AL | The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is proposing adding and amending sections of 388-78A Washington Administrative Code (WAC). A CR 102 has been filed to amend and add sections to Chapter 388-78A WAC for Memory Care Certification.
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SNF | Nursing homes must report health care personnel (HCP) influenza vaccination coverage in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s)
National Health Safety Network (NHSN) by the deadline or receive a 2% reduction in annual Medicare reimbursement rates.
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SNF | The SA1 '26 Final CMID Report will be emailed to the address authorized by your facility as of 05/07/2026. If you have questions, please contact the
[email protected].
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AL SNF | All American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) members are invited to nominate individuals who have significantly advanced quality care on a national level by May 29, 2026. The award recipient will be honored at Delivering Solutions 26 in Boston.
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SNF | The Nursing Assistant Registry Inquiry form (DSHS 16-193) has been updated and is now available. Effective May 1, 2026, all nursing homes and facilities must utilize the updated form.
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AL SNF | The Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON) is seeking provider feedback about hosting student nurses for clinical training. Click
here for the survey. Please respond by May 5.
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AL SNF | AHCA/NCAL members receive a $200 discount on the nationally recognized Activity Director Certified (ADC) course from the Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals (MEPAP), which is required for certification through the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP).
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SNF | The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has provided
updated guidance for institutional providers for coding claims for vaccine administration when the vaccination is the only service billed on the claim.
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SNF | CMS recently updated its
Data Validation Process Frequently Asked Questions document with several revisions. If you have questions, please contact
[email protected].
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Advocacy is one of the most important tools long-term care providers have to shape policy, protect access, and support residents. You do not need to...
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