SNF | On July 16, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the long-awaited guidance on the Nursing Home Risk-Based Survey (RBS) National Implementation. See
QSO-26-14-NH and the
announcement from CMS for more information.
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SNF | Please take 10-15 minutes to complete this important WABON (Washington Board of Nursing) survey by
August 4 to better understand the barriers to employ, train, and certify Nursing Assistants to become Medication Assistant Certified Endorsed (MACE) in WA.
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AL SNF | This week, long-term care leaders descended on Seattle for WHCA’s Annual Board Retreat at the Silver Cloud Hotel. This was an opportunity for connection, networking, and strategic planning focused on the future of skilled nursing and assisted living in Washington.
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SNF | Effective July 14, Home and Community Services (HCS) implemented a centralized statewide intake, application, and referral process for all requests for financial determinations related to long-term services and supports.
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AL | The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is amending and adding new sections in Chapter 388-78A WAC to meet the requirements of Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5337 (
E2SSB 5337), Chapter 187, Laws of 2025 Assisted Living Facilities-Memory Care Services.
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SNF | The deadline to submit
Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) data for
Quarter 3 (April 1–June 30, 2026) is
August 14, 2026. If you have not already submitted your data, now is the time to complete your submission and avoid last-minute issues.
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AL SNF | As wildfire season continues to impact air quality across many parts of the country, long-term care providers should be prepared to protect residents, staff, and visitors from the health effects of wildfire smoke. The CDC has released helpful resources to keep providers prepared.
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The WHCA team is head down strategizing for the 2027 legislative session. Top of mind is the state’s grim fiscal outlook that looks to worsen...
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