Join Us! LeadingAge Washingtons Virtual Career Fair * June 6th
Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am and 3:30 – 5:00 pm Join us for a VIRTUAL day of networking, job opportunities, and career...Read More
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May 3, 2023
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ACTION ALERT: Increase Visa Processing Funding: Aging Services Providers Desperate for Staff
Increase Visa Processing Funding: Aging Services Providers Desperate for Staff Congress Must Act to Speed Up Employment-Based Visa Approvals Thousands of desperately needed foreign-born...Read More
CMS Announces End to Vaccine Mandate, Provides Guidance for End of PHE * By: Jodi Eyigor, LeadingAge National
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released memo QSO-23-13-ALL on May 1 to provide guidance on the end of the public health emergency (PHE). CMS...Read More
Assisted Living Capital Add-On Rate
On May 11th, DSHS is beginning to run eligibility calculations for the Assisted Living Capital Add-On Rate Effective July 2023 to June 2024. Please ensure...Read More
CMS Announces Cultural Competence / Person-Centered Care Rule Expected This Spring
BY Jodi Eyigor At the CMS Quality Conference, CMS announced a forthcoming proposed rule for all provider types related to cultural competence and person-centered care....Read More
SNF Wage Equity Reporting
DSHS has released the final Wage Equity Reporting worksheet. This worksheet must be completed and submitted to the department no later than September 1, 2023....Read More
ALTSA: ALF #2023-017; Emergency Rules Filed to Amend LTC Worker Continuing Education Deadlines
The Department of Social and Health Services (department) filed emergency rules under WSR 23-09-052 amending long-term care worker Basic Training deadlines established in WACs 388-...Read More
Nursing Commission - Public Rules Workshops: May 15th and 19th
The Nursing Commission filed a CR-101 on December 29, 2022, under WSR 23-02-037 for: WAC 246-840-010 WAC 246-840-700 WAC 246-840-910 through 246-840-970 In line with Substitute House Bill (SHB) 1124...Read More
White House Executive Order and Fact Sheet on Caregivers
Tuesday, in a Rose Garden ceremony, the President signed an Executive Order summarizing his Administration’s caregiver actions and proposals; Katie Smith Sloan was among the...Read More
Salary & Benefits Compensation Survey - To Participate Submit by May 8th
In lieu of producing a salary & benefits survey specifically for LeadingAge Washington members, we are asking that you take part in the Hospital &...Read More
Skilled Nursing Facility Antimicrobial Stewardship Collaborative
The Washington State Department of Health is hosting an antimicrobial stewardship collaborative that will start in June and last for 1 year. The goal of...Read More
Washington State Chapter of NADONA/LTC Educational Session and Meeting Schedule * Next Meeting May 18th
You Are Personally Invited to Attend Our Upcoming Educational Sessions and Meetings! 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH 11:00 AM Pacific May Fall Management 101 This...Read More
CMS iQIES Reports User Manual v2.3
This user manual provides information for CMS, Providers, Vendors, Accrediting Organizations, Contractors, and State Agencies to effectively perform Reports functions and the processes necessary to...Read More
HHS Releases NEW Online Cybersecurity Training Platform - Knowledge on Demand
Nursing homes and other healthcare entities have become the hottest target of cyber criminals. Now operators don’t have to just wait and wonder if bad...Read More
Information Required for Continuation of Nurse Aide Waiver
Critical information required to continue the Nurse aide waiver with CMS If you completed this survey last month, please complete this survey again. We are...Read More
Updated Jurisprudence Module - Available for Free on Nursing Commission Website
The Nursing Commission has updated the Washington State Nursing Jurisprudence Module. It is now available on their website to take for free. This is an...Read More
DOH Toolkits for Respiratory Season
As flu and other respiratory illnesses continue to rise across the nation, routine preparedness, including continuing to offer LTC residents ongoing immunizations are critical to...Read More
New CMS Training Modules Available on QSEP
CMS has added a new Quality in Focus tab on the CMS QSEP Training Site These are three of the most cited F-tags and are...Read More
Emergency Preparedness Tags
Comagine Health This document provides a list of possible citations a facility could acquire for noncompliance in its visitors policy, cohorting plan and emergency preparedness...Read More
Northwest Healthcare Response Network (NWHRN) Winter Weather Tip Sheet
The Northwest Healthcare Response Network (NWHRN) continues to work with local response partners to prepare for potential winter weather impacts. This Winter Weather Tip Sheet...Read More
NETEC Infection Prevention Learning Journey - On Demand
The Infection Prevention Learning Journey introduces three elements of the Hierarchy of Controls: engineering, administrative, and personal protective equipment (PPE). TARGET AUDIENCE This accredited continuing education activity...Read More
BOMI Facility Management Training - Hold Your Spot!
Whether you’re an organization or an individual, BOMI’s world-renowned professional educational programs make perfect business sense. Our industry-standard designations ensure that property...Read More
Webinar: Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities * May 11th, 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 11th 1:00-1:45 pm We are inviting LeadingAge WA Skilled Nursing Facility DNSs, Staff Development, Social Services and Administrators to hear about the Center...Read More
LeadingAge Learning HUB: Workforce, Governance, and Public Messaging Resources
Expert-Led Education at Your Fingertips The LeadingAge national Learning Hub offers a mix of learning opportunities across a wide range of topics to give aging...Read More