Join us as we move from in-person to Virtual! Our 2020 Annual Conference theme is Healing Together... Join our community of aging professionals as...
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Long Term Care Organizations Submit Letter of Complaint to Governor Inslee Urging Inclusion of Provider Representatives in COVID Decision-Making. Letter Questions? Contact: Deb Murphy,...
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We learned today that CMS is spearheading a new initiative to work directly with nursing homes that are reporting significant spikes in COVID-19 cases. Representatives...
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CMS has issued an updated COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) Billing. On pg. 94-95 of this updated FAQ, CMS announced extensions to cost report...
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In recent weeks, the State of Washington has been working through the process of testing residents and staff in all Nursing Homes, as well as...
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CDC is reporting that there are more than 600 nursing homes in the Unites States that are still submitting data incorrectly for the confirmed and...
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The greatly increased need for PPE caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has caused PPE shortages, posing a tremendous challenge to the U.S. healthcare system. Healthcare...
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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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Press reports have stated that Washington State Nursing Homes are ineligible for the shipment of rapid point-of-care testing instruments believing that none of our state...
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DSHS is looking to pilot Case Mix Accuracy Reviews using remote access. They will be sending out a dear provider letter soon asking for volunteers. ...
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LeadingAge Washington is proud to introduce the LeadingAge student “complimentary” membership that will also include the student opportunities of our national affiliate, LeadingAge. This membership...
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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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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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The QIO Program will be doing a comprehensive nursing home training on five topics they have presented on their weekly calls. This will be held...
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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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The LeadingAge Knowledge Center continues to add new content to help you navigate the COVID-19 crisis. This week’s QuickCast is Preparing to Resume Dining Services....
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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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