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LeadingAge Wisconsin understands that state regulations play an important role in ensuring the highest quality of care for aging adults. When new regulations are implemented, we provide our members with timely updates and easy-to-follow interpretations to help with assessing public policy trends and implementing regulatory initiatives. We encourage you to use the resources below to stay informed about the latest regulatory issues and quality improvement initiatives in Wisconsin.
The following two documents were shared by Jacob Kubik, Administrator at Good Samaritan Society in Lodi, Wisconsin
DHS Dementia Standards and Training Timelines - May 2014
DHS - Employment Opportunities for Person with a Disability
Comparison - NFPA 2012 LSC & 2000 LSC and NFPA 99
LeadingAge Wisconsin Member Issues SOD to DQA
LeadingAge Wisconsin HI Forum - April 29, 2014 - Agenda & Packet (Revised April 14, 2014)
Draft Dementia Standard (WORD Version) (Revised April 14, 2014)
Proposed Nursing Home Regulatory Reform Proposals - March 2014
CMS Federal Emergency Preparedness Proposed Rule - February 2014
DQA Citing Statistics: January - December 2013
Nursing Home Quality Assurance Project
Antibiotic Use in LTC Facilities
DQA Western Region Handout
WCCEAL 2012 Update
WCCEAL/DQA/BAL Firewall
DQA Draft Memo on Medication Setup in Assisted Living and Adult Day Care
DQA Presentation on the Use of Psychotropic Medication Use in Nursing Homes
PHI State Facts - Wisconsin
Governor Walker Signs "Dual Enforcement" Bill Into Law
State Senate Roll Call Vote on Passage of 2011 Senate Bill 212
State Assembly Roll Call Vote on Concurrence in SB 212
WAHSA/WHCA SB212/AB302 Responses
Chapter 50 Regulatory Reform WAHSA Memo October 13, 2011
Co-sponsorship Letter for Dual Enforcement Bill
Chapter 50 Regulatory Reform Joint Memo September 20, 2011
Dual Enforcement Draft Legislation
LeadingAge Summary of the EJA
CMS Memo: Reporting Reasonable Suspicion of a Crime in a Long-Term Care Facility
Three Posters for Possible Use in Your Facility:
LeadingAge/WAHSA Version
ACHA/Wisconsin Modified Version-Comprehensive
Modified and Shortened Version
Template/Model Facility Reporting Policies
Pine Haven Christian Home (WAHSA) EJA-Specific Reporting Policy
ACHA Comprehensive Policy
Shortened Policy (WHCA)
Non-emergency Medical Transportation: Frequently Asked Questions
Summary of CMS Skilled Nursing Facility PPS Final Rule FY 2012
WAHSA Position Statement on AB 126 Concealed Carry Legislation
WAHSA and WHCA Ask Joint Finance Committee to Return Bed Tax Skim and Protection From Cuts
Institute of Medicine Study of Nursing Home Survey Process April 2011
DEA Regulation of Controlled Substance April 2011
The CMS Nursing Home Five-Star System April 2011
Mechanical Patient Lift Prohibition April 2011
LeadingAge Issue Updates and Policy Briefs
Nursing Home Rate Communications - Available on ForwardHealth Portal
WAHSA Briefing Overview
WAHSA 2011 Policy Agenda
Chapter 50 Regulatory Reform
23.Realities of Tort Reform
WAHSA Testimony on January 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 1 and Assembly Bill 1: Tort Reform
Health Care Providers, Purchasers Back Walker's Quality Improvement Act
Nursing Home Quality Care Challenge -- WAHSA 2011
Alzheimer's Challenging Behaviors Task Force Report - December 2010
DWD Secretary Gassman's 9/16/10 Letter to DOL on the Use of Mechanical Lifts by 16-17 Year Olds
June 29, 2010 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Solicitation of Information: Dispensing of Controlled Substances to Residents at Long-Term Care Facilities
A National Alert Network Warning on EPINEPHrine Pre-filled Syringe Shortage
S.3407, Improving the Quality of Care in Nursing Homes Act of 2010
WAHSA Memo to the Membership on S. 3407
Feingold Works To Improve Nursing Home Care
AAHSA Applauds Introduction of Legislation to Improve Nursing Home Quality
WAHSA Position Statement on 2009 Senate Bill 594
2009 Senate Bill 538 - March 3, 2010
WAHSA Position on AB 259-389 - January 27, 2010
DQA Memo - 09-043, Notice of Revisit Fees
WAHSA Response to Proposed Changes to AB 259 & AB 389
DHS Proposed Revisions to Chapter 50
WAHSA Opposition to 2009 Senate Bill 108
WAHSA Opposition to 2009 Assembly Bill 389
WAHSA Opposition to 2009 Assembly Bill 259
WAHSA Comments to US Senate Finance Committee - A Call to Evaluate the Nursing Home Enforcement System
CMS Five Star Rating System
CMS Nursing Home Five Star Rating System Discussion Guide - Recommendations
5-Star Quality Measures - Are they risk adjusted?
CMS Technical 5-Star Technical Guide
HFS 129 Comments
WAHSA's Continued Opposition to Senate Bill 283 and to the Anticipated Amendment to SB 283
WAHSA Opposition to 2007 Senate Bill 283