Celebrating our 15th year – Our program represents the commitment of LeadingAge Washington’s member organizations in promoting quality of life and resident-centered care and services, along with a desire to recognize their residents’ contributions to their communities, state, and country.
Let Your Stars Shine ~ Help us…to tell their Story!
Due to COVID-19 we paused our Senior Star Awards in 2020.
Our 2019 Resident Senior Star at the Semiahmoo Resort in Blaine WA. Paula Herbert, CRISTA Shores, Silverdale, WA
LeadingAge Washington proudly recognized Barbara Lundquist as our 2017 Senior Star during our 66th Annual Conference at Skamania Resort. Hearthstone Retirement.
This series is designed for those new to the long- term care industry or for those who would like a more comprehensive understanding of the federal regulatory requirements. Over the course of 12 monthly sessions, this series will provide a deep dive into learning about key federal regulations for long term care facilities. Resident rights,… Read More
According to “The 2022 McKnight’s Mood of the Market survey: Leaders are at their breaking points. Nearly 60% of long-term care nurse leaders have seriously considered quitting their jobs in the last three months.” Can you afford to lose 60% of your nurse leaders? What keeps nurse leaders in their jobs? It is the meaningfulness… Read More
According to “The 2022 McKnight’s Mood of the Market survey: Leaders are at their breaking points. Nearly 60% of long-term care nurse leaders have seriously considered quitting their jobs in the last three months.” Can you afford to lose 60% of your nurse leaders? What keeps nurse leaders in their jobs? It is the meaningfulness… Read More
The Department of Health has updated the timeframe for resolution of a COVID-19 outbreak from 28 days to 14 days. This new timeframe can be found in the updated Interim COVID-19 Outbreak Definition for Healthcare Settings Questions? Laura Hofmann, MSN, RN – Director of Clinical and Nursing Facility Regulatory Services c: 425-231-4804
New supports are coming beginning July 2023 for individuals in your setting with complex behavioral health needs. Get additional information from the Health Care Authority (HCA) by signing up for notifications. Currently, many individuals are provided additional support through exceptional rates paid by the MCOs but authorized through the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA).… Read More
At the beginning of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), CMS used emergency waiver authorities and various regulatory authorities to enable flexibilities so providers could rapidly respond to people impacted by COVID-19. CMS has developed a cross-cutting initiative to use a comprehensive, streamlined approach to reestablish certain health and safety standards and other financial and… Read More