LeadingAge Washington's 69th Annual Virtual Conference * TOGETHER * October 27-29th

October 27-29, 2020 * Join us as we move from in-person to Virtual [Re-Imagine}!  Our 2020 Annual Conference theme is  Healing Together... Join our community...
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Long Term Care Waiver Extended to August 1

We have just received official notice from the legislative four corners that all LTC waivers will be extended until August 1st. This includes visitation restrictions...
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CDC Recent COVID-19 Updates

CDC has issued multiple new updates to their COVID-19 guidance this last weekend.  On the call with LeadingAge national on June 30th, Jodi stated one...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Updates, Expands List of People at Risk of Severe Illness from COVID-19

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated and expanded the list of people at increased risk for getting severely ill from COVID...
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Respiratory Protection Program and N95 Fit Testing

CDC has updated the guidance for Preparing for COVID-19 in Nursing Homes, and states that nursing homes should Implement a respiratory protection program that is compliant with the...
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COVID-19 Care Site-Specific Calls for Home Health & Hospice and Nursing Homes

CMS hosts weekly calls for certain types of organizations to provide targeted updates on the agency’s latest COVID-19 guidance. One to two leaders in the...
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Permanent Rule Filing for Residential LTC Services Training

The Department has filed a permanent rule to amend and add new sections in chapter 388-112A WAC to provide clarifying and technical information regarding specialty training. As...
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Published July 1, 2020 Nursing Home Rates

July 1, 2020 nursing home rates have been published.  You can find them here.  Nursing homes should have received their rate letter earlier this week. ...
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Enhanced FMAP Advocacy

The State has not reached a decision to continue the Enhanced FMAP rate add-ons and retainer payments that were made available through the CARES Act....
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Virtual Job Fair Program Pac Mountain Region (Thurston, Mason, Lewis, Grays Harbor and Pacific counties) July 10th

Consider participating in a Virtual Job Fair using the “Brazen platform” while working with the State Employment Security Dept. and WSAC.  There are no costs...
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NEW Workforce Matching Tool * www.ConnectToCareJobs.com

Washington State has an opportunity to participate in the pilot of a new workforce development website through ADvancing States.  We are the second state to...
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Webinar: Rescheduled: Phased Reopening of Licensed and Certified LTC Facilities and Agencies: NH + ICF/IID

Please see below for rescheduled date/time. Residential Care Services (RCS), in coordination with Department of Health and stakeholders, has prepared plans for a phased reopening...
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Webinar: Rescheduled: Phased Reopening of Licensed & Certified LTC Facilities and Agencies: AFH + ALF + ESF

Please see below for rescheduled date/time. Residential Care Services (RCS), in coordination with Department of Health and stakeholders, has prepared plans for a phased reopening...
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Webinar: Fearless in the Face of Crisis * 5 Part Series Begins August 6th - every Thursday

Over five webinars we will walk attendees through the 5 principles and the 30 behaviors that support exemplary leadership. And this is all tried and...
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QuickCast: Reopening Life Plan Communities

The LeadingAge Knowledge Center continues to add new content to help you navigate the COVID-19 crisis. This week’s QuickCast is Reopening Considerations for Life Plan...
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QIO Program Weekly Nursing Home Training * Every Thursday 1 p.m.

The QIO program continues its weekly national nursing home training series. Trainings are held every Thursday at 4pm ET. This week’s subject is “Clinical Care:...
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LeadingAge Learning HUB - Complimentary Educational Offerings

Expert-Led Education at Your Fingertips The LeadingAge Learning Hub offers a mix of learning opportunities across a wide range of topics to give aging services...
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