January 10th, 2024

Notice of Upcoming SNF QRP Measure Removals

 SNF  | The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is alerting Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) providers of upcoming measure removals from the SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP).
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Personal Protective Equipment, Hazard Assessment Standard, and the Hierarchy of Controls

 AL   ESF   SNF  | OSHA's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standard closely relates to the general duty clause in that it is up to the employer to recognize (or assess) the hazards specific to their center and then control those hazards. However, it is important to note that before we begin to select and distribute PPE to employees, we are required to first conduct a Hazard Assessment.
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Recent Changes in Landlord/Tenant Law Affect Independent Living Residencies

 AL  | Washington law treats independent living residencies differently from both assisted living and memory care.  Independent living residencies are considered “residential tenancies” under RCW 59.18, the Residential Landlord Tenant Act, and are legally treated just like any other regular landlord/tenant relationship.
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Notice of Outbreak Definition Change for Long-Term Care

 AL   ESF   SNF  | The Department of Health has adopted the updated COHRA/CSTE outbreak definition for healthcare on January 1^st.
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Winter Weather Advisory

 AL   ESF   SNF  |  The National Weather Service (NWS) reports an extremely active period of weather will begin in earnest today as the region will see heavy mountain snow, lowland rain, strong winds, and possible coastal flooding through midweek.
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How to Get Reimbursed for Paxlovid

 SNF  | With the commercialization of Paxlovid, reimbursement for Paxlovid for Medicare beneficiaries is now covered under Part D.
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2024 Quality Award Application Deadline: January 25

 AL   SNF  | There's still time to submit your application for the AHCA/NCAL 2024 National Quality Awards. Applications and fees are due by Thursday, January 25.
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AHCA/NCAL Member Benefits Updates

 AL   SNF  | Provider members of WHCA also enjoy the benefits of membership in American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living.
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Save the Date: Diversity Executive Leadership Program Nominations Open Mid-January

 AL    SNF  | AHCA/NCAL will open nominations for the second class of its Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP) on January 14, 2024. Fifteen exceptional individuals will be selected to participate in the program next year
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Grassroots Update: Starting Session Right

Monday, January 8, marked the start of the 60-day 2024 legislative session, and WHCA members came out swinging.
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