Governor Inslee Issues Proclamation – Transfers and Discharge Waivers

Last Friday afternoon, Governor Inslee released Proclamation 21-15, which suspends and waives certain statutes in order to allow nursing homes to transfer or discharge residents...
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LeadingAge Washington's 70th Annual Virtual Conference Is On Demand for 90 days

Our 2021 Annual Virtual Conference theme is Forward… Join our community of aging professionals as we come together around our common goal – expanding the possibilities for Washington...
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Improved Purchasing Power Through Premier - JOIN Today!

We are excited to announce, effective May 1st,  Premier is LeadingAge Washington’s preferred Group Purchasing Partner. Premier is a leading force in healthcare supply chain and...
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AL/SNF MEMBERS ONLY - LeadingAge Washington Staffing Survey * Respond by Sept 10th

As we continue to assess the staffing crisis across the state, we have updated our staffing survey to capture information that we feel is critical...
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September is National Preparedness Month #Prepare to Protect

National Preparedness Month (NPM) is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at...
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Make Sure Your Emergency Preparedness Plan Is Up To Snuff

By Sarah Schock Sep 7, 2021 Skilled Nursing Facility Updated: Sep 7, 2021 In light of the recent hurricane that hit Louisiana, as well as the resulting...
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State PPE Backstop

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Backstop What: The state PPE backstop has been available to help support state agencies, counties, tribes and other partners through the...
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ALTSA: ALF #2021-048 ALTSA: NH #2021-065 Continued Use Of Eye Protection To Prevent Covid-19 Infection

Residential Care Services (RCS) staff have reported that many residents and facilities object to continued use of face shields both by RCS staff and facility...
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ALTSA: ALF #2021-051 ALTSA: NH #2021-068 Resident Rosters, Aggregated Contact Information, Communication, Resident Representative, And Essential Support Persons

RCS released a letter to inform you of changes in law related to resident rosters, aggregated contact information, communication, long-term care Ombuds, and the definitions...
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Advocacy - Historic Investment Needed in the Care Economy Workforce

The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the strain on America’s long-term care workers. LeadingAge members report astounding scenarios in which they are unable to hire enough...
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Fingerprint Vendor Update

The DSHS transition to a new fingerprint vendor, Fieldprint, has been cancelled.  DSHS will NOT be transitioning to a new vendor at this time and IdentoGO/Idemia will...
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Flu Season 2021 - 2022

The 2021 – 2022 Influenza (Flu) Season is around the corner. The CDC website offers public health and healthcare professionals key information about vaccination, infection...
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Quarterly RCS-Provider Meetings, Sept. 10 * 8:30 a.m. (SNF) and 10:30 a.m. (AL)

LeadingAge WA and Washington Health Care Association have scheduled meetings with Residential Care Services (RCS) and Providers. These meetings are a step towards building relationships...
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New and Updated DOH Guidance Documents

UPDATED Cloth Face Coverings Guidance during COVID-19 to align with the recent secretary of health’s order and governor’s proclamation. (Cloth face coverings are NOT to be...
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New Insights and Tools From LeadingAge (Week of August 30-Sept 3)

LeadingAge National staff experts are developing essential advocacy, guidance and tools, and curating the most relevant resources for aging services providers, including: ​​​Nursing Home Weekly...
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New letters from Residential Care Services

CR-103E Filed to Extend Emergency Rules Amending or Suspending Some NH Requirements Related to PASRR and Resident Groups CR-103E Filed to Extend Emergency Rule Amending...
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Save the Dates: Assisted Living Certified Leadership & Management Training (4 Days) Begins Oct. 27th

Assisted Living Certified Leadership & Management Training  Location: Wesley Terrace,  Des Moines (near Sea-Tac) Time: 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Dates: October 27th, November 3, 10, 17 28 CE...
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Webinar: 21-22 Influenza Vaccination Recommendations and Guidance on Coadministration with COVID-19 Vaccines - Sept 9th

CDC Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) 2021-2022 Influenza Vaccination Recommendations and Guidance on Coadministration with COVID-19 Vaccines During this COCA Call, presenters will provide...
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Webinar: DOH COVID-19 Infection Prevention in Memory Care - Sept 20th 1:30 p.m.

Please join us on Monday, September 20th from 1:30-2:30pm for a webinar on COVID-19 Infection Prevention for Memory Care. We will discuss the recently released...
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WA State Association of Activity Professionals (WSAAP) Annual Virtual Conference Sept. 22-25th

Inviting our Washington State Activity Professionals to attend!  www.WSAAPToday.org  September 22-25th Pass it on to your colleagues! “Follow the SEA: Seeking Excellence Through Activities”  Virtual...
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The Stability Zone by DRIVE! (6) Online Training Modules For Your Schedule: Are You At Your Breaking Point?

Are You At Your Breaking Point?  Consider The Stability Zone.... The Stability Zone is a go-at-your-own-pace, online program that is brimming with my very best...
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12-part Webinar Series: (1) Standards of Care and (2) Cultivating LTC Leaders by ProActive (includes recordings & NAB credits)

Standards of Care: Master the Core Elements of LTC Excellence - This 12 month webinar series focuses on nursing facility systems of care and managing common...
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