Preliminary Proposed Budget Reductions

The State has released their preliminary proposed budget reductions in response to reduced state revenue caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic shutdown.  The...
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Governor Inslee Extends Proclamation Protecting High-Risk Workers

Gov. Jay Inslee announced the extension of a proclamation today giving high-risk workers the right to protect themselves from COVID-19 without jeopardizing their employment status...
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Enhanced Provider Relief Fund Portal

HHS has announced that today they are opening an enhanced Provider Relief Fund Payment Portal that will allow eligible Medicaid and CHIP providers to report...
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The Department Files Permanent Rule Making for PACE Clients 

This rule making will give guidance how clients dis-enroll in the PACE program, aligning with recent CMS changes. You can find the detailed changes here....
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Updated FAQs Posted – COVID-19 Testing of Residents and Staff in LTC

Department of Health and Residential Care Services have updated the FAQs regarding testing of Residents and Staff in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities with...
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Quality Improvement Organization Targeted Infection Control Support

In QSO Memo 20-31, CMS reviews the new strategically refocused approach of the Quality Improvement Organizations (QIO) to assist in combating COVID-19 within facilities. In...
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Updated PPE Conservation Strategies

WA State Department of Health has updated the PPE conservation strategies document available on its website. The guidance includes tactics for engineering controls and administrative...
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UW Molecular Virology Lab and Molecular Testing Lab COVID-19 Guidance

We have received multiple questions from Providers about the two different labs being used for LTC COVID-19 testing.  We have had conflicting information about the...
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COVID-19 Technology Grant Requests for SNFs * Communication In Challenging Times * Apply Today!

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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NEW Workforce Matching Tool * www.ConnectToCareJobs.com  * Registration Opened June 8th

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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DOH Webinar: COVID-19 Universal Testing in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living with Memory Care Units * Slides & Webinar Recording Link * June 9th

The slides and webinar recording link from the June 9th DOH Webinar are provided below along with other key resources.  For any questions about the...
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Webinar: Cohorting - Effective Management of Residents and Staff * QIO National Nursing Home Training Weekly Series * June 11th 1:00 p.m.

The National Nursing Home Training Series is brought to you by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the QIO Program, a national...
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Webinar: Latest from DSHS Regarding COVID-19 * June 22nd 1:00 p.m.

Dear Providers, Stakeholders, and Interested Parties, For the last two months, we have hosted webinars to discuss what Aging and Long Term Support Administration (ALTSA)...
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Webinar: Complimentary -The Do’s and Don’ts of Employee Appreciation During Tough Times * June 24th * 1 p.m.

  Appreciation is always vital to your organizational culture and employee engagement, but it is especially so when you are dealing with a crisis. During...
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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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QuickCast on Reopening Nursing Homes

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 Nursing Homes....
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