Registration Open! LeadingAge Washington's 70th Annual Conference & EXPO

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! Who Will You Nominate? And More......

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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Plan to attend our Virtual Regional Town Hall Meetings * Beginning May 3rd, RSVP Today

It’s the 4th year of our Regional Town Hall meetings designed to provide members and us an opportunity to discuss top of mind issues.  This is one opportunity to provide information that will guide LeadingAge national and your state...
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ShakeAlert: Washington’s Earthquake Early-Warning System went live May 4 with Phone Alerts

The ShakeAlert system rapidly detects earthquakes that have already begun and then sends alerts to people’s mobile phones to warn them before the shaking hits....
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You're Invited to Join LeadingCare Network NW

          Let us handle it! LeadingAge Washington’s mission forward aging services providers have joined together to create a specialized network, LeadingCare Network...
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May is Older Americans Month: Communities of Strength 2021

ACL is pleased to announce that the theme of Older Americans Month (OAM) 2021 is Communities of Strength. Older adults have built resilience and strength over their...
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COVID Vaccine Appointment Consolidation Website On-line Serving WA State - UPDATED NEWS

COVIDWA.COM *  Updated daily COVID Press Release April 2021 NEW features to CovidWA to make it even easier for people to find available vaccines just...
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CDC Guidance for Holiday Gatherings

With Mother’s Day, graduations, Memorial Day, and Father’s Day coming up in the next month, it is imperative staff, residents, and family members continue to...
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LTC Safe Start Plans Updated for Dining and Activities

The finalized plans have been posted on the ALTSA website for Providers.  You can find the Safe Start Plan for Nursing Homes here, and the...
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Sources to Obtain Vaccine

If you have not heard from your LTC pharmacy for ongoing vaccines for new residents and staff, please let me know as soon as possible...
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Symptom Check: COVID-19 or Seasonal Allergies?

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) has released this article on COVID-19 or Seasonal Allergies. Right now, staff might be coming...
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Bills Introduced on Citizenship for Essential Workers During COVID-19

A bicameral proposal, the Citizenship for Essential Workers Act which would allow undocumented persons working as essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic to be eligible...
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The Sentinel Network Closes May 9th

There is still time to make your health workforce needs known through Washington’s Health Workforce Sentinel Network. Your opportunity ends at midnight on Sunday, May...
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COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit Expected to Help Educate Older Adults

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a new toolkit to help organizations educate older adults on the COVID-19 vaccines and basic...
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Washington State Patrol (WSP) RAPsheet Enhancements Go-live * Postponed - May 26, 2021

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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Complimentary Webinar Series: MDS 3.0, Version 1.17.2 Updates to the RAI Manual Process and More

This webinar series is free and will include the updates to the RAI Manual process that became effective October 1, 2020 and much more! Registration...
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Virtual Training: Alzheimer’s Care Academy: 3 (2-Hour) Workshops * May 11-13th * Register TODAY

A return engagement! We have redesigned our in-person training to a 3-day Go to Meeting Training. (2 hours ea.) This is course is designed to...
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Complimentary Webinar: Substance Use Disorder in Nursing * May 18th, 10:00 a.m.

Date/Time:  May 18th 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Webinar Title:  Substance Use Disorder in Nursing Description: The prevalence of substance use disorder in nurses is estimated...
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Webinar: DDA-Free Training for Nursing Home Staff! May 6, 7 and 14

The Developmental Disabilities Administration is offering a three-hour training with valuable information about both high and low tech assistive technologies, and how to use them...
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Webinar: CDC Follow Up Discussion on COVID Vaccination and Adult Day Services * May 13th, 9:00 a.m. 

CDC has sent out a save the date for Thursday, May 13, 9:00 to 10:15 AM PT, with zoom information forthcoming, for a session on...
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Webinar: Reopening Dining: Are We Ready? May 19th, 1:30 p.m.

Complimentary Webinar: Reopening Dining: Are We Ready? May 19th, 1:30 p.m. Speaker: Anna de Jesus, President, Nutrition Alliance, LLC   Objectives: Discuss current CMS guidance on...
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Webinar: Navigating Older American’s Act Title III-D During the COVID-19 Pandemic * May, 21st, 11:00 a.m.

This webinar, Navigating Older American’s Act Title III-D During the COVID-19 Pandemic, will be held Friday, May 21, 11:00 -12:00 PT. The webinar will highlight best...
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Changes Coming to COVID-19 Vaccine Reporting Module on NHSN

CDC has shared that they will be making a few changes to the COVID-19 vaccine reporting module on NHSN. Changes are being made on a...
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Workplace Resilience Training Opportunities Begin April 16th thru May 18th

The Washington State Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Group is pleased to offer April and May trainings for PsySTART Responder (PsySTART-R) PsySTART-R is an evidence-based...
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Webinar: LIHTC Year 15 Right of First Refusal Issues * May 12th, 1:00 p.m.

The Consortium for Housing and Asset Management (CHAM) is hosting a webinar on deterring Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Year 15 Right of First Refusal disputes....
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The Stability Zone by DRIVE! (6) Online Training Modules: Are You At Your Breaking Point?

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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12-part Webinar Series: (1) Standards of Care and (2) Cultivating LTC Leaders by ProActive (includes recordings & NAB credits)

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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