Administering Flu Vaccines During the COVID-19 Pandemic 

​​CDC has released interim guidance intended to help immunization providers safely administer vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Routine vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic is essential...
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ALTSA: NH #2020-042

Emergency Rules (CR-103E) Amending WAC 388-97-1740 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness, 388-97-1760 Quality Assessment and Assurance and 388-97-2400 Resident Rooms The Department of Social and Health...
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DOH FAQs for COVID-19 Updated June 25th

The Frequently Asked Questions document for COVID-19 testing of residents and staff of Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities with Memory Care Units was updated...
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Enhanced FMAP Update

All add-ons and retainer payments that were being provided through the enhanced FMAP are set to end next Tuesday, June 30.  This includes the retainer...
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Important Testing Information

We just received word that there continues to be a  shortage of the CAT B shipping boxes that must be used for shipping COVID test samples...
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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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LeadingAge Washington Asks For An Extension of The LTC Waivers

LeadingAge Washington submitted a letter to the legislative four corners requesting that long term care waivers, set to expire July 1, be extended again. You...
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LeadingAge Washington's 69th Annual Virtual Conference * TOGETHER * October 27-29th

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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Life Safety Compliance and 1135 Waivers

Sharing an article on Navigating 1135 Waivers Affecting Life Safety Compliance from Jensen Hughes, the life safety consultants for LeadingAge.  The article explains what is...
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NEW Workforce Matching Tool * www.ConnectToCareJobs.com

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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PBJ 1135 Waiver Ending

CMS has released nursing home memo QSO-20-34-NH which announces changes to the 5 Star Quality Rating System on Nursing Home Compare and the end of...
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QIO Program Weekly Nursing Home Training * Every Thursday 1 p.m.

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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Qualifying Hospital Stay Waiver and Benefit Period Waiver Guidance

CMS has updated MLN Matters Number: SE20011.  If you do your own billing and have been waiting on guidance for the QHS waiver or the...
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Reminder: 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: Phased Reopening of Licensed & Certified LTC Facilities-Nursing Homes and ICF/IID July 1

Residential Care Services (RCS), in coordination with Department of Health and stakeholders, has prepared plans for a phased reopening of long-term care providers in Washington...
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Virtual Job Fair Program Pac Mountain Region (Thurston, Mason, Lewis, Grays Harbor and Pacific counties) July 10th

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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Webinar: DSHS Weekly Survey - DOH NHSN Upload

DSHS and DOH will be doing a webinar on the new questions for the DSHS weekly survey for Nursing Homes and the NHSN upload process....
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Webinar: Phased Reopening of Licensed & Certified LTC Facilities and Agencies: AFH/ALF/ESF July 2nd

Residential Care Services (RCS), in coordination with Department of Health and stakeholders, has prepared plans for a phased reopening of long-term care providers in Washington...
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