The Wisconsin Court of Appeals recently issued a decision in the case, Miceli-Krupka vs. Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin (Children’s). The Court’s decision can be found here. In Children’s, the Court of Appeals reviewed an $8 million trial jury verdict against Children’s. The trial jury concluded that Children’s staff failed to follow through on implementing its Read More
WHCA/WiCAL staff recently joined Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) staff and other representatives from the nursing home provider community for our quarterly meeting, an opportunity to receive updates from DQA and ask for answers on specific issues impacting WHCA/WiCAL nursing home members. At our recent meeting, we received the following updates, primarily from Jessica Radtke Read More
Spring graduation season is right around the corner, with 85 colleges and universities handing out diplomas to a significant portion of the state’s more than 330,000 students. A number of these graduates are applying for professional licenses and certifications and the state’s Department of Safety and Professional Services will likely receive a record number of Read More
WCCEAL Members: The 2026 1st Quarter Quality Improvement Variables submission period closes April 15th. Please make sure to get your QI Variable data submitted as soon as you can! How to Submit the QI Variables: Click Here: https://qid.wisc.edu/login/index.php and use your login credentials Click the EQUALITY Tab Click the QI VARIABLES Tab Click QI VARIABLES Read More
WHCA/WiCAL is proud to recognize EasyShifts, a valued Elite Business Partner, for their strong commitment to our association and to long-term care providers across Wisconsin. EasyShifts supports WHCA/WiCAL’s programs and education initiatives while delivering an innovative online scheduling solution that helps providers streamline staffing, improve communication, and operate more efficiently. To learn more about EasyShifts, Read More
As a WHCA/WiCAL member, you are automatically a member of our national affiliate, American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). To follow please find a comprehensive 2026 first quarter federal update from AHCA/NCAL President & CEO, Clif Porter: View Update Here Read More
WHCA/WiCAL works closely with the Wisconsin Representatives of Activities Professionals (WRAP), Wisconsin’s premier association for activities professionals working in the nursing home and assisted living settings. We encourage all activities professionals to join WRAP. Here is additional background on the organization: Why WRAP? We would also like to bring two additional items to your attention: Read More
Meeting details When: April 3, 7–8 a.m. This webinar series provides timely updates on public health issues that are relevant to health care providers and other members of the public health community in Wisconsin. The topic this month is: Prion Diseases Join the webinar Or dial: 669-254-5252 Webinar ID: 161 710 1187 Presenters Ian Pray, CDC Read More
The 2026 Nurse Corps Scholarship Program application cycle is open. Applications must be submitted on or before Thursday, April 9th at 7:30 Eastern Time/6:30 Central Time. The Nurse Corps Scholarship Program is a national program administered by the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). It provides scholarships to RN students, including Advanced Practice RN Read More
The Division of Quality Assurance (DQA), in partnership with the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Center for Community Development, Engagement & Training (UWO CCDET), shared the April virtual workshops available through the Wisconsin Caregiver Training Project. Early April workshops are approaching quickly, and we’re actively monitoring registrations this week. If you’ve been planning to attend, now is Read More