WHCA/WiCAL and other state provider associations recently conducted an unprecedented, in-depth statewide member survey to put the workforce crisis into real numbers. The results of the survey are now available in the form of a joint provider association Workforce Report.
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Discussions on the Wisconsin Department of Health Services continued among Legislators on the Joint Finance Committee this week with no hearings on the proposal having been scheduled.
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The CMS Nursing Home Compare website now includes six new quality measures, four short-stay and two long-stay measures.
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The first public meeting on the 2016-17 Medicaid Nursing Home payment methodology was held by DHS in Madison on Wednesday, April 27.
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced recently the appointment of Rene Eastman to the position of Section Chief for Nursing Home Policy & Rate Setting, effective May 16th.
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On Thursday, June 9 AHCA/NCAL will host training on How to Run Reports in LTC Trend Tracker and How to Set up your Dashboard. Utilizing the tools within LTC Trend Tracker will help members keep track of progress towards achieving goals of the AHCA/NCAL Quality Initiative and to prepare for mandatory reporting.
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WHCA/WiCAL wrapped up a successful Spring Conference in Wisconsin Dells last week, with nearly 400 attendees descending on the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, April 20-22.
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Nationally-recognized leader in healthcare consulting and Certified Speaking Professional Clint Maun presented a webinar on Advancing Staff Retention for WHCA/WiCAL on Wednesday afternoon. Maun provided his expert advice and input regarding staff recruitment and retention. The presentation was recorded and is available for purchase for $29 for members and $39 for non-members. If you are interested in purchasing the recorded webinar, please contact Skitch MacKenzie at WHCA/WiCAL.
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This week, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services released a statement on the ongoing investigation into the Elizabethkingia outbreak.
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Each year, AHCA/NCAL selects "Future Leaders in Long Term Care," individuals identified by state affiliate associations who demonstrate compassion, dedication, and the drive to lead in the long term care profession. If you know of a deserving individual, please contact WHCA/WiCAL Executive Director John Vander Meer.
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The NCAL Awards Program recognizes assisted living employees from around the country who demonstrate exemplary work within the profession. Each year, members may nominate colleagues for four...
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WHCA/WiCAL is proud to announce that the Spring 2016 issue of our semi-annual magazine, Continuum, along with our 2016 Membership Directory! Members will be receiving...
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The American Health Care Association (AHCA)/National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) applauded the Senator’s efforts in a press release, saying the bill “makes it easier for foreign nurses and other health care workers to get jobs” in a sector that is experiencing a workforce shortage that only grows worse as the country ages.
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER This July, WHCA/WiCAL will offer three emergency preparedness workshops around the state led by Ray Miller, Director of Risk & Safety...
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