March 25, 2026

Washington State Nursing Recruitment and Retention Brief Survey

 AL   SNF  | Please complete this 5–10-minute survey on retention for nurses and recruitment & retention for new graduate nurses by April 6, hosted by the Washington Center for Nursing in collaboration with WHCA and the Washington State Hospital Association.
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Updated Emergency Preparedness Health Care Provider Guidance Page

 SNF  | Nursing homes are required to maintain a comprehensive emergency preparedness program. CMS recently updated its emergency preparedness, “Health Care Provider Guidance” page.
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Department of Health Quarterly Antimicrobial Stewardship Call

 SNF  | WA DOH HAIAR (Washington Department of Health Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance) Stewardship Team is pleased to announce a new quarterly antimicrobial stewardship call.
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Update to RCS Staff Mask Wearing in LTC Settings

 AL   SNF  | On March 30, 2026, Residential Care Services (RCS) is rescinding the requirement that all RCS staff wear a procedure, surgical, or higher equivalent mask upon entry and while conducting on-site visits in long-term care settings.
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WA Cares Fund: Residential Provider Support Sessions

 AL   SNF  | WA Cares is accepting provider applications in all counties to prepare for statewide benefits launch on July 1, 2026.  Providers can complete their application here.
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AHCA Annual Congressional Briefing: Washington Delegation

 AL   SNF  | The American Health Care Association (AHCA) is holding its annual Congressional Briefing this summer, June 8-9. If you plan to attend, reach out to Aidan Swayne. 
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CR-103P Filed to Repeal Expired Sections of Chapter 388-97 WAC

 SNF  | The Department of Social and Health Services is seeking to repeal expired minimum direct care nursing (MDCN) 3.4 hours per resident day (HPRD) exception/waiver information from WAC 388-97-1090.
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DSHS/Residential Care Services SNF Provider Forums

 SNF  | RCS has released a Q&A document to address questions asked during the Skilled Nursing Facility Residential Care Services (RCS) Survey Agency: Provider Forum on March 5 that could not be answered at that time.
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Grassroots Update: WHCA PAC Bowl-A-Rama Lane Sponsorships Still Available

Are you an Associate Business member or provider that loves to network, bowl, and meet statewide long-term care professionals? If so, our 2026 Bowl-A-Rama FUNdraising night held at WHCA’...
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