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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Aging and Long Term Support Administration (ALTSA) has been periodically sending us reports with the number of facilities that have reported having a positive or...
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The federal government on Tuesday announced that it would send point-of-care testing supplies for COVID-19 to all skilled nursing facilities in the country, starting next...
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Last Friday DSHS released a statement notifying providers that OFM has authorized funding from the CARES Act to help long term care providers offset COVID...
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The White House’s new Coronavirus Commission for Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes has unveiled a new public engagement option on its website. The new feature allows...
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LeadingAge has updated their Provider Relief Fund Explainer. You can find the updated explainer here. This new update includes information on the Medicaid/CHIP distribution as well...
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When nursing homes were directed to restrict visitation in March, CMS was clear that this included ombudsmen. However, this restriction did not waive the resident’s...
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On July 14, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued new guidance for states with respect to the home and community-based services (HCBS) Settings...
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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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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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The CDC has updated the Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel to include the recommendations for universal use of eye protection (in...
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LeadingAge members as a reminder Amazon is selling healthcare supplies, including masks, gloves, and safety products through Amazon business. They have included senior living communities...
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During this unprecedented and challenging time for both nursing home staff and residents, we know how important it is for residents and their families to...
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CMS is providing notifications to Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that were determined to be out of compliance with SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP) requirements for...
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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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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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Two part webinar series from NETEC. This is a save the date registration. More details about each webinar will be posted soon: Tackling the COVID-19...
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Hearing Help for Seniors: Your Role as a Community Partner During COVID-19 Webinar July 30th * 11:00 a.m. - Noon (Pacific) Objectives: After attending this...
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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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