National Quality Award – Intent to Apply

The Quality Award Program’s intent to apply (ITA) deadline is approaching on November 15, 2022. The Program team encourages applicants who plan to apply for...
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Webinar - Mindfulness & Self Care, the Art of Slowing Down in Order to Speed Up

Register TODAY for the November Seminar Series webinar. The webinar will be hosted on November 29, from 1-2pm and it's just $49 for members to...
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Free Webinar on the Implementation and Use of Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Nursing Homes

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will provide a detailed review of Enhanced Barrier Precautions in nursing homes followed by a conversation with the...
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Update: "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).
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ICYMI: Assisted Living providers: How the New CDC Guidance Masking Policy Affects Your Setting

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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QSO-23-02-ALL: Revised Guidance for Staff Vaccination Requirements 

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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WisCaregiver 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...
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WHCA/WICAL & Pharmacy Society of WI partnering to Maximize Vaccinations

WHCA/WiCAL is working with the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin to maximize Influenza and COVID 19 booster vaccination.
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Agencies are invited to apply for no cost Covid surplus items from DHS

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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Real Time Medical System Available Through Superior Health

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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November 12th Survey Deadline - HCBS Minimum Reimbursement Rates

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...
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