February 18, 2026

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

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.

Read More

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