The Great Washington ShakeOut! Are You Ready? ShakeOut on October 20, 2022

International ShakeOut Day is always the third Thursday of October and millions of people in Washington take part each year. If you only take one...
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BOMI Facility Management Training - Coming Soon!

    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 and...
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Applications are Now Being Accepted for our 2023 Leadership Institute Program * Submit by October 14th

Do you have a “Rising Star” in your midst? Strong, transformational leadership is more important than ever, especially within the constantly evolving field of aging...
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Assisted Living Certified Leadership & Management In-Person Training (4 Days) * September 8, 15, 22 & 29th

Assisted Living Certified Leadership & Management Training  Location: Wesley Des Moines (near Sea-Tac)  Time: 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Dates: September 8, 15, 22 and 29th  30 CE...
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Emergency Preparedness Resource from ASPR

The Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response released a new resource in the ASPR Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange (TRACIE). The Chemical Emergency...
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iQIES Security Official Registration: August 29-September 9

CMS is currently registering iQIES Security Officials for providers in the State of Washington. CMS will be reaching out to providers to initiate this process....
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RCS: AL/SNF Provider Meeting * September 9th

LeadingAge WA continues to collaborate with leadership at Residential Care Services (RCS) and WHCA to schedule quarterly RCS and provider meetings allowing providers to ask...
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Workforce Development Month: Let’s Get Creative about Career Mobility * by Robyn Stone

Robyn Stone thinks providers of aging services should celebrate Workforce Development Month by offering direct care professionals good-quality jobs and the option for career mobility...
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A Vision for Professionalizing the Caregiving Workforce in the Field of Long-Term Services and Supports! by Robyn Stone

A Vision for Professionalizing the Caregiving Workforce in the Field of Long-Term Services and Supports - Feeling Valued Because The Are Valued!  By Robyn I....
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It's Essential -------- 2022 Flu Media Kit

After the strange flu season we had last year, no one is sure what this Flu season will bring.  With COVID-19 and masking, many who...
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CMS Provides Information to Assist States in Re-Evaluating Nursing Home Medicaid Payments

CMS issued an information bulletin to states regarding re-evaluation of nursing home Medicaid payments. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an informational...
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Monkeypox Update From DOH

DSHS has released a Dear Provider letter with information from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) about the monkeypox virus. You can find the full...
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Department of Health Code Reviser Filings July 6, 2022 - August 24, 2022

The following Department of Health rules and documents were filed with the Washington State's Code Reviser Office from July 6, 2022-August 24, 2022. If you...
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CMS Provides More Information - Nurse Aide Training Competency and Evaluation Waiver Requirements

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released Revised QSO-22-15-NH & NLTC & LSC memo.  In this memo, they have updated the section...
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REMINDER: LeadingAge Call with FCC to Examine Internet Options for HUD-Assisted Communities - September 1st, 10:00 a.m.

On September 1 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific - 1:00 p.m. ET, LeadingAge will host a call with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to examine internet...
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Webinar: How Can LTC Stay Compliant? September 7th, 11:00 a.m.

It’s no secret that long-term care is among the most regulated industries in the United States. Staying compliant can be challenging, and figuring out everything...
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Miss Norma’s Book Club: One Family’s Journey Saying “YES” to Living * September 13th or 15th Register Today!

Are you ready to join 90-year-old Norma on the ride of her life? LeadingAge Washington is hosting a “Driving Miss Norma book club” for staff,...
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Webinar: Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed Program Evaluation - September 13th, 10:00 a.m.

The Jewish Federations of North America Center on Holocaust Survivor Care and Institute on Aging and Trauma is hosting a webinar, Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed Program Evaluation:...
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Webinar: SNF VBP * September 28th, 11:00 a.m.

On September 28, 2022, at 11:00 AM PT, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host an educational webinar: Overview of Finalized SNF...
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CISA Active Shooter Preparedness Webinar - August 19th 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is hosting a 2-hour Security Webinar to enhance awareness of, and response...
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Homeland Patrol Division Security (HPDS) Safety & Security Awareness Webinar - Sept. 7th 1:30 p.m.

Given today's ever-changing threat environment, preparing for and training employees to cope with active threats and workplace violence should be a key piece of an...
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Ultimately, It's Your Responsibility to Get Fully Staffed... and Stay That Way! Register TODAY!

Ultimately, it's your responsibility to get Fully Staffed... and stay that way! LeadingAge Washington and DRIVE are partnering to bring YOUR community "Fully STAFFED"!  $429, per...
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Caregiver Certification Online Series NOW Available * Four Learning Plans to Choose From! Available 24/7!

LeadingAge Washington has partnered with Home Care Pulse to bring online training to your employees across the continuum of care at an affordable cost. Give your...
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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...
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