April 8, 2026

CMS Releases Updated Surveyor Guidance

 SNF  | The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released an updated QSO-26-03-NH on surveyor guidance. The updates will take effect on April 30, 2026.
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Assisted Living (AL) and Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) License Fee Changes

 AL   SNF  | Assisted Living (AL) and Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) License Fee Changes Starting July 1, 2026, there will be a bed license fee decrease for ALs, and an increase for SNFs.
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Survey Deadline Extended: Nurse Recruitment and Retention

 AL   SNF  | The deadline to complete this survey on retention for nurses and recruitment & retention for new graduate nurses has been extended to April 10.
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WHCA/DSHS Webinar for Assisted Livings with Memory Care | April 29

 AL   SNF  | Washington’s new Memory Care Certification requirements under SB 5337 take effect July 1, 2026—and every assisted living facility that provides or markets as memory care will need to comply.
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CDC Confirms Definition of "Up-to-Date" for the COVID-19 Vaccine

 SNF  | The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updated what it means to be “up to date” on COVID-19 vaccinations for both residents and health care staff.
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CMS Posts Updated MDS 3.0 Quality Measures User’s Manual v18.0

 SNF  | CMS recently posted errata change table document to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Quality Measures (QM) User's Manual v18.0.
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New Antimicrobial Resistance Communications Toolkit

 AL   SNF  | The CDC has released a new Antimicrobial Resistance Communications Toolkit. For any questions about use of these materials, please contact [email protected]​.
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WA State Board of Nursing Notice of CR-102 Filing

 AL   SNF  | The Washington State Board of Nursing has filed a CR-102 (Proposed Rule) to amend nursing assistant (NA) rules in chapter 246-841A WAC on March 31, 2026 under WSR 26-08-087.
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Help Shape Washington’s Health Workforce Policy

 AL   SNF  | Washington decisionmakers rely on the Health Workforce Sentinel Network to understand real world employer challenges, from hiring and retention to policy and innovation. Share your insights in this essential annual survey.
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Grassroots Update: National Skilled Nursing Care Week

National Skilled Nursing Care Week (May 10-16) is an opportunity to highlight the human side of long-term care. As your facility participates in AHCA’s National...
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