LeadingAge Washington Requests Extension of LTC Waivers

 The long term care waivers, including visitation restrictions, are set to expire on June 17th. LeadingAge Washington submitted a letter to the legislative four corners...
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Washington Overtime Rule Changes

Washington State Department of Labor & Industries updating the job duties tests as well as setting a new minimum salary threshold.  These are both used...
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Nursing Homes Say Some Protective Gear Sent by FEMA Is Unusable

Complaints include gowns unsuited to health-care settings, gloves too small for adults; government and contractor say all are up to standard John Hovey, health care...
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NHSN Reporting

Here’s a quick tool from LeadingAge to help nursing homes that are told by CMS that they didn’t report to the CDC National Healthcare Safety...
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ALTSA: NH #2020-038 * ALTSA: NH #2020-039

ALTSA: NH #2020-038 - QSO 20-31-ALL: QSO 20-31-ALL: COVID-19 Survey Activities, CARES Act Funding, Enhanced Enforcement for Infection Control Deficiencies, and Quality Improvement Activities in NH ALTSA:...
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Planning for Fall-Winter Surge – COVID-19

Even though we have yet to finish all testing in long term care, and we have yet to relax our visitation restrictions and emerge into...
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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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Nursing Homes Receive Defective Equipment as Part of Trump Administration Supply Initiative

Nursing homes with urgent needs for personal protective equipment say they're getting gowns that look more like large tarps -- with no holes for hands...
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June Paycheck Protection Program Guidance Implements Flexibility Act

This article reports out on updated rulemaking from the Small Business Administration and the Department of Treasury following enactment of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act.  Following enactment...
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Plan for the 2020-2021 Flu Season

Planning for Influenza Season in a COVID-19 Pandemic ​CDC believes it’s likely that flu viruses and the virus that causes COVID-19 will both spread this...
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CDC COCA Call:  Applying COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Strategies in Nursing Homes

During this COCA call, presenters will use case-based scenarios to discuss how to apply infection prevention and control guidance for nursing homes and other long-term...
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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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Sign Up Now! Virtual Job Fair Pilot Program Through the State Employment Security Department and WSAC

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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COVID-19 Technology Grants 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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Webinar: Complimentary-Talking to Kids About COVID-19 by Relias * June 18th Noon

The COVID-19 pandemic is incomprehensible for even the most informed adults. For children, many of whom had their daily routines abruptly interrupted and replaced by...
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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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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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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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