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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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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Aging services are an essential part of the nation’s infrastructure. Right now, we don’t have the infrastructure for aging services that we need. We now...
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Washington State Hospital Association and partners at the medical and long-term care associations developed a standard sign to communicate the requirement continue to wear masks...
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The Department of Social and Health Services (Department) is considering amending WAC 388-97-0001, Definitions; WAC 388-97-1090, Direct Care Hours; and other related rules as may...
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On May 11, 2021, with QSO-21-19-NH, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the update of nursing home and intermediate care facilities for...
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Residential Care Services (RCS) filed emergency rules on April 13, 2020, for some nursing home requirements. The rules were amended, suspended, or revoked in response...
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The Washington State Board of Health (Board) has adopted updates to its Notifiable Conditions rules, Chapter 246-101 WAC. The updated rules go into effect January...
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DOSH DIRECTIVE - Department of Labor and Industries Division of Occupational Safety and Health Keeping Washington Safe and Working 1.70 General Coronavirus Prevention DOSH has...
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On May 11, 2021, CMS released interim final rule CMS-3414-IFC requiring nursing homes and intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF/IIDs) to educate...
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Washington Department of Health released a COVID-19 vaccination survey for assisted living facilities and adult family homes and requests your participation. This will only take...
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Washington State Dept of Health has updated Interim Guidance for SARS-CoV-2 Source Control in Healthcare Settings. Please note! The updated CDC guidance from last week...
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During session, a bill was passed that replaces the Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act. The changes to the new act have been in the works for...
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CMS-3414-IFC is the rule where SNFs are required to provide vaccine education and offer the vaccine to unvaccinated residents and staff, as well as reporting...
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LeadingAge staff experts are developing essential advocacy, guidance and tools, and curating the most relevant resources for aging services providers, including: Nursing Home Weekly: Recap...
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New rules around the 21st Century Cures Act are now in effect—but do you know how it applies to your organization? And if it does,...
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Thank you for your role in the REDi HCC and your commitment to care for the community during an unprecedented year. As we approach 16...
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The Washington State Medical Association (WSNA) revised the Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) form in April 2021. We are holding webinars to provide...
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WSP is postponing their go-live date. BCCU expects to begin seeing the new WSP RAPsheet enhancements on Wednesday, May 26th. BCCU customers will experience background...
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The Board of Nursing Home Administrators will be hold a special meeting on Friday, May 27, 2021 at 1pm. The agenda will focus on the...
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The Puget Sound Chapter for Professionals in Infection Control & Epidemiology (APIC) invites all infection preventionists and other healthcare providers to join us. Details ...
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LeadingAge WA and Washington Health Care Association have scheduled meetings with Residential Care Services (RCS) and Providers. These meetings are a step towards building relationships...
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COVID-19 has created significant financial upheaval for payers, patients, and providers alike. With the significant disruption to the claims processing cycle and health care costs...
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Select Rehabilitation will be conducting a PDPM: Post-Implementation webinar on Tuesday, June 15, at 12:00 p.m. Pacifc. Barbara Patterson-Paul, BSN, RN, vice president of the...
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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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This June, the Northwest Healthcare Response Network is conducting a communications exercise. This presents an opportunity for you to practice how you will communicate outside...
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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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Last week DSHS filed a permanent rule-making notice for a new chapter of WACs for Adult Protective Services (APS). The purpose of the new chapter...
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