January 8, 2025

​REMINDER: New NHSN Reporting Requirements Effective January 1

 SNF  | The National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Team hosted a webinar for long-term care facilities on December 11, 2024. The webinar covered important updates on reporting requirements for residents and healthcare personnel that will be implemented on January 1, 2025. You can access the webinar slides here.
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NEW! WHCA SNF Monthly Webinar Series: Regulatory Compliance Bootcamp

 SNF  | Register now! WHCA has partnered with the Institute of Post-Acute Care (InsPAC) to offer a skilled nursing facility focused monthly webinar series. Each webinar is only $58 (with access code) for WHCA members, and $75 to non-members.
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Federal Legislation Expands Veterans' Access to AL

 AL  | On January 2, President Biden signed S. 141 into law - allowing the VA to contract directly with assisted living providers. WHCA staff collaborated with our national affiliate partners to advance this legislation and look forward to continuing our work to expand access to care.
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HCA/DSHS Clarification of Documentation Requirements for CBHS

 AL   SNF  | HCA communicated updated guidance in coordination with DSHS for ALF and ESF providers who are also providing Community Behavioral Health Support Services (CBHS). 
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Free Screening of "Everybody’s Work: Healing What Hurts Us All" and Panel Discussion

 AL   SNF  | Join WABON for a free screening of "Everybody's Work", a documentary on the pervasive issue of racism in healthcare, on January 28th at Seattle University, followed by a panel discussion with community experts.
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Credentialing Freeze in February: Apply and Renew in January.

 AL   SNF  | Washington State's DOH is excited to announce the upcoming launch of a new licensing system for all health professionals and facilities in Washington during the third week of February 2025! This new system will help create efficiencies, improve user experience, streamline processing, strengthen data access, and reduce paper-based activities.
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"Tapestry of Life" Announced as Theme for 2025 National Skilled Nursing Care Week

 SNF  | The American Health Care Association (AHCA) is pleased to announce "Tapestry of Life" as the theme for this year’s National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW), which will kick off on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11.
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Grassroots Update: 2025 Legislative Session Begins

The 2025 Legislative Session begins next Monday – and from Medicaid rate cuts to onerous resident discharge legislation, it will feature high-stakes funding and policy...
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