April 15, 2026

URGENT: Be Prepared for Memory Care Compliance

 AL  | Memory Care certification goes into effect July 1. Assisted Living providers with memory care services - plan your path to compliance now! Don't miss the WHCA/DSHS regulatory briefing on April 29.
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Critical Incidents - Medication Errors Rulemaking Update

 AL  | DSHS has paused work on the “Critical incidents-medication errors” rulemaking due to postponed implementation of several parts of the federal Access Rule. 
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Upcoming Deadline for Annual Influenza Vaccination Data Reporting

 SNF  | All skilled nursing facilities are required to report on annual influenza vaccination among healthcare personnel (HCP) by Monday, May 18.
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CMS Releases Notice of Funding Opportunity for MAHA ELEVATE Model

 SNF  | AHCA/NCAL has released a summary of CMS's Notice of Funding Opportunity​ for the Make America Healthy Again: Enhancing Lifestyle and Evaluating Value-Based Approaches Through Evidence cooperative grant model.
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Further Organics Management Laws for 2027

 AL   SNF  | Washington’s Organics Management Laws (OMLs) are changing how facilities must interact with food waste. In anticipation of these new laws, WHCA is hosting a free July webinar. For more information, contact Aidan Swayne. 
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Clarifying Compliance with FTAG 600 Resident to Resident Abuse

 SNF  | DSHS has released clarifying information regarding compliance with FTAG 600 resident to resident abuse.
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Grassroots Update: Advocacy Leadership Panel

This year at WHCA’s Annual Convention, the Government Relations team will be hosting an advocacy panel to showcase leadership in advocacy from among our members, and...
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