Extension of Governor Inslee's Emergency Proclamation Expected

Over the last month, the Governor has waived many regulations for the long term care industry. Most of those waivers are set to expire at...
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COVID-19 and Workers’ Compensation: Frequently Asked Questions Answered

In response to questions from employers and their representatives, the Department of Labor & Industries has made certain policy decisions to provide some financial relief...
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COVID-19 Related Enhanced FMAP for Nursing Homes

DSHS has processed rates for March that include the $29 ppd add-on for COVID-19 related enhanced FMAP.  You should start seeing this higher rate in...
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Update

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has a limited supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) available for long-term care facilities and agencies. These...
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DSHS Waives TB Testing Requirements

The Department of Social and Health Services filed an emergency rule effective April 2, 2020 to suspend requirements related to tuberculosis (TB) testing in WACs...
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Webinar Recording: Employment FAQ's For Senior Housing and Care Providers from April 3rd by Lane Powell

Lane Powell employment attorneys Christine Thelen and Mike Kitson and regulatory attorneys Gabi Sanchez and Carin Marney discussed the implications of the Families First Coronavirus...
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The Sentinel Network Needs to Hear From You!

No matter the setting, the COVID-19 crisis is affecting your health care facility. What are your workforce experiences and concerns?  The Washington State Legislature supports...
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Care Homes Face Gear Shortage, Ill Staff and The Unknown

More than 100 COVID-19 cases have been linked to long-term care facilities in Snohomish County. By Rachel Riley and Phillip O'Connor Saturday, April 4, 2020 1:30am EVERETT —...
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LeadingAge Response to DSHS Request to Pause FMAP Funding for HCBS 

Dear Secretary Cheryl Strange: On behalf of the over one-hundred not-for-profit and mission driven community-based senior care providers, I urge your immediate reconsideration of the decision...
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Even Strictest Nursing Home Guidance Meaningless Without Two Things: COVID-19 Tests and PPE

Over the last month, we’ve seen entire years’ worth of rulemaking around nursing home safety, as both the federal government and individual states respond to...
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Dear Administrator Letter: Sharing of Information for the U. S. Census

2020 Census Operational Adjustments Due to COVID-19 To protect the health and safety of staff and the public and ensure a complete and accurate count...
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Crisis Intervention Stress Debriefing Services for COVID-19 Healthcare Providers

The wellbeing and emotional resilience of healthcare providers are critical components of maintaining essential health care services during the COVID-19 virus outbreak. Therefore, it is...
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This Week’s Live Update Schedule

In the midst of a sacred week for many of us, LeadingAge national will pause their live online updates on both Thursday, April 9, and Sunday, April 12, in recognition...
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Update on Implementation of Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioner (RCW 70.15)

Thank you for your questions and patience as we implement the Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioner (RCW 70.15) program. Since the Legislature passed RCW 70.15 in...
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