Salary & Benefits Compensation Survey - To Participate Submit by May 8th

In lieu of producing a salary & benefits survey specifically for LeadingAge Washington members, we are asking that you take part in the Hospital &...
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CMS Says PHE Waivers Still in Place Will Remain in Place Until May 11

On March 29 the Senate joined the House in approving a resolution to end the COVID National Emergency. LeadingAge members are asking if some of...
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Increasing Threat of Spread of Antimicrobial-resistant Fungus in Healthcare Facilities

Candida auris (C. auris), an emerging fungus considered an urgent antimicrobial resistance (AR) threat, spread at an alarming rate in U.S. healthcare facilities in 2020-2021,...
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ALTSA: NH #2023-014; ALTSA: ALF #2023-014; Secretary of Health Face Covering Order Ends April 3rd

You will have until May 1 to have all of your policies updated to match the new guidance.  We have been told by Amy Abbott,...
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ALTSA: NH #2023-015; Discontinuing Discretionary Tasks and Resuming Mandatory Facility Tasks in the LTC Survey Process

During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, CMS temporarily allowed certain mandatory tasks to be discretionary based on concerns identified during offsite preparation activities or onsite...
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CMS Releases Hospice Rule with 2.8% Update

On Friday, March 31, CMS released the FY2023 Hospice Wage Index Proposed Rule. The rule contains a positive update for hospices, two requests for information,...
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CMS Report: What to Expect with the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Transition to iQIES on April 17th

CMS has posted a What to Expect document regarding the transition to iQIES coming on April 17th. This document covers the following topics. Register for...
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CMS SNF Open Door Forum April 13th, 11:00 a.m.

CMS will host the next SNF Open Door Forum on April 13 at 11:00 am Pacific - Agenda items include MDS updates MDS transition to...
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CMS Strengthens Enforcement for Nursing Home Infection Control

CMS released memo QSO-23-10-NH on March 30 outlining strengthened enforcement for infection control deficiencies in nursing homes. This policy builds on and replaces the previously enhanced enforcements...
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Updated Jurisprudence Module - Available for Free on Nursing Commission Website

The Nursing Commission has updated the Washington State Nursing Jurisprudence Module. It is now available on their website to take for free. This is an...
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Get Ready for Flu Vaccination Reporting

Per the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) final rule, nursing homes must now report influenza vaccination rates among...
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The Sentinel Network Needs to Hear From You 

Make your voice heard by sharing workforce needs with the Washington Health Workforce Sentinel Network today! Tell policymakers, planners, and educators about your health workforce...
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DOH Toolkits for Respiratory Season

As flu and other respiratory illnesses continue to rise across the nation, routine preparedness, including continuing to offer LTC residents ongoing immunizations are critical to...
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New CMS Training Modules Available on QSEP

CMS has added a new Quality in Focus tab on the CMS QSEP Training Site These are three of the most cited F-tags and are...
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NETEC Infection Prevention Learning Journey - On Demand

The Infection Prevention Learning Journey introduces three elements of the Hierarchy of Controls: engineering, administrative, and personal protective equipment (PPE). TARGET AUDIENCE This accredited continuing education activity...
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BOMI Facility Management Training - Hold Your Spot!

      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...
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Emergency Preparedness Tags

Comagine Health This document provides a list of possible citations a facility could acquire for noncompliance in its visitors policy, cohorting plan and emergency preparedness...
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Northwest Healthcare Response Network (NWHRN) Winter Weather Tip Sheet

The Northwest Healthcare Response Network (NWHRN) continues to work with local response partners to prepare for potential winter weather impacts. This Winter Weather Tip Sheet...
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Webinar: Reporting and Investigations: Allegations of Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation in ALFs Regulations vs. Procedures May 3rd

LeadingAge Washington, Washington Health Care Association (WHCA) and Residential Care Services have collaborated to develop a training that will help Assisted Living Facility providers and...
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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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