LeadingAge Washington's 72nd Annual Conference & EXPO * June (12) 13-15, 2023 * Semiahmoo Resort, Blaine

Save the Date! June (12) 13-15, 2023 Monday - Thursday         June 12th - Special events June 13th - EXPO & Sessions...
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Northwest Healthcare Response Network Panel Discussion – Montesano Health and Rehab Full Evacuation

NWHRN greatly appreciates the collaboration with numerous response partners that led to the Montesano response panel discussions, as well as the ongoing interest from coalition...
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NURSING HOMES: Critical Information Required to Continue Nurse Aide Waiver with CMS

If you have not already responded to this survey (originally sent Wednesday, 11/16/22), please do so as soon as possible. This is critical information to...
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DOH Strongly Urges Individuals Get Vaccinated to Prevent Spread of Flu

Communities seeing rapid increase in flu activity across the U.S. OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) wants the public to know flu cases are...
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HHS Campaign to VAX UP America

Thanksgiving is two days away, and we're asking for your help to Vax Up America by spreading the word about the importance of getting an...
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AICPA Releases Updated SOC 2 Guide by Moss Adams

The AICPA released an updated guide to reporting on an examination of system and organization controls. The guide, SOC 2® Reporting on an Examination of...
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LTC Reporting Requirements for Outbreaks

During this busy time of year, with many family and friends coming in to visit residents, make sure you are following the guidelines for reporting...
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New HUD Calculation Doubles Annual Budget Increase

After advocacy from LeadingAge and others, HUD proposed a change in the calculation of Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAFs) for 2023, improving budgets for affordable housing...
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New CMS Training Modules Available on QSEP

CMS has added a new Quality in Focus tab on the CMS QSEP Training Site These are three of the most cited F-tags and are...
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New Infection Control Resources Available in Spanish

CDC’s Project Firstline has released a new suite of infection control educational materials and resources for Spanish-speaking frontline healthcare workers. These new resources were developed...
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OIG Report on Psychotropics in Nursing Homes

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released a report on November 14 on the use of psychotropic drugs in nursing homes. The report utilized...
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Save the Date: Upcoming RCS/Provider Meetings * December 9th

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...
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NETEC Infection Prevention Learning Journey - On Demand

The Infection Prevention Learning Journey introduces three elements of the Hierarchy of Controls: engineering, administrative, and personal protective equipment (PPE). TARGET AUDIENCE This accredited continuing education activity...
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Nursing Homes Special Focus Facility Program Updates

CMS released program policy revisions on Special Focus Facilities on October 21. While the revisions do not expand the number of nursing homes served in...
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Nurse License Fees Increase December 1, 2022

Starting December 1, 2022, nurse license application and renewal fees will increase. LPN fees will increase $5 RN fees will increase $15 ARNP fees will...
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HUD Opens CSP Round Five with Reduced Reimbursements for Senior Housing

HUD has opened the fifth and final round of COVID-19 Supplemental Payments (CSPs) for MFH providers. CSPs help housing providers address operating cost increases incurred by owners to...
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BOMI Facility Management Training - Hold Your Spot!

      Whether you’re an organization or an individual, BOMI’s world-renowned professional educational programs make perfect business sense. Our industry-standard designations ensure that property...
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Updates to Requirements for Next PRF Reporting Period

The Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reporting Period 4(RP4) begins January 1, 2023 and will also include reporting on the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Payments....
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Healthcare Coalition Communications Exercise * December 6th, 10:00 a.m. Register Today!

On December 6, 2022, the Northwest Healthcare Response Network (NWHRN) will be hosting a coalition wide functional communications exercise to test and validate regional communication...
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CMS Releases More Resources on Medicaid Unwinding

CMS released additional resources on the Medicaid unwinding that will occur at the end of the PHE. An FAQ can be found here and a...
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Emergency Preparedness Tags

Comagine Health This document provides a list of possible citations a facility could acquire for noncompliance in its visitors policy, cohorting plan and emergency preparedness...
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Emergency Preparedness Plan Checklist

Comagine Health This checklist is designed to allow long-term care facilities perform a self-assessment for their readiness in the CMS Emergency Preparedness Program. It is...
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Northwest Healthcare Response Network (NWHRN) Winter Weather Tip Sheet

The Northwest Healthcare Response Network (NWHRN) continues to work with local response partners to prepare for potential winter weather impacts. This Winter Weather Tip Sheet...
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ASPR TRACIE Resources

Share the following ASPR TRACIE resources with your staff:  Natural Disasters Topic Collection (be sure to check out the sections on floods, hurricanes, wildfires, and...
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Epidemic Preparedness and Response Guidelines for Long-Term Care Facilities - PDF and Webinar Recording

The Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) developed these preparedness guidelines for certified and licensed long-term care (LTC)...
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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...
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