eBlasts of Assisted Living News From WALA
If you are interested in receiving the latest in assisted living information via our eBlasts, please contact WALA's Operations Director, Sarah Bass at sbass@ewala.org or phone at 608/442-0375. For other industry news please see WALA's newsletter The WALA Watch.
For more details on a specific topic listed below go to http://wisconsinassistedlivingnews.com/ (The Wisconsin Assisted Living Association News Blog).
WALA News May 15, 2013
- DHS Unveils Initial Plans for Functional Screen Changes
- Assisted Living Forum Update
- Nominate Your Best for the Alliance's Caregiver Awards!
- Efficient Facility Lighting for Energy Savings and Productivity Training Available
- Disability Pride Madison Kick-Off Event
WALA News April 24, 2013
- BAL Survey Evaluation Questionaire
- DHS Names Medical Transportation Management as New Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Manager
- New BAL Memo on Guidelines for Use of Electronic Record Keeping in Assisted Living
- Shoup Named Administrator of LTC Division
- On the Record with Kitty Rhoades, Secretary, Department of Health Services
- Winners Announced for 2013 ALFA Senior Living Art Showcase
- Most Seniors with Dementia Should be Weaned off Anti-Psychotics, Study Says
WALA News April 10, 2013
- DHS to Address Functional Screen Concerns - Meetings planned with Stakeholders this Spring
- DHS Announces MCO Competition
- Supporting Caregivers of Aging Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Project
- Supreme Court Decision Regarding Chapter 51- DRAFT MEMO
- DHS: Medicaid Budget on Track
- Hazard Vulnerability Analysis Workshop Opportunities for Long Term Care Facilities
WALA News March 28, 2013
- Election Day is Tuesday, April 2, 2013
- Assisted Living Forum Summary
- Joint Finance Committee Announces Public Hearings on the Budget
- Middle College is Looking for Hosts for Summer Interns!
- BrightStar Living Groundbreaking Ceremony
WALA News March 13, 2013
- DHS Secretary Kitty Rhoades and Senator Leah Vukmir to speak at WALA's Legislative Day!
- "Good Samaritan Law" Summary
- WALA Members- You Can Right the Rules!
- Boroniec Resigns As Division of Long Term Care Administrator
WALA News March 6, 2013
- National Story on CPR
- Secretary-Elect Rhoades Appoints Team
- Task Force on Mental Health Holds First Hearing
WALA News February 27, 2013
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary Dennis Smith Stepping Down
- Walker Unveils 2013-15 State Budget
- Background Check Guidance from EEOC is Concerning for Assisted Living Facilities
- Building Code Revisions
- A Caring Response for LGBT Clients Training Opportunity
- Affordable Care Act Webinar
WALA News February 13, 2013
- Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions Urges Caution to Avoid Scam
- Reduced State Licensing Staff Prompts Providers to Explore Alternatives
- Assembly Creates Mental Health Task Force
- DHS Issues RFP for IRIS Computer System
- Democrats Unveil BadgerCare Legislation
- DHS Memo Issued
WALA News January 30, 2013
- Residential Rates: Is 1-Year Residential Rate Language Included in Your Contract?
- Alfred Johnson is now BAL Director
- Revised Pre-Admission Consultation (PAC) Brochures
- Judge Dismisses Class Action Lawsuit Against DHS & Family Care MCOs
- DHS Memos Issues in January 2013
- AmericanWay University has a Train the Trainer Available
WALA News January 16, 2013
- Wisconsin Long-Term Advisory Council Summary
- Hazard Vulnerability Analysis Workshop Opportunties
- Democrats to Re-Introduce Bill to Hike State's Minimum Wage
- AmericanWay University has a Train the Trainer Available
- DHS Posts Capitation Rates
- Additional Information Available on the DHS/DQA Provider Search Website
WALA News January 7, 2013
- Residential Services Initiative Emphasis and Self-Directed Supported Housing are Changing Assisted Living Funding - Census in AL will Decrease
WALA News January 2, 2013
- Alzheimer's Committee Working on Legislative Drafts
- DHS Releases Medicaid 2nd Quarter Update
- UW-Oshkosh Caregiver Training Project Exceeds Goals
- Coalition Calls for Changes to Transportation RFP
- Post OSHA Form By Feb 1
- Federal Government Increased Focus on Senior Care in 2012