Communities dedicated to enhancing the aging journey.
Communities dedicated to enhancing the aging journey.
Communities dedicated to enhancing the aging journey.
LeadingAge Washington serves as the voice for not-for-profit and mission-driven senior care and housing organizations, advancing both fundamental and innovative solutions to achieve an integrated system of quality post-acute and long-term supports and services for aging Washingtonians.
SEXUAL EXPRESSION IN OLDER ADULTS – Why it is so important! Studies show that older adults continue to enjoy intimate relationships throughout their lives. In fact, sexual intimacy has many benefits for older adults. A recent study revealed that older adults who engage in sexual activity score better on cognitive tests. Even older adults with… Read More
This 6-week, 6 session webinar series provides MDS section-by-section coding guidance under PDPM and insights for optimal data collection, supportive documentation, and consistent coding accuracy. This series will review key MDS sections under PDPM. Reduce the learning curve for clinical reimbursement staff and drive PDPM coding accuracy and compliance with this MDS webinar series. MDS… Read More
In most cases, active shooters use firearms with no apparent pattern or method to their selection of victims. Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly. Typically, the immediate deployment of law enforcement is required to stop the shooting and mitigate harm to victims. Because active shooter situations are often over within 10 to 15… Read More
The department is proposing to amend adult protective services rules to specify when adult protective services investigations will be conducted by the Division of Adult Protective Services, or the Division of Residential Care Services. To read the preproposal click here. If you are interested in participating in this rule making process, please contact Will Reeves… Read More
CMS has announced the Healthy Adult Opportunity (HAO). This is a new way for CMS to fund a non-LTSS portion of state’s Medicaid programs. Currently, CMS pays states based on some matching percentage determined based on each state’s per capita federal poverty level. In Washington state for every one dollar our state spends on federally… Read More
Assessing a Person’s Request to Have an Animal as a Reasonable Accommodation Under the Fair Housing Act. More
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