LeadingAge Washington Celebrates National Nurses Week: A Voice to Lead

https://youtu.be/Sces3IgZS4g Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for the work you do every day.  Know that we all are behind you, supporting you and...
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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 One of Our Virtual Regional Town Hall Meetings * May 11, 13, 18 or 20 * 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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CDC Updates Guidance On How COVID-19 Spreads

The CDC updated its guidance on COVID-19 transmission May 7, underscoring that the virus spreads via small respiratory droplets and particles in the air. The new guidance states that...
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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-19 Vaccine Appointment Consolidation On-line Website - Updated Every 5 Minutes

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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Sentinel Network Closes May 23rd

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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Mentors Needed!

LeadingAge National is recruiting mentors for interns in The Summer Enrichment Program, (SEP) an internship in the field of aging designed to promote diversity, equity, and...
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LeadingAge Weekly Updates (May 3-7)

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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COVID-19: CMS Debuted Community Champions Video for Vaccinating LTC Staff

On May 5, 2021, as a part of CMS’ ongoing COVID response efforts to support the long-term care community, CMS debuted its first social media...
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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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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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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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Webinar: DDA-Free Training for Nursing Home Staff! May 14th

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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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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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: 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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Webinar: REDi HealthCare Coalition: Eastern, WA - After Action Report & Improvement Plan * May 24, 25, 26 or June 3

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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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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Summer-Ex: Healthcare Coalition Communications Exercise: June 17th, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

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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The Stability Zone by DRIVE! (6) Online Training Modules For Your Schedule: 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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ALTSA: NH #2021-036; QSO-20-39-NH REVISED - COVID-19 Visitation and Other Safe Start Plan Updates

On September 17, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a nursing home memorandum, QSO-20-39-NH, regarding visitation guidance. Residential Care Services (RCS)...
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ALTSA: NH #2021-035; CR-103E Filed to Extend Emergency Rule Amending Nursing Home Requirements Related to Clinical Records

Residential Care Services (RCS) filed an emergency rule (WSR 20-11-043) effective May 15, 2020, related to WAC 388-97-0300 and clinical records. The rule was amended...
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ALTSA: NH: #2021-037; ALF #2021-027; Changes to Washington State Patrol Record of Arrest and Prosecution (Rap) Sheet

Beginning May 11, 2021, you will see changes to the format of the Washington State Patrol (WSP) RAP sheet. Additionally, you can expect delays in...
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ALTSA: ALF #2021-025 COVID-19 Visitation and Other Safe Start Plan Updates

Effective April 30, 2021 Washington State updated the Safe Start for Long Term Care to align the plan with the Centers for Disease Control and...
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ALTSA: ALF #2021-026 Medication Assistance Rules

The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (the commission) recently updated and consolidated all rules under its authority. As part of the consolidation, the commission repealed chapter...
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