Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) will host a webinar on June 8 from 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. regarding COVID-19 infection prevention strategies, innovative approaches, and lessons...
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The Governor’s Office announced today that Dr. Bono will be staying on in Washington thru the end of August in an expanded role as the...
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Today ALTSA released a revised Dear Provider letter on the testing mandate. There are now some significant changes to the testing plan, ultimately causing much...
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There is some conflicting information regarding the deadlines to attest and provide financial documents. Our guidance today is that if you received one or more...
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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated its webpage, “Considerations for Preventing Spread of COVID-19 in Assisted Living Facilities” on May 29, 2020 and is...
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Attached please find the document from the 5-28-20 DOH COVID-19 call for Healthcare Providers. There were a lot of questions on this last call about the...
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CMS has released new information on enhanced enforcement activity for nursing homes with longstanding violations of infection control practices. The increased and targeted measures are...
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As workplaces consider a gradual scale up of activities towards pre-COVID-19 operating practices, it is particularly important to keep in mind that some workers are...
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OLYMPIA – Supply shipments start today as part of Washington state’s effort to test thousands of staffers and residents at long term care facilities across...
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We just received notification that all of the long term care waivers were extended by the legislature until June 17th. The extended waivers include visitation...
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HUD plans to allocate $800 million in CARES Act funds for Project-Based Rental Assistance. HUD did not provide an allocation update on relief funds for...
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A new QuickCast has been posted in the LeadingAge Learning Hub, Reopening Considerations for Nursing Homes. This free 18 minute Quick Cast features Janine Finck-Boyle...
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A heartfelt “thank you” goes out to each and every one of you! You risk your own health, and that of your own families, to...
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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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Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) will host a webinar on June 8 from 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. regarding COVID-19 infection prevention strategies, innovative approaches, and lessons...
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The Washington State Department of Health’s Healthcare Associated Infections Program will host a webinar on COVID-19 specimen collection procedures. This webinar is provided for long-term...
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