What's New At WALA?
WALA's Products have expanded including Standards of Practice.
New Webinars:
View the WALA's Educational Events Calendar for new educational opportunities from WALA.
WALA's Diamond Accreditation Program is now available!
News from Wisconsin Assisted Living News Blog
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. [...]
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
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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 [...]
About Assisted Living
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Tools for Valued Members
WALA Diamond Accreditation Program
DHS Caregiver Abuse and Neglect Prevention Training
Assisted Living Start Up Guide from SVA
Low Cost Liability Insurance Access for Small Providers
Trends in Long Term Care from Wipfli LLP
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Guide to Collaborating with other Assisted Living Providers
There are some providers who feel unhappy with the way that they are negotiating and being treated by their MCOs. There has been some talk of “banding together.” WALA always encourages collaboration, but the law prohibits collusion among competitors that might interfere with the normal law of supply and demand. To that end, WALA contracted with Reinhart Bourner Van Deuren to provide background on this issue. Clearly, you as a provider will do as you feel you must, and this information may help guide you in your own decision making. Please see the Anti-trust Memorandum from Reinhart Bourner Van Deuren for more information. (Document is password protected and for members only. Please contact the WALA office for password).
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WALA Committees
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- Managed Care Subcommittee
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- Spring Conference Subcommittee
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