Assisted Living PEAL/WCCEAL
Achieving excellence in assisted living requires a comprehensive approach that addresses the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs of residents while promoting their autonomy, dignity, and quality of life. The Performance Excellence in Assisted Living (PEAL) program is designed to provide WiCAL members with key performance improvement techniques, along with the guidance and support needed to ensure WiCAL members achieve the highest standards of excellence in the assisted living sector. Through PEAL, WiCAL members are able to ensure their residents and resident families know of the commitment and dedication to excellence.
Unlike other programs, participating in PEAL is free to all WiCAL members. The goal of the association is to have all WiCAL members enrolled in PEAL. We encourage all members to maximize their membership benefits by enrolling in PEAL. The first step to becoming facility with high quality outcomes, is to enroll in PEAL. Once you complete the PEAL application, WHCA/WiCAL will enroll you into WCCEAL! It’s never too late to start on your quality journey! Let us help you become the best of the best amongst Wisconsin’s Assisted Living Communities!
WiCAL is a proud partner and dedicated sponsor of the Wisconsin Collaborative Coalition for Excellence in Assisted Living (WCCEAL). The PEAL program was approved by WCCEAL, the Bureau of Assisted Living (BAL) and by the Center for Health Systems Research & Analysis (CHRSA) in April 2012. For over a decade, WICAL has used PEAL to expand the many benefits, opportunities, and educational programs to our WICAL members participating in the program. WCCEAL is a group of dedicated people organized to improve the outcomes of individuals living in Wisconsin assisted living communities (ALCs). The state of Wisconsin recognized the importance of addressing quality in Assisted Living. In 2009, WCCEAL was formed to redesign the way quality is ensured and improved for individuals residing in ALCs. This public/private coalition utilizes a collective impact model approach that brings together the state, the industry, the consumer, and academia to identify and implement agreed upon approaches designed to improve the outcomes of individuals living in Wisconsin ALCs.
The WCCEAL Advisory group meets monthly to discuss, build and improve the WCCEAL program. CEO, Rick Abrams, Vice President of Business Development, Jena Jackson, and Director of Administration & Member Services, Taylor Larson, all serve as WCCEAL Advisory Group members. Participation in PEAL allows facilities to enroll in WCCEAL and access critical data, information, resources, and education. Since its inception, WCCEAL has gained significant recognition and attention, and participation is taking on greater tangible significance. WiCAL members that do not currently participate in PEAL/WCCEAL are encouraged to join their fellow members in this important collaboration.
Achieving excellence in assisted living requires a commitment to person-centered care, a focus on resident safety and security, a comfortable living environment, family involvement, and a culture of continuous quality improvement. By enrolling in PEAL & WCCEAL, you are one step closer to becoming a shining star. Let us help you achieve your goals and become the best of the best providers in Wisconsin.
Learn More about PEAL & WCCEAL and How to Maximize Membership Benefits: Review the PEAL/WCCEAL Toolkit
The mission of WCCEAL is to promote excellence in assisted living by developing and implementing evidence-based practices, policies, and training programs that improve the quality of care and quality of life for residents. The coalition also works to enhance collaboration and communication among stakeholders, share best practices and resources, and support research and innovation in the field of assisted living.
WCCEAL has developed a set of core competencies for assisted living facilities in Wisconsin, which serve as a framework for assessing and improving the quality of care provided. The competencies cover a range of areas, including resident-centered care, staff training and development, health and safety, and quality improvement. Choose quality. Become the standard for care in the state of Wisconsin. Let us guide you and help you on this journey. Enroll in PEAL & WCCEAL today!
Benefits of WCCEAL?
- Membership in a statewide Coalition
- Access to a secure data-driven platform
- Regular feedback through data-driven reports
- Targeted support to adapt your quality improvement efforts
- Free access to the clinical resource center
- Access to promotional media resources
Trend Tracking and QI Variable Reports
The Summary Report provides graphic and table visualizations of the Quality Improvement Variables data submitted by WCCEAL communities in a given quarter. The Trend Report provides graphic and table visualizations of some of the numerical Quality Improvement Variables data submitted by WCCEAL communities and how they change over a number of quarters.
Where do I go for more information and to sign up to become a WCCEAL member?
Review the PEAL/WCCEAL Toolkit
Next, enroll in PEAL by Clicking HERE and WHCA/WiCAL will enroll you into WCCEAL. To create a user profile for an existing PEAL/WCCEAL member, go to the WCCEAL website and register for an account.
Please let us know how we can help. If you have any questions about WCCEAL, please contact our Director of Administration and Association Services, Taylor Larson, at taylor@whcawical.org.