Washington State ~ 4 Phases of Opening

Dear LeadingAge Washington Members, Below is a visual display of Washington’s 4 phased opening approach. The first phase of opening started on May 4th, and...
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AMDA Urges Clinicians to Ensure Eldercare Facilities Are “The Last to Open”

As states begin to ease coronavirus lockdown rules, the decision to reopen individual eldercare facilities should rest entirely with the clinicians who provide direct resident...
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CARES Provider Relief Fund – Update

HHS has extended the date by which facilities who have accepted CARES Provider Relief Funds must complete the attestation.  Originally facilities had 30 days from...
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CMS Required Reporting to CDC via NHSN

CMS has issued QSO Memo 20-29 NH, which outlines reporting requirements and provides an initial two-week grace period to begin reporting cases in the NHSN...
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COVID-19 Communicative Technology Grant Requests for SNFs * Communication In Challenging Times

We understand you have received a lot of information in recent weeks and appreciate your service and dedication to taking care of the residents in...
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Visitation Restriction Order Extended for WA State Long Term Care Facilities, Including Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living

We have had continued questions regarding the partial opening of businesses in Washington State, and the ability for family members to visit residents this next...
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 Weekly Congressional Delegation Call

Below is the weekly update on the Washington Congressional Delegation Call  Federal Coronavirus Commission for Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes We reported the multiple concerns we...
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Webinar: COVID-19 Hindsight 2020: Challenges That Lead to Change with PharMerica for SNFs * May 27th 10:00 a.m.

In this session the presenter will look at the events of the 2020 Pandemic to examine the exposed gaps in care delivery. Taking the lessons learned...
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Webinar: COVID-19 Town Hall: Get Your Big Questions Answered for Home Care & Home Health May 15th * 11:00 a.m. Pacific

What should I do with any federal emergency relief money I receive? Can I bill for home health telehealth visits? Are home care workers considered...
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Webinar: Navigating Crucial Conversations in the COVID-19 Era * May 15, 2020 | 11:30 a.m.-noon Pacific

COVID-19 has magnified the importance of knowing a resident's end-of-life wishes and providing goal-concordant care. Yet these conversations in the best of times can be...
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Webinar: Understanding Available COVID-19 Funding Mechanisms and Required Reporting * May 12, 2020 8:45 a.m. Pacific

Join Chad Kunze and Jennifer Boese from CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, as they present Understanding Available COVID-19 Funding Mechanisms and Required Reporting on May 12, 2020 8:45...
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