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April 6, 2022
Hospital Discharge Incentives Extended
DSHS has again received approval to extend the admission incentive being offered to SNF/ALF. For SNFs, the admission incentive continues at $6000 for each newly...Read More
National Academies Of Sciences, Engineering And Medicine Released Much-Awaited Recommendations and Report on Nursing Home Quality, Regulation. and Financing
The devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nursing home residents and staff has renewed attention to the long-standing weaknesses that impede the provision of...Read More
HRSA to Give Opportunity to Complete or Fix PRF Reporting Period 1 Issues
LeadingAge National’s advocacy on behalf of members has paid off, they received word from HRSA that there will be an opportunity to correct reports submitted...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
Message from Puget Sound APIC Chapter – Scholarships Available for Infection Preventionists
Diversey has announced they will fund (18) $1,000 scholarships for infection preventionists to attend the 2022 Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)...Read More
Skilled Nursing CMP Grant Opportunity – Ventilation Aids
CMS recently approved additional funding to support improved air quality in nursing homes. Previously, facilities were authorized to request up to $3,000 for in-person visitation...Read More
LTCSP Survey Tools Updated
Please note the following changes to the LTCSP Survey Tool Effective Date Document/File Name Description of Change 04/07/22 Survey Resources with Staff Vaccine Documents Folder...Read More
Stakeholders' Meetings: Renewal of the 1115 Medicaid Transformation Waiver * April 13th
Home and Community Services Division invites you to join us for a virtual HCS Stakeholders meeting to provide information regarding the: Renewal of the 1115...Read More
Updates to CMS Vaccine Mandate Guidance
CMS updated memos QSO-22-07-ALL, and Attachment A, revised guidance for Interim Final Rule Medicare and Medicaid Programs Omnibus COVID-19 Healthcare Staff Vaccination. Updates include clarification...Read More
New Provider Resources from LeadingAge National
LeadingAge members serve older people across the continuum of care, and we’ve cultivated resources, insights, and updates for all provider types. From updates on the...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
LeadingAge Webinar: Creating a Trauma-Informed Culture to Support Wellbeing - April 11th, 11:00 a.m.
Join LeadingAge and Jill Schumann on Monday, April 11 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Pacific to delve into the details of how a 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
6-Part Webinar Series: 2022 Survey Process & Expectations By Pathway Health * Begins April 19th
As providers navigate their operations in the current state of COVID, it is now time to focus attention on the survey process. This webinar series...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
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