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- Education
- Legislative Day Conference
- Convention & Trade Show
- Fall Conference
- Other Conferences and Educational
Workshops/Seminars
- Legal & Regulatory Affairs
Below are just a few of the benefits as
part of becoming a WHCA member.
Education
WHCA's comprehensive educational programs provide ample opportunity for
training and continuing education. Workshops, seminars, conferences and
conventions are offered throughout the year at locations around the
state. They address on topics ranging from Quality Assurance to
Marketing. All WHCA continuing education opportunities are accredited by
the appropriate state regulatory agencies (DSHS, etc.).
Legislative Day Conference
In January, WHCA offers a legislative conference with the intent of
helping long term care providers network with their legislators. WHCA
members have the opportunity to meet formally with their legislators and
then to socialize during a more casual legislative reception. Special
emphasis programs are also offered. The program is designed for owners,
administrators and long term care nurses.
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Convention & Trade Show
In May, WHCA offers the finest long term care convention combined with
the largest long term care related trade show in Washington State. The
convention/trade show events run usually three to five days in length.
Specialized educational offerings, association business meetings, social
events and networking opportunities are all hallmarks of an annual
convention.
Fall Conference
This annual event, usually held in late September, is the fall general
association meeting. It is an opportunity for various committees and the
WHCA Board to plan strategies for the coming association year. Workshops
and seminars are scheduled to coincide with this three or four day
event.
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Other Conferences and Educational Workshops/Seminars
WHCA offers a wide variety of pertinent and timely educational and
conference style offerings throughout the year and around the state.
These opportunities are generally based on response to WHCA member input
and needs determination.
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Legal & Regulatory Affairs
WHCA's [staff attorney] contract legal counsel is a full-time expert on
the legal and regulatory problems/issues long term providers may encounter, and is always
available to help members deal with those problems. While the WHCA legal
staff is not a substitute for your own independent legal counsel, you
may rely on professional advice from this source.
Members are kept up to date on new regulation-based issues and any
developments concerning the legal process. The regulatory affairs
department represents the viewpoint of long term care providers when new
or different regulations are proposed, and ensures that the views of
providers are heard and considered. When necessary, the activities of
outside counsel are coordinated by this department.
WHCA members are kept informed about legal and regulatory changes
through updates and informative articles in association publications and
on the Internet at this web site.
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