Assisted Living Certified Leadership & Management In-Person Training (4 Days) RESCHEDULED * Feb.16th & 17th and 23rd & 24th, 2022

Assisted Living Certified Leadership & Management Training  Location: Wesley, The Terrace,  Des Moines (near Sea-Tac)  Time: 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Dates: NEW dates: February 16th - 17th...
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Improved Purchasing Power Through Premier - JOIN Today!

We are excited to announce, effective May 1st,  Premier is LeadingAge Washington’s preferred Group Purchasing Partner. Premier is a leading force in healthcare supply chain and...
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Continuum of Care Decisions for Critical Staffing Management in Long Term Care Settings Guide

RCS has posted the Continuum of Care Decisions for Critical Staffing Management in Long-Term Care Settings Guide.  LeadingAge WA extends its sincere appreciation to our...
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The Great Washington ShakeOut! October 21st, 2021

While COVID-19 has brought many uncertainties and challenges, one thing's for sure: ShakeOut is still happening this year! As always, you can hold your #ShakeOut drill when...
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Clorox Presents: Grants for Flu Vaccine Clinics * Submit by November 1st

Flu season is coming, and LeadingAge is partnering with Clorox to help members from across the continuum hold vaccine clinics. Grants can be used for...
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Evidence for Conditions that Increase Risk of Severe Illness

CDC updated its list of underlying medical conditions that put adults of any age at higher risk for severe illness from the virus that causes...
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Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People (CDC)

CDC updated their guidance for fully vaccinated people. Specifically, CDC recommends fully vaccinated people get tested 5-7 days after close contact with a person with...
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Washington Health Workforce Sentinel Network - Survey Open

Tell policy makers and educators about your workforce needs through the WA Health Workforce Sentinel Network. It is imperative that the workforce shortage be documented...
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DSHS and DOH Emergency Rules Statement for LTC Workers

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the Department of Health (DOH) continue to prioritize the need for a stable, trained long-term care...
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State PPE Backstop

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Backstop What: The state PPE backstop has been available to help support state agencies, counties, tribes and other partners through the...
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Renewal of Determination That A Public Health Emergency Exists

On Friday, as a result of the continued consequences of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, Secretary Becerra renewed, effective October 18, 2021, that a...
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Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund Application & Webinar * October 21st

Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund Application & Webinars The application portal for the Phase 4 and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments opened...
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ALTSA: ALF #2021-058 ALTSA: NH #2021-083 Critical Staffing Management In Long Term Care Settings

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many Long-Term Care (LTC) settings have struggled with limited resources and staffing shortages. Management of staffing shortages should be done according...
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SNF Quality Metrics - A Free Tool Providers Can Use to Help Their Organizations Thrive

Quality Metrics is a tool from LeadingAge New York that offers web-based interactive data analytics to assist nursing homes, home health agencies, and hospices perform...
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Rule Making Public Notice - LTC Worker Training

On October 18, the department filed a preproposal notice to consider adding new sections in chapter 388-71 WAC, Home and Community Services and Programs, and chapter 388-112A...
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NO LeadingAge National Update Calls Next Week

Update calls will not be held next week due to the LeadingAge National Annual Meeting.  We are expecting a few policy developments, possibly while people...
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Five Star Preview Reports

The Five Star Preview Reports will be available on October 18, 2021. To access these reports, select the CASPER Reporting link located on the CMS...
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Time Limited Waivers for Fire Safety Evaluation System Extended 

After persistent LeadingAge advocacy with CMS leadership and staff at all levels on the need for changes in the Fire Safety Evaluation System (FSES) scoring,...
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Trainings: Tool SNF-Home Health and Hospice Providers Can Use to Help Their Organizations Thrive Begin October 19th

Quality Metrics is a tool from LeadingAge New York that offers web-based interactive data analytics to assist nursing homes, home health agencies, and hospices perform custom...
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LPC October Advisory Group: Workforce * October 21st

Take a look at the workforce challenge through a legislative, research, and operational lens during this month’s call. Our panel features Natasha Bryant, Sr. Director...
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CDC Digital Media Toolkit: 2021-22 Flu Season

CDC’s seasonal flu vaccination campaign materials are available to assist partners in communicating about the importance of vaccination. The digital toolkit includes details on events/activities,...
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Virtual Summit: LPN Apprenticeship and Other Ideas for Developing the LTC Nursing Workforce * October 22nd

Register for the LPN Apprenticeship and other ideas for developing the LTC Nursing Workforce virtual summit on October 22, 2021. Learn about the LPN apprenticeship pathway Understand ways to get involved,...
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Webinar: Skilled Nursing Documentation for PDPM 3-Part Series * November 2, 9 and 16th

Series Overview As nursing homes experience unprecedented staff turnover, the need became apparent to get “back to the essentials” and provide education related to essentials...
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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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