Last Friday afternoon, Governor Inslee released Proclamation 21-15, which suspends and waives certain statutes in order to allow nursing homes to transfer or discharge residents...
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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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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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As we continue to assess the staffing crisis across the state, we have updated our staffing survey to capture information that we feel is critical...
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National Preparedness Month (NPM) is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at...
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By Sarah Schock Sep 7, 2021 Skilled Nursing Facility Updated: Sep 7, 2021 In light of the recent hurricane that hit Louisiana, as well as the resulting...
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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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Residential Care Services (RCS) staff have reported that many residents and facilities object to continued use of face shields both by RCS staff and facility...
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RCS released a letter to inform you of changes in law related to resident rosters, aggregated contact information, communication, long-term care Ombuds, and the definitions...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the strain on America’s long-term care workers. LeadingAge members report astounding scenarios in which they are unable to hire enough...
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The DSHS transition to a new fingerprint vendor, Fieldprint, has been cancelled. DSHS will NOT be transitioning to a new vendor at this time and IdentoGO/Idemia will...
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The 2021 – 2022 Influenza (Flu) Season is around the corner. The CDC website offers public health and healthcare professionals key information about vaccination, infection...
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LeadingAge WA and Washington Health Care Association have scheduled meetings with Residential Care Services (RCS) and Providers. These meetings are a step towards building relationships...
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UPDATED Cloth Face Coverings Guidance during COVID-19 to align with the recent secretary of health’s order and governor’s proclamation. (Cloth face coverings are NOT to be...
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LeadingAge National staff experts are developing essential advocacy, guidance and tools, and curating the most relevant resources for aging services providers, including: Nursing Home Weekly...
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CR-103E Filed to Extend Emergency Rules Amending or Suspending Some NH Requirements Related to PASRR and Resident Groups CR-103E Filed to Extend Emergency Rule Amending...
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Assisted Living Certified Leadership & Management Training Location: Wesley Terrace, Des Moines (near Sea-Tac) Time: 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Dates: October 27th, November 3, 10, 17 28 CE...
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CDC Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) 2021-2022 Influenza Vaccination Recommendations and Guidance on Coadministration with COVID-19 Vaccines During this COCA Call, presenters will provide...
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Please join us on Monday, September 20th from 1:30-2:30pm for a webinar on COVID-19 Infection Prevention for Memory Care. We will discuss the recently released...
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Inviting our Washington State Activity Professionals to attend! www.WSAAPToday.org September 22-25th Pass it on to your colleagues! “Follow the SEA: Seeking Excellence Through Activities” Virtual...
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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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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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