Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS) – Grant Opportunity
AL SNF | Building owners in Washington may be eligible for compliance-planning support through the Washington State Department of Commerce.Read More
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February 18, 2026
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Attention: WHCA Members – Suspension Policy
AL SNF | If you have an outstanding balance of 90+ days, your membership may be suspended. Please read this important notice to understand the impacts a suspension has on your facility and staff.
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Revisions to the Special Focus Facility (SFF) Program
SNF | CMS has amended a previously released memo from 2022 to inform State Agencies to consider a facility’s prevalence of falls when selecting SFFs from the SFF candidate list.Read More
State Operations Manual Updates Affect Nursing Home Surveys
SNF | CMS has issued revisions to Chapters 5 and 7 of the State Operations Manual (SOM) that affect how nursing homes are surveyed, cited, and revisited for compliance.Read More
Maintenance Director Training Expanded in ahcancalED
SNF | The Emergency Preparedness & Life Safety Committee has announced the expansion of the Maintenance Director Training Course, available on ahcancalED.Read More
COVID-19 Testing Considerations for Admissions/Move-ins From Hospitals
SNF | Residential Care Services (RCS) has released important information about COVID-19 testing considerations for individuals discharged from hospitals to long-term care facilities/homes.Read More
Staying Warm Safely: Guidance on Space Heater Use in Long Term Care Communities
AL SNF | AHCA/NCAL has released important guidelines and tips for proper safety and compliance considerations when using space heaters in long-term care.Read More
February 18, 2026
- Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS) – Grant Opportunity
- Attention: WHCA Members – Suspension Policy
- Revisions to the Special Focus Facility (SFF) Program
- State Operations Manual Updates Affect Nursing Home Surveys
- Maintenance Director Training Expanded in ahcancalED
- COVID-19 Testing Considerations for Admissions/Move-ins From Hospitals
- Staying Warm Safely: Guidance on Space Heater Use in Long Term Care Communities
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