Facilities with Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19 Cases

DSHS has been periodically sending us a list of all facilities with either a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19.  The most recent list came...
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COVID-19 Testing Update

The COVID-19 testing order is expected to be released tomorrow by the Department of Health. The current plan is first to prioritize skilled nursing facility...
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Nursing Home Reopening Recommendations and Resumption of State Survey Agency Inspections

As discussed today on the LeadingAge National call, LTC providers need to be aware of the schedule for reopening of nursing homes and resumption of...
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DSHS Provides Guidance on Window Visits in LTC 

Dear Provider / Administrator / Superintendent: On March 16, 2020 the governor issued Proclamation 20-16, which amended Proclamation 20-06 to prohibit owners, administrators, operators, staff,...
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Update: OSHA Issued New Interim Enforcement Response Plan and Guidance for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

REGULATION | MAY 21, 2020 | BY CORY KALLHEIM The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) recently issued an updated interim enforcement response plan for dealing...
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Housing Tax Credit Seeks Solutions

On May 5, LeadingAge joined more than 2,000 other organizations in a letter to Congress supporting a 4% minimum LIHTC rate floor, lowering the 50% bond financing...
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HUD Guidance Allows Electronic Signatures and Documents

On March 26th, HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing published Housing Notice 2020-04, titled “Electronic Signatures, Transmission, and Storage – Guidance for Multifamily Assisted Housing Industry...
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Sign Up Now! For a 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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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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Webinar: Engagement Technology – Now More than Ever * Thursday * May 28th 2:00 p.m. Pacific

The COVID-19 crisis has brought to the forefront of senior living the importance of staying connected, and the consequences of being isolated.  This webinar will...
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Webinar: Identifying Signs of Depression and Anxiety in People Living With Dementia with Teepa Snow * May 28th Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Mark your calendar! May 28th,  Noon - 1:00 p.m (pacific) The brains of people living with dementia are very vulnerable to chemical changes and psychological...
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Webinar: ‘Take It or Leave It’ –Coordinating Leave in the Wake of Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Act * June 2nd * 10:30-Noon

Details:  Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFML) has caused many employers to rethink how they manage family, medical, and disability-related leaves of absence. ...
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