Communities across our state and around the U.S. are experiencing an unprecedented surge in viral respiratory illnesses, including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza and COVID-19....
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By: Katie Smith Sloan, President & CEO, LeadingAge USA Today on December 1, 2022 published an investigative report examining staffing levels in nursing homes (“Many...
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Save the Date! June (12) 13-15, 2023 Monday - Thursday June 12th - Special events June 13th - EXPO & Sessions...
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NWHRN greatly appreciates the collaboration with numerous response partners that led to the Montesano response panel discussions, as well as the ongoing interest from coalition...
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The next CMS Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)/Long Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum scheduled for Thursday, December 8, 2022, 10:00 – 11:00 AM Pacific Conference...
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White House Virtual town hall – Importance of COVID Boosters The White House is hosting a special virtual town hall event this week about the...
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Communities seeing rapid increase in flu activity across the U.S. OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) wants the public to know flu cases are...
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We have a fairly typical weather system expected to move through the region late Wednesday into Thursday. This will be followed by the possibility of...
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As flu and other respiratory illnesses continue to rise across the nation, routine preparedness, including continuing to offer LTC residents ongoing immunizations are critical to...
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Thanksgiving is two days away, and we're asking for your help to Vax Up America by spreading the word about the importance of getting an...
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After advocacy from LeadingAge and others, HUD proposed a change in the calculation of Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAFs) for 2023, improving budgets for affordable housing...
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CMS has added a new Quality in Focus tab on the CMS QSEP Training Site These are three of the most cited F-tags and are...
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LeadingAge will be hosting a webinar February 2, from 2-3:30 pm ET, on the new reporting requirements for the Provider Relief Funds and the American...
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CDC’s Project Firstline has released a new suite of infection control educational materials and resources for Spanish-speaking frontline healthcare workers. These new resources were developed...
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LeadingAge WA continues to collaborate with leadership at Residential Care Services (RCS) and WHCA to schedule quarterly RCS and provider meetings, allowing providers to ask...
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The Infection Prevention Learning Journey introduces three elements of the Hierarchy of Controls: engineering, administrative, and personal protective equipment (PPE). TARGET AUDIENCE This accredited continuing education activity...
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HUD has opened the fifth and final round of COVID-19 Supplemental Payments (CSPs) for MFH providers. CSPs help housing providers address operating cost increases incurred by owners to...
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Whether you’re an organization or an individual, BOMI’s world-renowned professional educational programs make perfect business sense. Our industry-standard designations ensure that property...
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The Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reporting Period 4(RP4) begins January 1, 2023 and will also include reporting on the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Payments....
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On December 6, 2022, the Northwest Healthcare Response Network (NWHRN) will be hosting a coalition wide functional communications exercise to test and validate regional communication...
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CMS released additional resources on the Medicaid unwinding that will occur at the end of the PHE. An FAQ can be found here and a...
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Comagine Health This document provides a list of possible citations a facility could acquire for noncompliance in its visitors policy, cohorting plan and emergency preparedness...
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Comagine Health This checklist is designed to allow long-term care facilities perform a self-assessment for their readiness in the CMS Emergency Preparedness Program. It is...
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The Northwest Healthcare Response Network (NWHRN) continues to work with local response partners to prepare for potential winter weather impacts. This Winter Weather Tip Sheet...
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Share the following ASPR TRACIE resources with your staff: Natural Disasters Topic Collection (be sure to check out the sections on floods, hurricanes, wildfires, and...
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The Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) developed these preparedness guidelines for certified and licensed long-term care (LTC)...
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Expert-Led Education at Your Fingertips The LeadingAge national Learning Hub offers a mix of learning opportunities across a wide range of topics to give aging...
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