January 22, 2025

Last Chance! Apply for a 2025 National Quality Award by TOMORROW!

 AL   SNF  | If you haven’t applied for a 2025 National Quality Award yet, time is running out!
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Announcing the Winter 2025 NH and ALF Forums

 AL   SNF  | You are invited to attend the Aging and Long-Term Care Support Administration, Division of Residential Care Services Winter 2025 NH and ALF Forums.  They are open to providers and an occasion for you to meet your Residential Care Services Field Managers and Regional Administrators.
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NCAL Report: States Continue Adapting Assisted Living Regulations

 AL  | Assisted living regulations and legislation in 15 states (29%) were updated between July 1, 2023, and July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Assisted Living’s (NCAL) 2024 edition of the “Assisted Living State Regulatory Review” released this week.
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Help Expand Senior Care Participation in CPI Meetings

 AL   SNF  | The Washing Center for Nursing is still recruiting for state-wide participants to join the Clinical Placement Initiative. Join WCN on this impactful journey to reshape nursing education!
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Staffing Mandate Litigation Update: Preliminary Injunction Denied in Kansas v. Becerra

 SNF  | The U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Iowa denied the states’ motion for preliminary injunction against the federal staffing mandate. AHCA/NCAL will continue to keep you apprised of any further legal developments as well as continue to fight the mandate through additional avenues.
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Updated Tools for NHSN RSV and Influenza Reporting Requirements

 AL   SNF  | The National Healthcare Safety Network (NSHN) now requires nursing facilities to report information for resident RSV and influenza confirmed cases and vaccines. Previously this was optional prior to January 2025.
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Vaccine & COVID-19 Updates & Resources

 AL   SNF  | Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has released several updates for long-term care providers regarding vaccinations and COVID-19 resources.
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WHCA Call for Presentations - Make a Submission!

 AL   SNF  | Speakers, educators, presenters! WHCA is still collecting calls for presentations for our 2025 Annual Convention and our 2025 Fall Conference. February 15th is the deadline for Annual Convention submissions, and May 31 is the deadline for Fall Conference submissions.
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Grassroots Update: Have a Heart for Seniors

This Valentine’s Day, join your fellow long-term care providers for a powerful in-person advocacy event – WHCA’s Have a Heart for Seniors rally on Olympia’s...
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