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.
This 12 month webinar series focuses on nursing facility systems of care and managing common conditions treated in the LTC setting. Each session addresses standards of care, staff training/competency focus areas, critical nursing assessment/ documentation principles, care planning guidance, recommended QA activities, and practical daily operations guidance with extensive use of case examples. Recordings of… Read More
MEPAP 1 – the Activity training class, requirement for all levels of certification with NCCAP (National Certification Council for Activity Professionals) starts March 24th thru September 2021 online face to face MEPAP 1 – is a requirement for all certification levels, a great opportunity to support your staff on their way to certification and getting your activity… Read More
It’s Time to Evolve & Reimagine Life Enrichment Virtual Conference 20 Short Sessions Designed to Encourage and Educate Participate Live Online April 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 10 am – 1 pm Pacific Register here! Co-Sponsored by: Read More
FORWARD Collaboration is Key! Right now, senior living is faced with its greatest challenge and the best way through a problem is together. By teaming up, joining forces, sharing ideas, and pooling resources we can reach bigger audiences and influence more senior consumers to consider a congregate living environment. An ASK to our Business Partners…who… Read More
COVIDWA.COM * Updated daily A COVID-19 vaccine appointment finder website for King County that will ultimately serve all of Washington State has been created by volunteers. New! Call or text (425) 292-1727 with your ZIP and we will list three nearby clinics with availability. Seattle, WA—COVIDWA.COM has announced the launch of a Covid-19 vaccine appointment availability website. The… Read More
Top 10 Survey Citations – March 2021 Regulation | March 03, 2021 | By Janine Finck-Boyle LeadingAge analyzed the top 10 survey citations as focused infection control surveys continue and many states amp up annual certification surveys. Over the last few months, state agencies have resumed annual surveys in nursing homes. To complement the anecdotal… Read More