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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New Report Highlights Mixed Trends in COVID-19 Activity, Positive Impacts of Face Coverings and Distancing

Today the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) released the latest statewide situation report, which reflects varying COVID-19 trends in different regions and age groups....
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Safe Start for Long-Term Care Announced * Goes into Effect August 12th

Gov. Jay Inslee and officials from the state Department of Health and Department of Social and Health Services announced a phased plan for long-term care...
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CDC Guidance - Vaccination Guidance During a Pandemic

It is not too early to be thinking about the upcoming Influenza season or planning your immunization schedules.  The COVID-19 pandemic has caused healthcare providers...
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Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic

The CDC has updated the Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel to include the recommendations for universal use of eye protection (in...
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Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission State of Emergency License Renewal Extension Expiring Soon: What This Means for You

To allow healthcare professionals the ability to focus on patient care during the COVID-19 outbreak, the Secretary of Health extended expiration dates for licenses up...
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Online COVID Trackers 

The following websites can be used to track how the State of Washington as well individual counties are faring with the COVID-19 pandemic.   Washington State...
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Washington Joins Other Western States in Coordination on Telehealth

Building on a previous announcement regarding COVID re-opening, Gov. Jay Inslee joined Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown...
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Point Prevalence COVID-19 Testing in Assisted Living Facilities

DSHS has released a Dear Provider letter with the final plan for point prevalence testing in the remainder of assisted living facilities; those without a...
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SNF Provider Preview Reports Are Now Available

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Preview Reports have been updated and are now available. The data contained within the Preview Reports is based on quality data...
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Webinar: Adult Day Retainer Payments DSHS * August 11th 1:00 p.m.

DSHS has finalized the new retainer payments for Adult Day Health and Adult Day Care services related to COVID-19 and they will be available through...
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Webinar: Residential Provider Enhanced Service Rates and Retainer Payments by DSHS * August 10 1:00 p.m.

Enhanced service rates and retainer payments for Residential Providers (Assisted Living among others) related to COVID-19 will be available through 9/30/2020. DSHS staff will be hosting...
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Webinar: Additional Enhanced Rates and Service Codes by DSHS August 10 3:00 p.m.

In addition to the Adult Day retainer payments, enhanced service rates related to COVID-19 will be available through 9/30/2020. Affected provider types include: Community Choice Guides...
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Webinar: Assisted Living Point Prevalence Testing * August 11 1:00 p.m.

DSHS is partnering with the Department of Health on implementation of point prevalence testing for COVID-19 in assisted living facilities.  A webinar hosted by DOH...
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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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Virtual Summit: Tech Foresight Summit to Give You the Edge You Need in the Age of COVID August 11-13th  

It is so easy to get discouraged and to wonder if senior living will survive.  There is hope though.  We will need to do things...
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Virtual Summit: Long Term Care and Nursing Education * August 26th 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The purpose of the meeting is to bring together nurse educators and long-term care providers to increase clinical experiences in long term care settings.  We...
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Virtual Conference: Collaborating for a Dementia-Friendly Future: Inspiring Change * Sept. 29-30

Are you interested in making your community more respectful, understanding and inclusive of people with dementia and their families? Join us for "Collaborating for a Dementia-Friendly...
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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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LeadingAge Learning HUB - Complimentary COVID-19 & More Educational Offerings

Expert-Led Education at Your Fingertips The LeadingAge Learning Hub offers a mix of learning opportunities across a wide range of topics to give aging services...
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