June 17, 2020

Washington State Revenue Forecast

The Washington Revenue Forecast Council announced today that it is now projecting a revenue shortfall of - $8.8 billion through 2023. Earlier projections had pegged the shortfall...
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Staff Vacations and Travel Considerations During COVID-19

As states "reopen" and travel restrictions begin to lift around the country, members are tackling the question of what to do about managing the risk...
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ALTSA: NH #2020-041 COVID 19: Reopening of Washington State and Resident Visits to the Community

As Washington State begins moving through the phased reopening under the “Safe Start Washington” plan, some counties have been approved to move into phase 2...
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ALTSA: ALF #2020-028 COVID 19: Reopening of Washington State and Resident Visits to the Community

As Washington State begins moving through the phased reopening under the “Safe Start Washington” plan, some counties have been approved to move into phase 2...
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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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All LTC Waivers Extended Until July 1st

We have just received official notice from the legislative four corners that all LTC waivers will be extended until July 1st. This includes visitation restrictions...
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Webinar: 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 this...
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CDC COCA Webinar: Applying COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Strategies in Nursing Homes * Slides and Recording Available

CDC Clinical Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) hosted a webinar on June 16th entitled “Applying COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Strategies in Nursing Homes”. According...
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