LeadingAge Washington's Displaced Workers Outreach Initiative * Virtual Job Fair Coming Soon!

In light of the current COVID-19 situation, we are working on a clearinghouse to match potential staff with member communities.  We will be sharing information...
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Adult Day Enhanced FMAP

DSHS has allocated $500,000 to adult day likely through retainer payments. We will be following up on Tuesday to finalize the proposal for adult day...
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COVID-19 Related Funding

Our friends from LeadingAge National and LeadingAge NY have revised the attached listing of federal funding programs that are related to the pandemic with the...
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Assisted Living Enhanced FMAP Rate Adjustments Expected May 1st

Bea Rector, Director, Home & Community Services, has received CMS approval to distribute a portion of the enhanced FMAP using the client daily rate as...
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New "High Risk" Employee Accommodations 

On Monday, Governor Inslee released a proclamation with new accommodation requirements for high risk employees. Employers are now required to provide the following accommodations, if possible, when...
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ALTSA Dear Provider Letter NH #2020-022

CMS/CDC infection control guidance, additional blanket waiver authorized by CMS, QSO-20-25-NH COVID-19 transfer/discharge scenarios, and GOVERNOR PROCLAMATION 20-44 NH #2020-022 The purpose of this letter...
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ALTSA Dear Provider Letter NH #2020-021

Emergency rules amending or suspending some nursing home requirements.  NH #2020-021 The following rules are amended, suspended, or temporarily repealed: Transfer and discharge rules: Amendment...
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Strategic Health Care and LeadingAge State Partners Ask Congressional Leaders for Funding Without Strings

Dear Congressional Leaders:  Long‐term care and housing facilities around the country have seen the devastating effects of the  coronavirus impacting the life and health of their residents...
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Support if the Provider or Administrator Becomes Ill With COVID-19

ALTSA has released guidance for all LTCF in the event of staffing shortages, including Provider or Administrator becoming ill with COVID-19.  As a first step,...
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Careers in Aging Week * April 19-25th

Careers in Aging Week is just around the corner. Join us April 19-25 to celebrate the diverse number of jobs in the field of aging....
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COVID Ready Caregiver Training Program - Free access option expires today!

The COVID-Ready Caregiver program is free to staff at LeadingAge members through today, Friday, April 17. Join 6,800 staff members at over 175 member organizations...
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Preparing for the Mobile Workforce and more! 3-Part Webinar Series by BlackPointe IT (recorded with handouts)

Sharing with our members, this month’s BlackPoint IT Services 3-Part Workforce Webinar Series presented by Alan Tacy, vCIO at BlackPoint IT Services and Marc Lotorto,...
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Webinar ACHCA: Providing a Complimentary Roster of NAB Approved CE Webinars through June 20, 2020

ACHCA knows that many in our Community are facing unexpected challenges, economic limitations, and a heightened appreciation of what matters during this COVID-19 crisis.  We...
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Webinar: COVID-19 Infection Control Competency Expectations Wed., April 22nd,12:30 p.m.

  COVID-19 Infection Control Competency Expectations Wednesday, April 22, 2020, 12:30 PM PST Presented by Pathway Health, this engaging 30-minute update to provide insight into...
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Webinar Lane Powell: The CARES Act & Other Financial Relief Programs for Senior Living and Care April 23rd

The CARES Act provides significant relief for all businesses, including those providing long-term care and senior living services. Although people initially focused on the expansion...
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