March 18, 2026

Reminder: Licensing and Credentialing Freeze March 18-24

 AL   SNF  | DOH has issued a reminder that all licensing and credentialing systems will be frozen and upgraded beginning today, March 18 through Tuesday, March 24. With the final launch of the Health Enforcement and Licensing Management System (HELMS) project later this month, Provider Credential Search will receive a new visual design and user upgrades.
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WHCA Highlights - Week of March 9-12

 AL   SNF  | WHCA exists to support skilled nursing and assisted living providers operating in communities throughout Washington, and we aim to keep our members informed of our ongoing work. Here’s a snapshot of what our team was doing last week.
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Workplace Violence Prevention Rulemaking

 AL   SNF  | WHCA and our partners at LeadingAge Washington had the opportunity to offer regulatory expertise to the state Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) on rulemaking related to Workplace Violence Prevention in Health Care. 
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Optimizing Excellence in Food & Nutrition Toolkit

 SNF  | The Optimizing Excellence in Food & Nutrition toolkit is now available on ahcancalED and supports long-term care providers in strengthening dining operations, improving regulatory compliance, and enhancing the overall resident dining experience.
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Master of Nursing Program at WSU

 AL   SNF  | Looking for a career growth opportunity? WSU's one-year, hybrid Master of Nursing (MN) Program is designed for baccalaureate-prepared nurses who are ready to shape the future of our country's healthcare and education.
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Caregiving in Action: March 2026

 AL   SNF  | The March 2026 issue of Caregiving in Action includes spring allergy tips, nutrition reminders, highlights from Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, updates from the High School Home Care Aide Training Program, and news from the DSHS Transportation Pilot.
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Expert Consultation Available to WHCA Members

 AL   SNF  | WHCA has expert consultation services available to help our members navigate challenges and find workable solutions, and our team is happy to support and advise you on any number of topics.
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Grassroots Update: Springing into Advocacy

 AL   SNF  | As we move into the interim between legislative sessions, we do so with a renewed sense of purpose and clarity in our advocacy goals. The interim is not a pause; it is an opportunity to build, organize, and position ourselves for what comes next.
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