A Message About Loss and Getting Through Difficult Times From LeadingAge National Board Chair, Carol Silver Elliott

And Then You Have Me AUGUST 31, 2021 | BY CAROL SILVER ELLIOT LeadingAge Board Chair, Carol Silver Elliott, offers this message to members about...
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September is National Preparedness Month #Prepare to Protect

National Preparedness Month (NPM) is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at...
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LeadingAge Washington's 70th Annual Virtual Conference Is On Demand for 90 days

Our 2021 Annual Virtual Conference theme is Forward… Join our community of aging professionals as we come together around our common goal – expanding the possibilities for Washington...
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Improved Purchasing Power Through Premier - JOIN Today!

We are excited to announce, effective May 1st,  Premier is LeadingAge Washington’s preferred Group Purchasing Partner. Premier is a leading force in healthcare supply chain and...
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Mandatory Respiratory Protection Program in Long Term Care: Requirements and Support

PLEASE NOTE!  If you have NOT had your staff fit tested for N95 masks, you need to have this done ASAP.  DOSH is giving citations...
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LTC COVID-19 Immunization Champion Award

Department of Health and LeadingAge Washington are proud to announce the LTC COVID-19 Immunization Champion Award, designed to recognize and celebrate reduction of the spread of...
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State PPE Backstop

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Backstop What: The state PPE backstop has been available to help support state agencies, counties, tribes and other partners through the...
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Quarterly RCS-Provider Meetings, Sept. 10 * 8:30 a.m. (SNF) and 10:30 a.m. (AL)

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...
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SURVEY: Legislative Work Group Seeks Input on Pandemic Management Regulatory Mismatch

The Washington Legislature passed ESHB 1218, legislation that requires a review of Washington state’s approach to pandemic management. The legislative and executive work group is...
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ADVOCACY: The Congressional Infrastructure Package Must Include Older Adults

The U.S. House of Representatives has moved forward on the negotiations for the infrastructure bills that have proposed big funding increases for key programs for...
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Department of Health COVID-19 Booster Planning

Department of Health has released a letter on COVID-19 booster dose planning for long term care facilities. We would encourage you to review the recommendations...
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WA State Association of Activity Professionals (WSAAP) Annual Virtual Conference Sept. 22-25th

Inviting our Washington State Activity Professionals to attend!  www.WSAAPToday.org  September 22-25th Pass it on to your colleagues! “Follow the SEA: Seeking Excellence Through Activities”  Virtual...
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Washington Listens – Free Resource for COVID-19 Emotional and Mental Health Support

Washington Listens is a free, anonymous service for anyone in the state. Washington Listens provides support to people who feel sad, anxious, or stressed due...
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The Stability Zone by DRIVE! (6) Online Training Modules For Your Schedule: 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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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: AMDA Campaign Designed to Help Us Heal Together - Sept. 2nd 3:30 p.m.

The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care (PALTC) Medicine introduced the Healing Together campaign recently to formally acknowledge the pain PALTC practitioners and team members...
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