Regulatory

Employees of the Long Term Care Institute (LTCI) are authorized to function as agents of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to...

In an effort to help with the workforce crisis, 16/17 year old staff members may now administer routine medications provided the community-based...

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is investing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to create a statewide home and community-based...

Waiver Requirements - Use of COVID-19 Positive Staff Who Are Asymptomatic or Who Have Mild to Moderate Illness with Improving Symptoms This...

WALA's member centered commitment shows through 2021 initiatives

Background On January 7, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sent out a Dear Colleague letter about the timing of COVID-19...

COVID-19 Vaccination Program Updates Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program COVID-19 Vaccination Update As the Wisconsin Department of...

Important Reminder: Safer Visits in Assisted Living Facilities The vulnerable nature of people who live in assisted living facilities, combined with...

Guidance for Reuse of N95 Respirators during the COVID-19 Pandemic Bureau of Communicable Diseases, February 18, 2021 Summary Wisconsin DHS...

COVID-19 is a reportable disease in Wisconsin. Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) must report all suspected and confirmed cases of COVID-19 to...