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 course is designed to increase access to dementia-capable care for long term care and community based providers. It includes content from the 2018 Dementia Care Practice Recommendations. Training module topics are as follows: 1. Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias 2. Positive Communication 3. Successful Strategies for Dementia Related Behaviors 4. Helping with Hygiene and… Read More
This 6-week, 6 session webinar series provides MDS section-by-section coding guidance under PDPM and insights for optimal data collection, supportive documentation, and consistent coding accuracy. This series will review key MDS sections under PDPM. Reduce the learning curve for clinical reimbursement staff and drive PDPM coding accuracy and compliance with this MDS webinar series. MDS… Read More
This course is designed to increase access to dementia-capable care for long term care and community based providers. It includes content from the 2018 Dementia Care Practice Recommendations. Training module topics are as follows: 1. Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias 2. Positive Communication 3. Successful Strategies for Dementia Related Behaviors 4. Helping with Hygiene and… Read More
Our 69th Annual Conference theme is 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, and elevating our field. Together, we can! More Pat… Read More
Press Release – DSHS: Office of Communications OLYMPIA – The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has awarded nearly $1.5 million in grants that will improve the lives of nursing home residents and provide the staff that serve them with access to additional training. The grants are funded by the Centers for Medicare &… Read More
This rule looks to limit provider taxes levied by states on Medicaid providers that are used to maximize federal matching funds (sometimes called FMAP). Washington uses the Safety Net Assessment (SNA) in this way. Some states currently use provider taxes that are higher for high Medicaid facilities and lower for low Medicaid facilities. The intent… Read More
