2nd Quarter 2022 Revised Preliminary SNF RUG Reports

The Second Quarter Revised Preliminary RUG report is now available. It includes all MDS assessments from 04/01/2022 to 06/30/2022 that were transmitted to CMS/QIES by...
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ALTSA: ALF #2022-015 Resuming Fingerprint Background Checks Reminder - Must Be Completed By August 28th 

On March 18, 2020, Governor Inslee issued Proclamation 20-18, which suspended the fingerprint background check requirements for long-term care facilities. Beginning May 1, 2022, long-term...
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PBJ Data Submission - 5 Star Rating

With the new staffing measures being added to the Staffing Domain of the 5 star rating, please ensure that all PBJ data is accurate and...
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Site Visits Included in CMS Staffing Study

AUGUST 10, 2022 | BY JODI EYIGOR | LeadingAge national CMS contractor Abt Associates will be conducting site visits at select nursing homes between August...
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Emergency Rules (CR-103E) Filed – Nursing Assistant Registered and Home Care Aides

WAC 246-840-930 and WAC 246-841-405, Amending specific training requirements for Nursing Assistant Registered (NARs) and Home Care Aides (HCAs). These rules continue the initial emergency...
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Required Training for Nurses: Suicide Prevention and Telemedicine

Reminder about mandatory training requirements. Training may count toward nursing continuing education hours. Suicide Prevention Training Requirement for Nurses Per RCW 43.70.442 RNs, LPNs, ARNPs...
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SNF Transition to iQIES Will Require Security Official

SNF Transition to iQIES Will Require Security Official BY JODI EYIGOR CMS discussed the system transition to iQIES, including the appointment of Security Officials, during...
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CMS Shares Updates on Nursing Home Staffing Study

AUGUST 05, 2022 | BY JODI EYIGOR CMS gave an update on the nursing home staffing study during the August 4 SNF Open Door Forum....
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Washington State Department of Health – Expired Viral Transport Media - PCR Test Kits

Washington State Department of Health is currently out of PCR test kits due to the expiration of our supply of viral transport media (VTM). We...
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Nursing License Fee Increase

In relation to WAC 246-840-990, Nursing fees. The Department of Health (department), in consultation with the Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission (commission), amended WAC 246-840-990...
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HUD Announces Further Service Coordinator Grant Payment Delays

Further delays have pushed HUD's annual calendar year Service Coordinator grant payments to September, resulting in disruptions in service to HUD-assisted older adults. About half...
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The Dynamic DON: Elevate Your Nurse Leadership in the LTC Setting (8-part webinar series) Aug. 3rd - Sept. 21st

This 8-week ProActive webinar series begins August 3rd and continues through September 21st and focuses on skill building for serving effectively as the Director of...
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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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Webinar: Infection Control - Developing Future Operational & Clinical Strategy * August 18th

For providers, caring for the elderly during a pandemic was filled with bold heroism in the face of unprecedented challenges such as supply chain disruptions,...
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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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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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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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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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Behavioral Health in LTC: Todays Focus and Increasing Need - 4 part series package (recordings & handouts available)

ORDER HERE (Full series package includes recordings and handouts) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has been focusing on behavioral health in Nursing...
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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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