April 23, 2025

Legislature Slated to Adjourn on Sunday

 AL   SNF  | This week, the Washington Legislature has been working long days to finalize and adopt the 2025-2027 operating budget before adjourning the 105-day regular session on April 27.
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Final WCN Clinical Placement Initiative Meetings

 SNF  | The Washington Center for Nursing (WCN) Clinical Placement Initiative (CPI) heads towards the finish line with their May regional meetings, held May 6-8. The more voices they can bring to the table, the better they can ensure that their work reflects the needs of Washington’s healthcare and education communities.
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Reminder of Upcoming Annual HCP Influenza Vaccination Data Reporting Deadline

 SNF  | The deadline for nursing homes to report health care personnel (HCP) influenza vaccination coverage in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) National Health Safety Network (NHSN) is fast approaching.
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WHCA Tackles Home Care Aide Certification Barriers

 AL  | WHCA is actively addressing barriers faced by home care aide candidates (HCAs) who want to work in assisted living and community-based care settings.
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Board of Nursing Advances Nursing Assistant Skills Testing Integration

 AL   SNF  | The Board of Nursing is progressing on integrating nursing assistant skills testing into training programs. These changes are detailed in Chapter 246-841A-WAC. The CR-101 that details rulemaking has been filed as WSR 25-05-087.
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Grassroots Update: Bowl 'Em Over

WHCA's fan-favorite fundraising function is back for the 2025 Annual Convention! Whether you're there for the bowling, karaoke, networking under neon lights or some spectacular...
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