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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U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued updated guidance regarding to The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). You can find this guidance here - https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/sevp-modifies-temporary-exemptions-nonimmigrant-students-taking-online-courses-during....
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From the Desk of Deb Murphy, President/Chief Executive Officer, LeadingAge Washington LeadingAge Washington continues to be deeply concerned about the pull back of the enhanced FMAP...
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Since March 2020, the federal government has provided the state of Washington supplemental funding for the state’s Medicaid programs to address the staggering cost increases...
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On Monday, Seattle City Council voted to approve the “JumpStart Seattle” payroll tax bill. The bill is expected to go into effect January 1, 2021,...
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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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There are now three face cover orders in place: A requirement for employers to provide appropriate face coverings or masks to all employees who don’t work alone....
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises consumers not to use certain hand sanitizer products due to the potential presence of methanol (wood alcohol), a...
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The $1.2 billion in financial support provided by the Emergency Housing Assistance for Older Adults Act (S. 4177, H.R. 6873) must be included in Congress’...
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FEMA started sending the second shipment of PPE to Washington State Nursing Homes. We received pictures of the second shipment, and it includes the blue...
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CMS has released version 4 of the Toolkit on State Actions to Mitigate COVID-19 in Nursing Homes. This information was collected by the QIOs in...
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On July 1st, HUD published additional information for owners and residents of HUD-assisted housing about the expiring evictions moratorium. Evictions of HUD-assisted households for non-payment...
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Providers that accepted money from the Provider Relief Fund agreed to quarterly reporting requirements. The first of these reports was scheduled to be due this Friday,...
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LeadingAge National has released a tip sheet for screening all individuals entering the nursing home. Due to the prevalence of COVID-19 and its relative impact...
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These webinars scheduled for Thursday, July 9th at 0830 and 1030 AM have been cancelled by RCS. They received a number of comments from stakeholders...
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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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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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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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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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As you may know, the weekly Comagine Q&A Webinar is now going to be hosted by WA State Department of Health. Don’t worry! This will...
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Why: Washington’s population is rapidly aging, and one of three citizens will require long-term care services. Our state has a rich history of providing care...
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