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November 1, 2023
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Share Your Insights: LTC Workforce Challenges
AL | The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) is encouraging long-term care providers to participate in the Global Talent Trends study from Mercer,Read More
RCS Updates: CMP Fund Guidelines, Five-Star Quality Rating Changes
SNF | Residential Care Services (RCS) has issued two new Dear Administrator/Provider letters for Skilled Nursing Facilities.Read More
Grassroots Update: Process Power
The 2024 Legislative Session, which begins January 8, will produce a Supplemental Budget that may drive additional funding for key programs like Medicaid.Read More
Shape Workforce Policy: Participate in the Health Workforce Sentinel Network
By completing a brief survey now, you will improve policymakers’ understanding of Washington’s health workforce needs.Read More
AHCA/NCAL Quality Awards
AL SNF | Remember: the intent-to-apply deadline for the 2024 Quality Awards is Thursday, November 16.Read More
HCS Assisted Living Salary & Benefits Study
AL | Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service has extended the deadline to participate in their NCAL-supported study to November 20th.Read More
Food Safety Alert: Salmonella Outbreak
AL SNF ESF | The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have issued a food safety alert regarding a Salmonella outbreak linked to fresh diced onions.Read More
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
The approval of the new COVID-19 vaccines for 2023-2024 has triggered a change in the NHSN surveillance definition of "up to date" with the COVID-19 vaccine.Read More
BCCU October Newsletter
The Washington State Department of Social and Health services has published their October 2023 Background Check Central Unit Newsletter.Read More
November 1, 2023
- Listen to This Issue – November 1, 2023
- Share Your Insights: LTC Workforce Challenges
- RCS Updates: CMP Fund Guidelines, Five-Star Quality Rating Changes
- Grassroots Update: Process Power
- Shape Workforce Policy: Participate in the Health Workforce Sentinel Network
- AHCA/NCAL Quality Awards
- HCS Assisted Living Salary & Benefits Study
- Food Safety Alert: Salmonella Outbreak
- COVID-19 Vaccination Update
- BCCU October Newsletter
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