AHCA/NCAL hosted a webinar on Friday, January 20 to discuss the importance of – and to provide tips for – contacting CMS to weigh in on proposals the agency is currently writing for SNF minimum staffing requirements. Presenters included AHCA/NCAL President and CEO Mark Parkinson and Senior Director of Grassroots Program Matthew Smyth.
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On Tuesday, January 24, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers (D) delivered the 2023 State of the State (SOTS) address. Evers included in his remarks his proposal to invest in Wisconsin's health care workforce.
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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.
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Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBPs) are an infection prevention and control strategy used to protect nursing home residents from the threat of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). In July 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released
updated guidance for the use of EBPs in nursing homes.
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has received reports of challenges in obtaining sufficient supply of antivirals for prophylaxis and treatment of influenza of patients and staff in long-term care facilities (LTCFs).
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Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released two important updates related to the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Phase 4 and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural payments HRSA began distributing in November 2021 and throughout 2022.
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Join WHCA/WiCAL on February 1, from 10 – 11 AM CST, for an introductory educational webinar on the Wisconsin Coalition for Collaborative Excellence in Assisted Living (WCCEAL) program.
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