Wisconsin Personal Services Association

10/19/2026

10/07/2026

📣 WE ASKED. YOU ANSWERED. NOW LET’S GET TO WORK.

We asked Wisconsin home care agencies: “What is ONE thing you want to LEVEL UP?”

Your answers?
👉 Clearer guidance on DHS requirements.
👉 A smoother PA process.
👉 Stronger nursing assessments and more efficient documentation.
👉 Better caregiver training and hiring practices.
👉 A stronger voice for agencies, clients, and our workforce.

Sound familiar? You belong in this conversation.

🚀 LEVEL UP — THE AGENCY EDITION
WPSA’s Fall Virtual Conference
📅 October 22, 2026 | One day. Online.

Running an agency means juggling care, staffing, paperwork, and the questions that don’t always come with a clear answer. We’re bringing providers and experts together to work through the things that matter in your day-to-day operations.

✅ Hear directly from DHS on PA submissions, PCST and Personal Care Addendum updates, and clinical documentation.
✅ Get practical guidance on caregiver background checks, infection prevention, and screening.
✅ Strengthen your client forms and assessments with MAPC 101 and insights from PNA nurses.
✅ Explore DME resources to help clients access tools that support their independence.
✅ Speak up during provider discussions, advocacy conversations, and Open Mic Q&A.

🎁 EXCLUSIVE TO CONFERENCE ATTENDEES: Receive WPSA’s NEW Nursing Assessment Form—with guidance for using it for initial and recertification assessments.

💬 LET’S KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING:
Finish this sentence in the comments:
“My agency would run smoother if __________.”
Keep it general—please leave out identifying client or employee information.

Make October 22 a day to work ON your agency. Bring the people who help you run it.

👉 REGISTER TODAY: https://wpsa.us/event-6519489

Bring your questions. Leave with your next steps.

09/30/2026

🚀 Wisconsin home care agencies—it’s time to LEVEL UP!

Introducing WPSA’s Fall Virtual Conference: LEVEL UP — THE AGENCY EDITION
✨ Fresh perspectives. Practical skills. Stronger agencies.

📅 October 22, 2026
💻 One day. Online.

We’re building an interactive day around YOUR agency’s questions and challenges—with practical education, expert insights, and conversations you can put into action.

On the agenda:
🔹 An in-depth look at the new PA process with DHS nurse consultants
🔹 MAPC 101: Client forms and initial and recertification nursing assessment forms
🔹 Level Up Your Background Check Process: Required paperwork, renewal timing, interpreting results, and electronic processes with Shari Klessig of UW Oshkosh CCDET
🔹 Legal and legislative updates
🔹 What’s new at WPSA
🔹 Additional sessions and speakers coming soon!

🎉 EXCLUSIVE TO CONFERENCE ATTENDEES: Receive WPSA’s NEW Nursing Assessment Form—a practical tool to take back to your agency.

Tell us: What is ONE thing you want to LEVEL UP at your agency? Your answers will help shape our interactive discussions!

👉 REGISTER TODAY: https://wpsa.us/event-6519489

Tag a Wisconsin home care colleague who should join us!

07/15/2026

Wisconsin’s Gubernatorial Primary is August 11th. We asked every candidate what they’d do to support Wisconsinites 50+ if elected. See our video voter guide here: http://spr.ly/6180BEpzII

06/10/2026

🎉 Conference Countdown Giveaway! 🎉

What are you MOST excited about at the WPSA Conference?
🔹 Hearing from DHS & Medicaid leaders
🔹 The MCO Collaboration Panel
🔹 Networking with peers
🔹 Taking home new ideas & resources

Comment below and share this post to be entered into a special Facebook Follower Raffle during the WPSA Annual Conference!

We'll draw a winner live during the conference on June 18 (must be present to win). 🎁

To enter:
✔️ Comment with your answer below!
✔️ Share this post
✔️ Be at the WPSA Conference on June 18th!

Ready... set... GO! 👇

06/08/2026

🚨 The WPSA 2026 Summer Conference is shaping up to be one of our BEST conferences yet! 🚨

For two days, Wisconsin's personal care and home health care providers will come together to learn, connect, and tackle the issues that matter most to our agencies.

✅ DHS Updates & Program Insights
✅ Wage & Hour Compliance from the Department of Labor
✅ IRIS & Personal Care Updates
✅ Legal, Audit & Legislative Updates
✅ PCST, MAPC & Prior Authorization Best Practices
✅ An Exclusive MCO Collaboration Session featuring Wisconsin's MCOs
✅ Live Q&A Opportunities
✅ Networking Reception with Hors d'oeuvres, Drinks, Raffles & More!

Whether you're an owner, administrator, RN, supervisor, office manager, or future leader, you'll leave with practical tools, valuable connections, and information you can put to work immediately.

📅 June 18-19, 2026
📍 The Wisconsin Hotel | Wisconsin Dells
🎟 Register today:
https://wpsa.us/event-6519073

Bring your questions. Bring your team. Bring your business cards.
We'll bring the experts, the MCOs... and yes, the brownies are back by popular demand. 🍫😉

02/16/2026

Be honest… what are you MOST excited for at the WPSA Conference this Thursday!

Comment with:
A – The speakers & big insights 🔊
B – Practical tools I can use Monday ⚒️
C – Networking with other agency pros 👯‍♀️
D – Getting out of work for a day (we see you 😎)

Register today: https://www.wpsa.us/event-6518734/Registration

09/16/2025

📣 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

The WPSA Virtual Fall Conference is happening on Thursday, October 23, 2025 💻✨

Theme: Smart Strategies for Stronger Agencies – Strengthening the Business Behind the Care

Join us for a full day of learning, resources, and connections designed to help your agency thrive. This virtual conference goes beyond compliance to focus on the business side of care — with practical tools and strategies you can put to work right away.

✅ Topics include:
- Beyond the Budget: Strategic Money Moves for Agencies
- Risk Management Essentials: Liability, Cyber Coverage & HR Risks
- HR Hot Topics: Tools & Trends for Today’s Home Care Agencies
- Understanding Legal Documents: Living wills, POAs & activation status
- Quality Assurance Meeting Requirements: Best practices and sample forms
- Background Checks: Updates & clarifications every agency should know
- Education & Training: Partnering with CCDET for workshops and support
…plus additional sessions focused on strengthening operations, compliance, and agency leadership.

👉 Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and strengthen your agency’s foundation.

📅 Thursday, October 23, 2025
💻 Virtual Event