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.
CMS mandates that a resident be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation and exploitation. In response to allegations of this type, skilled nursing facilities are required to report, investigate, protect the alleged victim, take corrective actions if needed and have evidence that the alleged violation was thoroughly investigated. This program will review pertinent regulatory requirements… Read More
Every Wednesday in February, the teams from WHCA and LeadingAge Washington are hosting Medicaid-contracted assisted living providers in Olympia. Please make it a priority to advocate for improved Medicaid funding with your colleagues. Here’s how: Make sure you know the legislative district for your facility. Click here to for the legislative district look up. Call… Read More
Course Description: This 6-hour live event will review the fundamentals of Restorative Nursing Programs (RNP) with focus on effective program development, implementation, and monitoring. Participants will also gain insight into supportive documentation, program effects on reimbursement, and establishing staff competency for successful outcomes. Learning Objectives: Understand RNP basics including the intent and importance of RNP… Read More
Aging and Long Term Support Administration – Issue Febuary 8, 2019 The department is proposing to amend WAC 388-78A-3180 “Required enforcement” and create two new sections, WAC 388-78A-3181 “Remedies—Specific—Civil Penalties” and WAC 388-78A-3183 “Remedies—Civil fine grid”. This notice is to announce a second public hearing on these proposed rules for March 12, 2019. View the… Read More
Message from Katie Smith Sloan, President & CEO, LeadingAge: LeadingAge takes an important step towards increasing its impact and influence across the full continuum of services and supports for people as they age. I am pleased to share the news that LeadingAge has entered into an agreement with the intent to affiliate with the Visiting… Read More
The Department of Health (department) anticipates filing rules to increase fees for several health professions. These fee increases are necessary to meet the requirement in law for all health professions to be self-supporting, which includes preventing and correcting budget deficits, and maintaining reserves to cover unexpected program costs. As part of this process, the department… Read More
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