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

Register HERE  Bring your WHOLE community together for one low price! Over 90 sessions to choose from!      Conference Details (updated daily) HERE Conference...
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The Stability Zone by DRIVE! (6) Online Training Modules: Are You At Your Breaking Point?

Are You At Your Breaking Point?  Consider The Stability Zone.... The Stability Zone is a go-at-your-own-pace, online program that is brimming with my very best...
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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....
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DOH Request Vaccine Survey

Below is the link for the DOH survey for vaccine needs.  If you are waiting for vaccine for your new residents or staff, please contact...
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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...
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HCBS Access Act Letter

LeadingAge National submitted a response to the draft HCBS Access Act, proposed by Sens. Brown, Casey and Hassan and Rep. Dingell, under which the Medicaid...
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Improving Indoor Air - Seattle King County Public Health

Seattle King County Public Health has released a guide to Improving Indoor Air - King County This is for providers who are planning to resume...
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Updated CDC and CMS Guidance – COVID 19

CDC released several pieces of updated guidance on Tuesday. Some general “public health recommendations” are applicable to our communities, such as travel guidance and masking....
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HUD Announces June Return To Physical Inspections

HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge announced significant increases to physical inspections for both Multifamily Housing and Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) during COVID-19 starting June 1. The...
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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...
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CDC - Safer Ways to Celebrate Spring Events and Holidays

Attending gatherings to celebrate events and holidays increases your risk of getting and spreading COVID-19. The safest way to celebrate this year is virtually, with...
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CDC Updates

CDC Guidance on International Travel CDC Guidance on Masking CDC Guidance for Healthcare Settings Questions? Contact: Laura Hofmann, MSN, RN – Director of Clinical and...
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Complimentary Webinar Series: MDS 3.0, Version 1.17.2 Updates to the RAI Manual Process and More

This webinar series is free and will include the updates to the RAI Manual process that became effective October 1, 2020 and much more! Registration...
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CMS National Nursing Homes Stakeholder Call * Thursday, April 29th, 1:00 p.m.

Please join the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and CDC for a National Nursing Home Stakeholder Call Thursday, April 29 at 1:00 pm...
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CMS Updated QSO Memos

CMS QSO Memo 20-38-NH (Testing) CMS QSO Memo 20-39-NH (Visitation)   Questions? Contact: Laura Hofmann, MSN, RN – Director of Clinical and Nursing Facility Regulatory...
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Webinar: DDA-Free Training for Nursing Home Staff! May 6, 7 and 14

The Developmental Disabilities Administration is offering a three-hour training with valuable information about both high and low tech assistive technologies, and how to use them...
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COMING SOON! Washington State Patrol (WSP) RAPsheet Enhancements Go-live * May 11th

The Washington Record of Arrests and Prosecutions, commonly known as the RAPsheet, is undergoing a makeover.  Using feedback from customers, WSP has improved the usability...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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NETEC Webinar: Overcoming Challenges to Supporting Your Workforce: Let’s Talk * April 30th

Friday, April 30, 2021 10 AM PST LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Identify three sources of stress for healthcare workers. Discuss three obstacles to providing psychological support to...
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Webinar: Training Materials Available for The Changes in the Hospice Item Set (HIS) Manual V3.00 Recording

The training materials for “Changes in the Hospice Item Set (HIS) Manual V3.00 Webinar” was scheduled for Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to...
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Webinar: Adapting to the No-Pay RAP - April 29th 10 a.m.

Medicare’s new RAP regulations are challenging the billing practices and cash flow of home health agencies nationwide. This webinar examines the impact and offers ways...
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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...
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Webinar: LIHTC Year 15 Right of First Refusal Issues * May 12th, 1:00 p.m.

The Consortium for Housing and Asset Management (CHAM) is hosting a webinar on deterring Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Year 15 Right of First Refusal disputes....
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Webinar: Reopening Dining: Are We Ready? May 19th, 1:30 p.m.

Complimentary Webinar: Reopening Dining: Are We Ready? May 19th, 1:30 p.m. Speaker: Anna de Jesus, President, Nutrition Alliance, LLC   Objectives: Discuss current CMS guidance on...
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SUMMER-EX 2021 – Emergency Communications Training Exercise: April 29th and June 17th

There is still time to register!  On April 29th and June 17th, the Northwest Healthcare Response Network (NWHRN) will host a two-part communications exercise for all long-term...
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