February 4, 2026
- CMS Issues Memo Outlining Revisions to the State Operations Manual – Chapters 5 & 7
- Updates To Emergency/Disaster Preparedness Regulations Effective 2/2/2026
- Regulatory Updates Coming to Address Reporting of Serious Medication Errors
- Permanent Rule Filed to Repeal Sections of Chapter 388-97 WAC No Longer in Use
- CMS Updates Special Focus Facility (SFF) Program
- Significant Changes to Washington’s Paid Family Medical Leave Act Impose New Obligations on Employers
- Requirements for Skilled Nursing Facilities Keeping Naloxone (Narcan) in Stock
- Standard Cover Letter Incorrectly Requests Plan of Correction
- NCAL Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence in Assisted Living
- Announcing the RCS Winter 2026 AL and SNF Forums
- The BCCU Buzz: Starting the Year Informed
- RN/LPN Licensing and Continuing Competency Rule
- Grassroots Update: Make Sure Legislators Get the Message


