Serving Community and Business Members Serving Long-Term Care Since 1951
LeadingAge Washington represents the interests of not-for-profit and mission-driven organizations dedicated to improving the aging experience of over 50,000 older Washingtonians and their family members; whether in need of safe and affordable housing or healthcare offered in both community and licensed residential settings. On behalf of our member organizations, we advocate for needed funding to support caring and housing for low-income seniors and we advocate for sound policy that promotes a healthy and balanced care environment always with a constant eye towards quality improvement.
We educate member organizations on cutting-edge clinical care practices and changing regulations and we advance innovative solutions to designed to meet the growing needs of an aging society. Through various member services programs, we help members use their resources efficiently through our group purchasing program and by insuring against and managing the risk of worker injuries. We are one of 37 state partners with LeadingAge, a national association exclusively representing the interests of not-for-profit organizations that collectively touch the lives of over 2 million people every day. Together we are committed to excellence in each individual’s aging journey, providing the services and resources people need, when they need them, in the place they call home.
Fearless in the Face of Crisis Over five webinars we will walk attendees through the 5 principles and the 30 behaviors that support exemplary leadership. And this is all tried and true, research-based information. 40 years of research has already shown us what makes great leaders, great. We want to make this information easy for… Read More
Achieve 5-Star in 2020 This 10 month webinar series focuses on advancing results in the three domains of the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System: Health Inspections, Staffing, and Quality Measures. You will gain insight into how the health inspection, staffing, quality measure, and overall rating is calculated. Tips on how to analyze your data and… Read More
This session will focus on the benefits of blending a core competency of healthcare delivery in the social model of assisted living. An historical perspective of the origins of healthcare in assisted living will be presented to as a method to engage audience interest and to educate listeners about opportunities for improvement in healthcare delivery… Read More
Join us as we move from in-person to Virtual! Our 2020 Annual Conference theme is Healing Together… Join our community of aging professionals as we come together around our common goal – expanding the possibilities for Washington seniors. Let’s make progress together by exchanging ideas and experiences with colleagues, while exploring bold new approaches. Let’s continue working together – innovating, serving,… Read More
Today the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) released the latest statewide situation report, which reflects varying COVID-19 trends in different regions and age groups. The report suggests areas of improvement are likely driven by behavior changes like wearing face coverings and staying six feet apart when away from home. Report findings include: Transmission is… Read More
Gov. Jay Inslee and officials from the state Department of Health and Department of Social and Health Services announced a phased plan for long-term care facilities (LTCF) to safely allow visitors, provide trips for residents outside the facility, group activities, and more. It goes into effect August 12. As with schools, allowable activities at LTCFs… Read More
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