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March 16, 2022
CMS Revised Two QSO Letters to Better Align with CDC Guidance
QSO Letter 20-38: Additional Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the COVID-19 PHE Related to LTC Facility Testing Requirements. CMS replaced the term “vaccinated” with...Read More
Notice of Public Rules Workshops: Nursing Fees and Renewal Cycle
The Department of Health (DOH) filed a Preproposal (CR-101) for WAC 246-840-990, Fees and Renewal Cycle on November 10, 2021 as WSR #21-23-053. The DOH...Read More
Public Health Seattle King County-Testing Recommendations Update
Public Health Seattle King County has updated their LTCF testing letter to recommend twice weekly testing of all staff, regardless of vaccination, rather than 3...Read More
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...Read More
CDC Project Firstline Infection Control Training
CDC’s Project Firstline is a collaborative of diverse healthcare and public health partners that aims to provide engaging, innovative, and effective infection control training for millions of...Read More
Public Health Seattle King County-Antigen Test Supplies
PHSKC continues to be able to provide Ag tests to LTC facilities, both SNF and AL, who order them. Please reach out to the team...Read More
Point of Care Test Reporting Requirements Updated
HHS released updated guidance Friday, March 11th on reporting COVID-19 test results. Effective April 4, 2022, negative test results for point-of-care (POC) testing is no...Read More
Nursing Delegation of Enteral Feedings Advisory Opinion Workshops: March 22nd and 24th
The Nursing Commission approved the creation of a new Advisory Opinion regarding Nursing Delegation of Enteral Feedings. *Workshops previously scheduled for February have been rescheduled...Read More
MMM...Momentum: A Tasty Day of Culinary Trends and Tactics for Stellar Dining Virtual Symposium * March 30th, 9:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
If you work in senior living culinary or manage a community, this event is for you. LeadingAge Washington and The Culinary Coach have joined forces...Read More
Trauma Informed Care: Caring for the Whole Person 3-part Virtual Training begins April 6th
A return engagement: Events throughout our lives, both positive and negative, play a significant role in how we engage with the world around us. Trauma-Informed...Read More
Webinar: Cyber Security ~ Keyboard Clicks, Cyber Tricks and Scams! Wed. April 13th , 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. (Pacific)
Webinar: Cyber Security ~ Keyboard Clicks, Cyber Tricks and Scams! Most organizations hold the IT department responsible for educating the non-technical staff. This typically results in...Read More
Drug Testing Employees in the Long Term Care Setting: Risks and Alternatives * April 15th 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Join Lane Powell to discuss employee and prospective employee drug testing policies and practices in the long term care setting. Is your community testing for...Read More
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...Read More
Complimentary 7-Part Webinar Series: MDS 3.0, Version 1.17.1 Begins Wed. February 23rd through April 6th * 10:30 a.m. - Noon * Register Today!
This webinar series is complimentary and will include discussions of recent RAI Manual updates and much more! Registration is now in effect for weekly classes...Read More
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...Read More
Creating a Trauma-Informed Culture to Support Wellbeing - April 11th, 11:00 a.m.
Join LeadingAge National Monday, April 11 at 11 a.m. PT (2:00 p.m. ET) for a webinar delving into the details of how a trauma-informed care...Read More
Webinar: Incorporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Values by Moss Adams * April 6th, 10:00 a.m.
Not-for-profit and higher education institutions are working to advance their organizations through a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) lens. DEI is an increasingly important topic...Read More