AL | DSHS has filed emergency rules that will take effect on January 1, 2026, regarding transfer and discharge notification requirements for home and community-based care settings (HCBS), including assisted living facilities.
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AL SNF | Beginning October 1, 2025, two new tax and payment policies will impact WHCA’s virtual and in-person education opportunities.
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AL SNF | HELMS is the new online portal available to healthcare providers for submitting applications, renewals, status changes, and account updates. All Washington state nurses and nursing applicants need to create a HELMS portal account.
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AL SNF | This month, the DOH HAI/AR Section is launching an HAI outbreak disclosure list that will describe current and recent healthcare outbreaks involving targeted multidrug resistant organisms (MDRO). The information on the disclosure list will be available to local public health officials and healthcare facility infection preventionists.
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Senate Bill 5672 passed the legislature in 2025, providing an extended certification timeline for home care aides (HCAs). This timeline is temporary and will expire on December 31, 2027.
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AL | National Assisted Living Week is September 7-13! This year's theme is Ageless Adventure, reminding us that the journey never stops — no matter the age.
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AL SNF | Due to the WHCA + IHCA 2025 Fall Conference, there will be no formal issue of Long-Term Connections published next week. We will keep our members abreast of any pertinent information, articles, or policy changes that occur with a special news alert if necessary.
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I usually write this column in the third person. But I will be departing WHCA following next week's Fall Conference and want to personally express...
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