WALA News for September 11, 2006

  1. Happy Assisted Living Week!
  2. Managed Care Seminar Oct. 20 in Wisconsin Dells
  3. New Draft of HFS 83 Released
  4. Meet Your Regulators at Breakfast with BQA
  5. Last Chance to Golf With WALA
  6. National CEAL Quality Summit in Virginia Nov. 30-Dec. 1

1. Happy Assisted Living Week!

It's that time of year again! The 12th annual National Assisted Living Week is this week, September 10-16. "Hearts in Harmony" is the theme this year, illustrating the partnership between providers, caregivers and residents in making our facilities feel like home. NALW is presented by all the major national long-term care organizations, including the Assisted Living Federation of America. More resources are available online at the NALW website.

2. Managed Care Seminar Oct. 20 in Wisconsin Dells

With the statewide expansion of Family Care moving forward, managed care is coming to your doorstep. This promises to be the biggest change to long-term care funding in Wisconsin's history, and there is much for providers to learn. Join WALA in Wisconsin Dells as we present The Future of Funding: Managed Care, a full-day seminar featuring state officials and business experts who will educate you on this coming revolution in LTC funding.

The Future of Funding will be held on Friday, October 20 at the Wintergreen Resort in Wisconsin Dells. Registration is $120 for WALA members and $170 for non-members through October 6. Providers north of Highway 10 will receive an extra 10% discount. For more information or to register, contact WALA at 608/288-0246 or visit the Events page on our website.

3. New Draft of HFS 83 Released

The Bureau of Quality Assurance has released a new draft of the proposed HFS 83. This version was prepared by the DHFS Office of Legal Counsel as part of the rewrite process. Changes in this newest version are largely stylistic, eliminating redundant or contradictory definitions and streamlining section numbering. Substantive changes have been minimal. The new draft can be viewed on the Industry Insider page of our website.

4. Meet Your Regulators at Breakfast with BQA

For a second year, WALA is collaborating with the Bureau of Quality Assurance to facilitate the Bureau's provider outreach efforts. Each region will play host to Breakfast with BQA, a one-hour session designed to provide an informal dialogue between providers, surveyors and regional directors-at no cost to you! Dates and locations are:

All sessions are from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Registration is required for this free program. Call WALA at 608/288-0246, e-mail info@ewala.org or visit our website at to register and for directions.

5. Last Chance to Golf With WALA

There's still one week left! Our 10th annual WALA Autumn Classic will bring together providers and business associates for a day of golf and networking at The Bog, an Arnold Palmer-designed course north of Milwaukee. The event is on Monday, September 18 at 11 a.m., and both lunch and dinner are included. With a new course comes new prices, just $150 per golfer! Contact Erin Suchomel at esuchomel@ewala.org or 608/288-0246 for details or to register.

6. National CEAL Quality Summit in Virginia Nov. 30-Dec. 1

The national Center for Excellence in Assisted Living (CEAL) will present its second summit on assisted living quality, bringing together consumers, providers, professionals, researchers, regulators and policy making for a landmark event. Exchange and gain information and insights on the changing landscape of assisted living, its opportunities, challenges, and latest developments from the leaders envisioning the next generation of assisted living.

CEAL's 2006 Quality Summit will be held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia on Thursday, November 30 and Friday, December 1. The cost is $245 for registration before November 3. More details, including travel arrangements and session descriptions, can be found on CEAL's website.

 


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