The Division of Medicaid Services (DMS) is holding a public provider meeting next Friday, July 19 to discuss updates to the
Methods of Implementation for Nursing Home Payment Rates. The meeting will be held virtually. More details and a link to join the meeting is available
here.
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Mark Parkinson, CEO, American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living, provides and update on issues impacting upon the long term care sector during the first six months of 2024.
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As we have previously reported, Jim Stoa, our Vice President for Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs, recently departed WHCA/WiCAL for a new position. We have developed a
job description for Jim’s position for your review and consideration.
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In the United States, nearly 90% of the long-term care workforce is comprised of women. Yet, less than 20% of all long-term care leadership roles are held by women. The future stability and successes of the long-term care sector will be dependent on strong leadership. This is why it's crucial for this sector to actively support and empower its largest workforce: the women of long-term care.
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WHCA/WiCAL partnered with LeadingAge Wisconsin and MetaStar on a federal grant to provide free education and training in pressure injuries and diabetic foot ulcers in August 2022. There are still training opportunities available before the grant ends on August 31
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WHCA/WiCAL will be partnering with LeadingAge Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Assisted Living Association on a Wisconsin facility-specific compensation survey. LeadingAge has contracted with “the Management Association (MRA)”, to disseminate the survey link, collate the salary and benefit information and assemble the final report.
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This year, AHCA/NCAL will hold a
webinar series focused on workforce-related matters impacting long term care (LTC) providers across the country. This series will focus on issues including: Career ladders, Getting more youth interested in the LTC field, and Hiring immigrants and refugees.
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We will be publishing the 2024 Business Partner Showcase on July 19th! This offers you and your business the opportunity to provide a full-page ad for FREE! Please get your ads submitted by 5:00 pm CST TODAY to be included in the showcase.
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The QI Variable submission period is open through
July 15. Please make sure to get your QI Variable data submitted as soon as you can!
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From our national affiliate, AHCA/NCAL, an overview of recently released CMS
QSO memo 24 -14. We note specifically the important change in the Staff Turnover Measure Methodology in Nursing Home Care Compare.
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This past week, LicensE account subscriptions were upgraded. This upgrade requires you to change the password associated with your LicensE account(s). Please take this necessary action to reestablish access to your LicensE account.
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The University of Wisconsin – Green Bay is heading up an initiative to request all health care providers share their education and training needs in the areas of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. To follow you will find a link to a survey that you can complete if you wish to do so.
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