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May 11, 2022
May is Older Americans Month: Age My Way * Let's Kick it Off Together!
Careers in Aging Week kicks off this week! Join LeadingAge Washington, LeadingAge National, Argentum, ACHA/NCAL, and the Gerontological Society of America to promote professions in...Read More
WSAAP Annual Conference, Spokane, The Davenport Grand June 13-16th * Register Today!
WSAAP Annual Conference “Disco Fever” 2022 (it’s all about our Activity Professionals) June 13-16th AGENDA Register HERE Look for the Momentum logo! $280. includes Conference, Meals, CEs and...Read More
Complimentary KCLS Pioneers in Aging Online Series, Mondays in May at Noon - Celebrating Older Americans Month
Please join the King County Library System for these exciting complimentary author events at Noon on Mondays in May, listed below. Register for each event...Read More
HUD Extends CSP Capital Project Completion Deadline to August 30th
In response to advocacy by LeadingAge and other housing stakeholders, HUD has extended the deadline to complete capital projects eligible for fourth round COVID-19 Supplemental...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
SNF QRP: Reminder of Upcoming May 16 Data Submission Deadline
The submission deadline for the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP) is approaching. MDS assessment data and data submitted to CMS via the...Read More
Nominate a Nurse Leader For The 2022 Joan Anne McHugh Award
Are you looking for a way to acknowledge an outstanding Director of Nursing (DON) or Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in your organization? Nominate them...Read More
New SNF PPS Rule Resource Page
LeadingAge has created a separate webpage for resources related to the FY 2023 SNF PPS Proposed Rule. On this page, you will find the LeadingAge...Read More
Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) Announces New Certification for Long Term Care
CBIC will begin accepting applications for the long-term care certification in July 2022 with an initial testing period opening in September 2022. What is the...Read More
New Guide Helps Hospices Address Mental Health Needs
National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI) to recently released its Community Counseling Guide to help member providers structure bereavement services, including best practices...Read More
Resources for Members on CMS PPS Proposed Rule
On April 11, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its 2023 Skilled Nursing Facility proposed payment rule that would cut provider reimbursements by $320...Read More
NHSN Changes and Training
The NHSN changes are coming. Previously announced for May 23, we received communication today that changes are scheduled for implementation on May 30. CDC has...Read More
Make Your Workforce Needs Known to Policymakers, Planners, and Educators – WA Health Sentinel Network Survey is OPEN
The Spring 2022 Washington Health Workforce Sentinel Network opens Wednesday, April 27th, providing you and your organization a unique opportunity to make your workforce needs...Read More
FY 2023 Hospice Wage Index Proposed Rule Advocacy
The Hospice Network held its May monthly call today and discussed the FY2023 Hospice Wage Index proposed rule and draft comment letter. LeadingAge shared a...Read More
Meeting Reminder: Quality & Risk Management Member Network Meeting – Friday, May 13, 8:00-9:30 a.m.
The group will discuss the SNF Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) program and Quality Reporting Program (QRP) elements of the SNF PPS proposed rule, hear an update...Read More
Quality & Risk Management Network Meeting: Friday, May 13th, 8 – 9:30 a.m. PT
Reminder: Quality & Risk Management Network Meeting - Friday, May 13, 8 – 9:30 am PT The group will discuss the SNF Value-Based Purchasing (VBP)...Read More
5th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium * Monday, May 16th
Mental health is critical to well-being at every age. Join a free virtual event on May 16 that will empower professionals with the latest tools...Read More
City of Seattle Extreme Heat Workshop - May 17th * 12:30 - 5:00 p.m.
12:30-5:00, May 17th, 2022 Seattle City Hall, Bertha Knight Landes Room 600 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 Prior to the Workshop Community-Informed Engagement The City...Read More
Webinar: Skilled Nursing Facility Medicaid Funding in 2022 - May 26th, 10:00 a.m.
Join us as we review changes to SNF Medicaid funding from the 2022 legislative session including the most up to date info on the new...Read More
Webcast: Mechanisms for Organizational Behavior Change to Address the Needs of People Living with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias * May 23rd and 24th
A planning committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will host a complimentary workshop on May 23rd and 24th that examines mechanisms...Read More
Save the Date! RCS - AL/SNF Provider Meeting * June 10th
LeadingAge WA continues to collaborate with leadership at Residential Care Services (RCS) and WHCA to schedule quarterly RCS and provider meetings allowing providers to ask...Read More
Webinar: Developing Future Operational & Clinical Strategy * June 30th
For providers, caring for the elderly during a pandemic was filled with bold heroism in the face of unprecedented challenges such as supply chain disruptions,...Read More
Assisted Living Certified Leadership & Management In-Person Training (4 Days) * September 8, 15, 22 & 29th
Assisted Living Certified Leadership & Management Training Location: Wesley Des Moines (near Sea-Tac) Time: 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Dates: September 8, 15, 22 and 29th 30 CE...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
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