Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Information and Resources for WALA Members
Membership Matters: A Weekly Dialogue with WALA
We invite WALA Members to engage in a weekly dialogue opportunity with WALA CEO Mike Pochowski.

When: Friday, June 12 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

To Participate via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81865286559 

These meetings will provide:
  • Recap of the week behind us – top items of relevance as they affect assisted living providers
  • Updates on advocacy initiatives around COVID-19, caregiver funding, workforce, etc.
  • Question and Answer opportunity

You can submit your questions in advance to WALA by Thursday at 5 p.m. via email info@ewala.org. There will also be opportunity for live Q&A.
DHS Updates for Assisted Living Providers
Application for CARES Act Funding is OPEN
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is accepting applications from specific types of health care providers to receive pandemic relief funds. These funds are meant to offset losses and expenses incurred during March, April, and May 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The funds for these payments were provided to the State under the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
DQA: Guidance on Adult Day Services and Programs
DQA has updated guidance on adult day services, care centers, programs, and adult pre-vocational programs. This information has been posted to the  DHS COVID-19 Long-Term Care Facilities page . These programs are at increased risk for COVID-19 transmission because there is increased risk when multiple people gather and interact. The guidance provides considerations related to capacity, spatial separation, physical distancing, infection control practices, and staffing.

Facilities/programs should also follow all appropriate provisions in the  COVID-19: Long-Term Care Facilities and Services   sections for:
  • Visitors to facilities
  • Guidance for all facilities
  • Resources

Providers are asked to please contact the  Bureau of Assisted Living (BAL) Regional Director  for the county in which you are located if you have questions.
Herzing University Webinar: Year of the Nurse
WALA partner, Herzing University, is offering a free webinar titled Year of the Nurse: Real Nurses, Real Stories.

You can request more information about WALA's partnership with Herzing University by clicking here.
WALA Conference Goes Virtual for 2020
Mark your calendar for a WALA Conference like no other!


September 14-18, 2020


Already registered for the previous conference? Your registration will automatically be transferred to the online event with details to follow.

Ready to register for this interactive online event? Registration information will be available soon!
WALA Congratulates Glen Weyenberg
SVA Certified Public Accountants has recently announced that Glen Weyenberg, who serves as treasure on the WALA Board of Directors, has been announced as their new President.

Congratulations, Glen!
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