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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We invite you to help with Shaping the Future of Aging in Washington. Engage in conversations with colleagues and external experts on issues of importance...
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2021 Awards of Excellence ~ Call for Nominations. Communities Dedicated to Enhancing the Aging Journey Recognizing Excellence By Telling Your Story The LeadingAge Washington's Awards Program...
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Please remember to register for our annual State Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, June 22nd, from 10–11:30 am. This meeting is an opportunity to provide information that will...
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Emergency Preparedness Training and Testing Program Exemption – CMS recognizes many facilities are still operating under disaster/emergency conditions during the PHE, i.e., under an activated...
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Over the past few months, the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA) has been able to assist providers...
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CMS provides a current list of F-tags by regulatory grouping used in the Long-term Care Survey Process (LTCSP) CMS updated the tag list on June...
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CMS has update the LTC Survey Pathways – Updated 06/19/2021 (ZIP). Please review the ZIP folder and pathways for updated survey resources-remember-the questions the surveyors...
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Home and Community Services (HCS) is resuming in person client visits for long-term care Medicaid assessment and care planning beginning July 12, 2021. The process...
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Washington Health Care Association and LeadingAge Washington have been working in collaboration with the Dementia Action Collaborative, and we are in need of your expertise...
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On August 13, 2020, Residential Care Services (RCS) issued a provider letter indicating Governor Proclamation 20-19.3 applied to long-term care (LTC) facilities and agencies. This...
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LeadingAge staff experts are developing essential advocacy, guidance, and tools, and curating the most relevant resources for aging services providers. Nursing Home Weekly Recap Life...
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Starting June 15, 2021, you will have 2 options for taking the written part of the Washington Nurse Aide exam. Two scheduling options for the...
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Approximately 50 percent of Americans age 12 and older have received one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 40 percent are fully vaccinated now. Most recently,...
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The City of Seattle’s recently enacted payroll tax was upheld by a King County Superior Court judge on June 4. The Greater Seattle Chamber of...
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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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Good news! Continuing education and active nursing practice hours are now easier to maintain. The Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission (NCQAC) has reduced education and...
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is pleased to invite the public to attend its two upcoming webinars titled CMS Quality Measurement: Where...
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BRAND NEW Diabetes, Level 1 Capable Caregiving for Diabetes Care class. (This is different than the Nurse Delegation, Diabetes training) Are you interested in becoming...
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CMS is hosting a webinar on June 22 at 10:30 am Pacific on "Post-Pandemic Re-Integration and Assessment of Community Interactions". The purpose of this training...
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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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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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