A Truly Diverse Company Starts From The Top Down — Pursuing Social Justice Through Employment Opportunities 

How do you ensure that companies are not just giving “lip service” when they say they have strong diversity policies? One local company that provides...
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Washington's 69th Annual Virtual Conference * TOGETHER * October 27-29th

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...
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Governor Inslee Extends High-Risk Employee Proclamation

Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the extension of proclamation 20-46.1, first issued in April, which relates to protections for high-risk employees and workers' rights.   As...
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LeadingAge Washington Sends State Leaders Letter of Concern Regarding Antigen Testing and Vulnerabilities to Fall COVID & Flu Season 

In a letter to Dr Charissa Fotinos, state’s lead on COVID testing, Assistant Secretary DSHS, ALTSA, Bill Moss, and the Governor’s budget and policy staff, David Schumacher...
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Links From CDC and HHS on Point of Care Testing in Nursing Homes 

Follow up from the LeadingAge national call on Tuesday, here are the links from CDC and HHS surrounding the POC testing.  We have several questions...
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LeadingAge Washington Annual Wage Survey Launches August 3rd with Expected Reply Date of August 28th

LeadingAge Washington has again partnered with NRC Health to conduct a Wage Survey for all members. This is a valuable benefit to our members, as...
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U.S. Senate COVID Relief Legislation

The Senate has released the details of their COVID Relief package.  Below you will find details that pertain to LeadingAge Members.  While some of the...
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Aging and Long-Term Support Administration Budget Reduction Q&A

On June 25, 2020 Aging and Long-Term Support (ALTSA) held a preliminary budget reduction stakeholder webinar.  They have released a Q&A document from this webinar...
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ALTSA: ALF #2020-032 - ALTSA: NH #2020-048 * Investigation and Referral Process For Allegations Unrelated to Physical or Sexual Abuse

Prior to July 1, 2020, the Complaint Resolution Unit (CRU) referred intake allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation and abandonment to Adult Protective Services (APS). This...
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Have you applied? COVID-19 Technology Grants for SNFs * Communication In Challenging Times * Apply Today!

Deadline is approaching! During this unprecedented and challenging time for both nursing home staff and residents, we know how important it is for residents and...
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Updated Clinical Questions about COVID-19: Questions and Answers

How should a facilities approach residents who decline testing? Residents, or their medical powers of attorney, have the right to decline testing. Clinical discussions about...
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Washington’s Nursing Assistant Testing Will Resume with Safety Protocols

We are excited to announce that Washington’s nursing assistant testing will resume in counties that are in Phase 2 or higher, effective the week of...
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Webinar: Hearing Help for Seniors * Your Role as a Community Partner During COVID-19 * July 30th

Hearing Help for Seniors: Your Role as a Community Partner During COVID-19 Webinar July 30th * 11:00 a.m. - Noon (Pacific) Objectives: After attending this...
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Important Phased Reopening Recommendations and Requirements for Nursing Homes + Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities * Webinar July 30th

Residential Care Services (RCS), in coordination with Department of Health and stakeholders, has prepared plans for a phased reopening of long-term care providers in Washington...
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Important Phased Reopening Recommendations and Requirements for Adult Family Homes + Assisted Living Facilities + Enhanced Services Facilities * Webinar July 31

Residential Care Services (RCS), in coordination with Department of Health and stakeholders, has prepared plans for a phased reopening of long-term care providers in Washington...
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Webinar: Demystifying the Single Audit Requirement for Provider Relief Funds * August 4th 11:00 a.m.

The Department of Health and Humans Services recently announced that health care providers who received more than $750,000 in federal awards from the Provider Relief...
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Webinar: N95 Fit Testing–Train the Trainer * Two Date Options August 4th a.m. or 6th p.m.

N95 Fit Testing – Train the Trainer “Go to Webinar” (bring your team to the table)   TWO options: August 4th - 10:00 – 11:00...
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QIO Program Weekly Nursing Home Training * Every Thursday 1 p.m.

The QIO program continues its weekly national nursing home training series. Trainings are held every Thursday at 4pm ET. This week’s subject is “Clinical Care:...
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Webinar: Fearless in the Face of Crisis * 5 Part Leadership Series Begins August 6th - every Thursday

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...
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Webcast: CMS Home Health and Hospice Call * August 11th, Noon

Register Today! CMS Home Health and Hospice Call Tuesday, August 11th at 12:00 – 12:30 PM Pacific Time  Toll Free Attendee Dial-In: 833-614-0820 Access Passcode:...
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QuickCast: COVID-19 Legal Issues

The LeadingAge Knowledge Center continues to add new content to help you navigate the COVID-19 crisis -- including the critical legal issues the pandemic has...
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Webcast: CMS Nursing Homes Call * August 12th, 1:30 p.m.

Register Today!  CMS Nursing Homes Call Wednesday, August 12th 1:30 – 2:00 PM Pacific Time  Toll Free Attendee Dial-In: 833-614-0820 Access Passcode: 7857618 Audio Webcast...
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