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April 2022 Edition

Upcoming WiCAL Learning Session: Rebooting Your Infection Control Program

During the past two years, the pandemic has forced us to focus on the infection control measures surrounding the pandemic. As we move forward, the basics of a comprehensive Infection Control program may need to be rebooted. This program will review elements of a comprehensive Infection Prevention and Control program. Requirements for antibiotic stewardship will also be reviewed as well as methods to track medications prescribed to treat pathogens. Various tools & resources will be shared as well as at least one in electronic format.
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Applications Due May 6! Apply for NCAL Board of Directors

The American Health Care Association (AHCA) and National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) are preparing for their 2022-2023 election cycles for the AHCA Board of Governors and NCAL Board of Directors. The NCAL elections are for the three officer positions (Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary/Treasurer) and seven At-large Representatives. In accordance with the NCAL bylaws, NCAL’s Board of Directors and State Leaders elect NCAL’s officers and 7 of 14 At-large Representatives on an annual basis.
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REMINDER: Oral Antiviral Medications Now Available for Residents With COVID-19 Symptom Onset

Wisconsin continues to receive allocations of the COVID-19 oral antivirals Paxlovid and Lagevrio (molnupiravir). Long-term care residents continue to be at risk of serious illness from COVID-19, it is strongly recommended that facilities connect them to one of these treatments authorized for use by the Food and Drug Administration. If prescribed and then taken within five days of symptom onset, these medications substantially decrease the likelihood of serious illness and death. In particular, in clinical trials, Paxlovid showed an 88% decrease in severe illness and death.
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Registration Now Open! 2022 WHCA/WiCAL Leadership Academy

WHCA/WiCAL has designed this Leadership Academy for the unique needs and demands of health care professionals. Professionals at any stage of their career are invited to join this cohort-based model for an immersive experience unlike other training and development opportunities you may have experienced. You and your peers will engage in the exploration of fundamental leadership skills and behaviors, and then apply your learning in the workplace as “homework”. In addition to growing confidence, personal efficiency and effectiveness will emerge.
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Upcoming Seminar Series Webinar: Career Pathways in Long-Term Care

Hear from Herzing University’s Lisa Carr about ways to creatively attract and retain employees. The webinar will discuss best practices in collaborating with community-based organizations, attracting diverse new talent, building an internal structure to support talent growth and finding funding mechanisms to achieve organizational goals.
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