LTC Connections January 14, 2026

Clarifying Background Check Requirements for AL and SNF

DSHS has released two updated “Dear Provider/Administrator” letters that supersede previously released letters regarding background check requirements for assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.

Read the Assisted Living updated letter now
Read the Skilled Nursing updated letter now

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January 14, 2026

DOH Long-Term Care Q&A Call Rescheduled to Jan 28
Clarifying Background Check Requirements for AL and SNF
CMS Releases Memo on Data Discrepancies and Other Care Compare Updates
CMS Reports Known Issue with the MDS 3.0 Resident-Level Quality Measure Report
Legal Support for Residents Receiving Discharge/Transfer Notices
Upcoming CDC Webinar: Preventing/Responding to Respiratory Infections and Outbreaks
Assisted Living Disaster Preparedness Regulations Get an Overhaul
Grassroots Update: Rejecting the Governor’s Budget One Voice at a Time

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