Association Updates

WHCA Highlights - Week of March 9-12

 AL   SNF  | WHCA exists to support skilled nursing and assisted living providers operating in communities throughout Washington, and we aim to keep our members informed of our ongoing work. Here’s a snapshot of what our team was doing last week. Read More

Expert Consultation Available to WHCA Members

 AL   SNF  | WHCA has expert consultation services available to help our members navigate challenges and find workable solutions, and our team is happy to support and advise you on any number of topics. Read More

WHCA 2026 Virtual Winter Symposium Wrap-Up

 AL   SNF  | The WHCA team enjoyed connecting with our members for three days last week during our 2026 Virtual Winter Symposium. The virtual format created an opportunity for providers from across the state to participate in three days of online education, collaboration, and virtual networking. Read More

Meet the New President & CEO of AHCA/NCAL: Clifton J. Porter, II

 AL   SNF  | Outgoing AHCA/NCAL CEO Mark Parkinson introduces his successor Clif Porter in this leadership message. Read More

WHCA's New Member Portal is Here

Watch the helpful quick start guide to get rolling on our new member portal! Read More

Apply to the LPN Apprenticeship Now!

A critical deadline for those interested in participating in the LPN Apprenticeship pilot program is coming up fast. The deadline to apply to Edmonds' PN program - a requirement for the LPN Apprenticeship - is this Friday, June 14. Read More

Grassroots Update: Help Us Help You

 AL   ESF   SNF  | Take this quick survey to help us make advocacy work better for you. Read More

WHCA Board of Directors Call for Nominations Opens April 3

 AL   ESF   SNF  | If you are a WHCA member in good standing and have an interest in joining the Board of Directors, watch for the Call for Nominations to open on April 3, 2024. Read More

Winter Weather Advisory

 AL   ESF   SNF  |  The National Weather Service (NWS) reports an extremely active period of weather will begin in earnest today as the region will see heavy mountain snow, lowland rain, strong winds, and possible coastal flooding through midweek. Read More

Grassroots Update: Starting Session Right

Monday, January 8, marked the start of the 60-day 2024 legislative session, and WHCA members came out swinging. Read More

Spaces are Filling Up – Register for Care Academy Today

Starting December 5, WHCA is offering a valuable, multi-session virtual experience for Assisted Living facilities! Read More

2023 IHCA/WHCA Fall Conference

We would like to express our gratitude for the sponsors, speakers, supporters, and attendees who helped make the 2023 Fall Conference a resounding success. Read More

Logan Pratt Elected to NCAL Board

Congratulations to Logan M. Pratt of Caring Places on his election to the board of the National Center for Assisted Living. Read More

CMS Updates MDS Manual to Correct Errors

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has posted errata updates to the Minimum Data Set Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS-RAI) Manual, version 1.18.11 on the MDS 3.0 RAI Manual page effective October 1, 2023. Read More