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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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