Save the Date for LeadingAge Washington's 69th Annual Conference "Together" June 14-17th * Spokane

Our 69th Annual Conference theme is Together… Join our community of aging professionals as we come together around our common goal – expanding the possibilities...
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Nearly $1.5 million in Federal Grants Brings Indoor Mobile Therapy Gardens, Improved Staff Training to Nursing Homes Across Washington

Press Release - DSHS: Office of Communications OLYMPIA - The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has awarded nearly $1.5 million in grants that...
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CMS has published the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Proposed Rule (MFAR).

This rule looks to limit provider taxes levied by states on Medicaid providers that are used to maximize federal matching funds (sometimes called FMAP).  Washington...
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Census 2020

As you know, 2020 is a census year. We have received several questions from members regarding census enumeration among our residential providers. We have reached...
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DOH, Public Health Seattle and King County Annual Influenza Webinar Update for Long-term Care January 27 at 10 AM.

Please register for Current Burden of Influenza in Long-term Care  2019-2020 on Jan 27, 2020 10:00 AM PST at:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4512543459208236043 After registering, you will receive...
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ALTSA Dear Provider Letters

The following letters from Residential Care Services are now available online: ALTSA: NH #2020-002 - Background Check Copies from BCCU Update to ALTSA: NH #2019-030: Clarified...
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APS / RCS Investigation Restructuring Proposal

Adult Protective Services (APS) and Residential Care Services (RCS) has released their proposal for restructuring their investigation process and the division of agency responsibility.  LeadingAge...
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CMS Updates from LeadingAge National

Interpretive Guidance: CMS confirmed that they are still on track to release Phase 3 Interpretive Guidance in Q2 2020. They were unable to narrow it...
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Congress Repeals UBIT on Parking and Transportation Fringe Benefits Expenses

As part of the spending bill that passed in December 2019 (The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020), Congress repealed a provision from the 2017 tax...
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Washington State Provides Guidance on Acceptable Alternative Documentation to Prove Residency of LPC’s, AL’s and IL’s Residents to Obtain Enhanced Driver’s Licenses

The Department of Licensing has stated that in lieu of utility bills or school transcripts to prove residency, a letter from the community of residence...
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DOH Announces an Educational Webinar Series to Improve Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) recently announced an educational series to improve infection prevention in nursing homes, “Infection Control in Long Term Care...
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Join us! Capitol Hill Insights Call * January 23rd, 11:00 a.m. Pacific

Join our next Capitol Hill Insights Call on Thursday, January 23rd at 11 a.m. Pacific  and hear from Conor Sheehey, lead health staff person for...
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Long Term Care Requirements CMS Emergency Preparedness Final Rule Updates Effective November 29, 2019

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Participating Providers and Suppliers Final Rule to establish...
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Reminder To Follow The Instructions On How To Receive Secure Email from DSHS

We have been receiving emails via the MDSHELPDESK@dshs.wa.gov that several Nursing Home facilities  have not received their 2019 Q4 Preliminary RUG Report.  A message was...
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Revisions and Interpretive Guidance for Emergency Preparedness Requirements

In a burden reduction rule finalized in September 2019, CMS revised requirements for emergency preparedness for all providers. These requirements impact providers across the LeadingAge membership...
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