Registration Open! LeadingAge Washington's 70th Annual Conference & EXPO

Register HERE     Conference Details (updated daily) HERE Conference Registration Packet  HERE Sponsorship opportunities available!           Keynotes & Headliners: John H....
Read More

A Message from Katie Smith Sloan - LeadingAge

Change is in the Air! President and CEO Katie Smith Sloan describes LeadingAge’s recommendations for modernizing our system of service, care, and support. This is...
Read More

Important Message from Washington State Department of Health Secretary Dr. Umair Shah

In follow-up to Governor Jay Inslee and the Washington State Department of Health convening healthcare partners, health insurance plans, and dental providers from across Washington...
Read More

RCS and Provider Meetings * April 26th

LeadingAge WA and Washington Health Care Association have scheduled meetings with Residential Care Services (RCS) and Providers. These meetings are a step towards building relationships...
Read More

Complimentary Webinar: Employee Retention Credit For Senior Living "Revised and Expanded" by PayNorthwest * 2 options * April 27th and 29th

Employee Retention Credit For Senior Living - Join us for a conversation around how LeadingAge Washington members can utilize the newly-revised Employee Retention Credit legislation. KEY...
Read More

Plan to attend our Virtual Regional Town Hall Meetings * Beginning May 3rd, RSVP Today

It’s the 4th year of our Regional Town Hall meetings designed to provide members and us an opportunity to discuss top of mind issues.  This is one opportunity to provide information that will guide LeadingAge national and your state...
Read More

LeadingAge Washington Futures Conversation Virtual Invitational Summit * April 27th

Invitational - As the Executive Leader of your single or multi-site community or a strategic business partner, join colleagues around the state for a virtual...
Read More

ShakeAlert: Washington's Earthquake Early-Warning System to go Live May 4 with Phone Alerts

The ShakeAlert system rapidly detects earthquakes that have already begun and then sends alerts to people's mobile phones to warn them before the shaking hits....
Read More

Careers in Aging Week: April 18-24

Save the date for Careers in Aging Week! While COVID-19 may have slowed the movement of people into the LTSS field, nothing can stop us...
Read More

SUMMER-EX 2021 – Emergency Communications Training Exercise: April 29th and June 17th

On April 29th and June 17th, the Northwest Healthcare Response Network (NWHRN) will host a two-part communications exercise for all long-term care facilities in western...
Read More

Health Experts Talk About the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine and More

Out of an abundance of caution, the CDC and FDA have recommended a pause in distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. What does this...
Read More

#Seniors Better Together: Moving Beyond The Pandemic - Tough Times Call For Innovation, Creativity And Collaboration

FORWARD Collaboration is Key! Right now, senior living is faced with its greatest challenge and the best way through a problem is together.  By teaming...
Read More

Use of N95s-States Incorrectly Interpreting Guidance

CMS has been advised of states incorrectly interpreting guidance around the use of N95 respirators. LeadingAge National has heard reports of providers being cited for...
Read More

Virtual Training: Alzheimer’s Care Academy: 3 (2-Hour) Workshops * May 11-13th * Register TODAY

A return engagement! We have redesigned our in-person training to a 3-day Go to Meeting Training. (2 hours ea.) This is course is designed to...
Read More

FDA and CDC Update Guidance:  Optimizing N95 Respirator Supplies

Both the FDA and CDC updated their strategies for optimizing N95 respirator supplies. As of April 9, CDC acknowledged that the supply and availability of NIOSH-approved...
Read More

Washington’s Sentinel Network Workforce Survey-Your Participation is Critical!

Do you have enough health care workers with the skills you and your patients need?  How has COVID-19 impacted your ability to provide health care in...
Read More

RCS Reimplementation Webinar Recording Available

If you missed the RCS Reimplementation Webinars last week, a recording is now available, along with links to related resources, Video PPT Slides Waiver Tracker...
Read More

Webinar: LTCF Transition from Vaccine Clinic to Maintenance * DOH Recorded

Attached are the slides for Tuesday’s presentation; LTCF Transition from Vaccine Clinic to Maintenance and below are resource links discussed.  COVID vaccinations at LTCFs: https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/1600/coronavirus/348-797-GuidanceForLongTermCareVaccinations.pdf...
Read More

CDC Call for LPCs, Affordable Housing, Other Independent Living

On April 19, the CDC will host a call for LeadingAge and Argentum members to: provide information on COVID-19 vaccination of older adults and updates...
Read More

Workplace Resilience Training Opportunities Begin April 16th thru May 18th

The Washington State Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Group is pleased to offer April and May trainings for PsySTART Responder (PsySTART-R) PsySTART-R is an evidence-based...
Read More

CDC Updates Guidance for Older Adults

CDC updated their Information for Older Adults. Risk for severe illness with COVID-19 increases with age, with older adults at highest risk. Certain medical conditions...
Read More

Webinar Reminder: Changes in the Hospice Quality Reporting Program * April 15th

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will be hosting a webinar on Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. ET. The purpose of this training is to...
Read More

May is Older Americans Month: Communities of Strength 2021

ACL is pleased to announce that the theme of Older Americans Month (OAM) 2021 is Communities of Strength. Older adults have built resilience and strength over their...
Read More

Webinar: CMS Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)/Long Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum * April 15th

Date:  Thursday, April 15, 2021 Start Time:  11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pacific Time Please dial-in at least 15 minutes before call start time. Dial:...
Read More

Washington State MDS 6-week Webinar Series * Registration begins April 19th

Residential Care Services will be conducting a webinar on the RAI and MDS.   This webinar series is free and includes updates to the RAI Manual...
Read More

Virtual Training: Fair Housing Update for Administrators and Staff * April 20th and 22nd

 Fair Housing Update for Housekeeping and Maintenance (day 1) April 14, 2021 * 8:00 – 9:00 (Pacific) (recorded) The session will cover Fair Housing Act...
Read More

CDC Session: COVID Vaccination & Infection Prevention for Retirement and Independent Living Communities * April 19th, 9:00 a.m.

The purpose of this session is to provide information on COVID-19 vaccination of older adults and updates to infection prevention in the context of vaccination,...
Read More

COVID Vaccine Appointment Consolidation Website On-line Serving WA State - UPDATED NEWS

COVIDWA.COM *  Updated daily COVID Press Release April 2021 NEW features to CovidWA to make it even easier for people to find available vaccines just...
Read More

12-part Webinar Series: (1) Standards of Care and (2) Cultivating LTC Leaders by ProActive (includes recordings & NAB credits)

Standards of Care: Master the Core Elements of LTC Excellence - This 12 month webinar series focuses on nursing facility systems of care and managing common...
Read More