Walking Tall in Assisted Living

DHS Unveils Initial Plans for Functional Screen Changes

(Added 05/16/2013) More
By Forbes McIntosh, WALA Lobbyist: Representatives from the Department of Health Services (DHS)  unveiled some initial plans to modify the functional screen for entry into the long-term care system in Wisconsin. Beth Wroblewski, Deputy Administrator of the Division of Long Term Care, told the Wisconsin Long Term Care Advisory Council that DHS officials have already [...]

Assisted Living Forum Update

(Added 05/16/2013) More
By Government Policy Solutions: The Department of Health Services Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) held a brief Assisted Living Forum last Tuesday to give updates on the following items: The division has revised its assisted living provider initial license applications. Only 40 facilities have signed up so far to participate in the electronic SOD/POC initiative. [...]

Efficient Facility Lighting for Energy Savings and Productivity Training Available

(Added 05/15/2013) More
The Energy Center of Wisconsin just launched a course in June and also have a new lighting study related to LEDs in parking structures available that may be of interest to you! Below is course info and a link to access the parking structure study. Efficient facility lighting for energy savings and productivity Rodney Heller [...]

BAL Survey Evaluation Questionaire

(Added 04/24/2013) More
As you are probably aware, all WI assisted living providers are offered an opportunity at the end of their Bureau of Assisted Living (BAL) survey to anonymously rate the survey you just received. However, in 2012, only 3.2% of those surveys were returned. WALA offered to query our members to ask WHY that response rate [...]

DHS Names Medical Transportation Management as New Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Manager

(Added 04/24/2013) More
From: Forbes McIntosh, GPS, WALA Lobbyist - The Department of Health Services announced Thursday that it plans to award a contract to Medical Transportation Management, Inc. (MTM) to manage non-emergency medical transportation services for certain Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus members. MTM will replace LogistiCare as the state’s non-emergency medical transportation services (NEMT) manager. “One of the [...]

DHS Unveils Initial Plans for Functional Screen Changes

(Added 05/16/2013) More
By Forbes McIntosh, WALA Lobbyist: Representatives from the Department of Health Services (DHS)  unveiled some initial plans to modify the functional screen for entry into the long-term care system in Wisconsin. Beth Wroblewski, Deputy Administrator of the Division of Long Term Care, told the Wisconsin Long Term Care Advisory Council that DHS officials have already [...]

Southwest Family Care Alliance Provider Forum Schedule

(Added 04/29/2013) More
Southwest Family Care Alliance is having Provider Forums to discuss the expansion of Southwest Family Care into Green Lake, Jefferson, and Dodge counties. Each location will host three meetings.  You may choose to attend any one of the following sessions: Session 1 – 9:30 am – 11:30 am Session 2 – 1:30 pm – 3:30 [...]

DHS Names Medical Transportation Management as New Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Manager

(Added 04/24/2013) More
From: Forbes McIntosh, GPS, WALA Lobbyist - The Department of Health Services announced Thursday that it plans to award a contract to Medical Transportation Management, Inc. (MTM) to manage non-emergency medical transportation services for certain Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus members. MTM will replace LogistiCare as the state’s non-emergency medical transportation services (NEMT) manager. “One of the [...]

Most Seniors with Dementia Should be Weaned off Anti-psychotics, Study Says

(Added 04/24/2013) More
From: ALFA, WALA is ALFA’s State Affiliate - Previous research has linked antipsychotics with an increased risk of stroke and mortality in older adults, and a new study indicates that most seniors with dementia may be withdrawn from these medications without suffering any detrimental effects. Seniors with dementia are often prescribed antipsychotics to treat behavioral [...]

Disability Pride Madison Kick-Off Event

(Added 05/15/2013) More
As a special treat, Disability Pride Madison presents: Johnny Walsh Finalist in the 2011 & 2012 Madison’s Funniest Comic Competitions Friday, May 24, 2013 7:00pm The Brink Lounge 701 E. Washington, Madison Then, Join the Talent Search and Open Mic! If you are a person with any disability and would like to sing a song, [...]

Efficient Facility Lighting for Energy Savings and Productivity Training Available

(Added 05/15/2013) More
The Energy Center of Wisconsin just launched a course in June and also have a new lighting study related to LEDs in parking structures available that may be of interest to you! Below is course info and a link to access the parking structure study. Efficient facility lighting for energy savings and productivity Rodney Heller [...]

Nominate Your Best for the Alliance’s Caregiver Awards!

(Added 05/15/2013) More
Each year awards are presented to four caregivers, a supervisor, and an administrator for the wonderful work they do for the citizens of Wisconsin from the Wisconsin Long Term Care Workforce Alliance and this year they have added a caregiving team award. We hope you will nominate someone in your organization for one of these [...]

Joining WALA’s Diamond Program! “Epic”!

(Added 04/29/2013) More
  Written By Dennis Yadon, Diamond Coordinator - I confess: One reason I chose this picture is because “epic” seems to be one of my 11 year-old daughter’s favorite words these days. Since “epic” is usually said in response to something she thinks is “cool” or “awesome” or (insert your own generationally-appropriate term here), it [...]