worker initiative through February 28, 2022. During the winter of 2020 -2021, over 2000 students worked in Wisconsin’s health care facilities. Nursing facilities, assisted living centers and residences for folks living with disabilities, as well as other clinical and health care settings, are eligible to employ the students. Read MoreNew Bureau Of Labor Statistics Data Shows Workforce Crisis Continues Among Long Term Care Facilities
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), nursing homes have lost 238,000 caregivers since the beginning of the pandemic. A report from AHCA/NCAL summarizing BLS data with new January numbers showed that overall long term care workforce levels are the lowest they have been in 15 years. Read MoreDCF Childcare Grant Application Window, February 28 – April 4, 2022
The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families has announced it will be accepting applications for its Partner Up and Dream Up Childcare Grant Programs February 28 - April 4, 2022. Read MoreWorkforce Wonders: What to Do About Candidates Dropping Out of the Hiring Process?
Dear Workforce Wonders:We are struggling to get CNAs to show up for interviews, even after a good phone introduction. Or we hire them, and they may show up for one shift, then we are ghosted.
I know this is not a new story, but what are you hearing about best practices to combat this?
-Ghosted Read More