Visitation Restrictions Continue in Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities

We have had many questions regarding the partial opening of businesses in Washington State, and the ability for family members to visit residents this next...
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CDC Criteria for Return to Work for Healthcare Personnel with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 (Interim Guidance)

The CDC has updated the Return to Work for Healthcare Personnel with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.  Symptomatic HCP with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 (Either strategy is...
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CDC NHSN Reporting – COVID-19

On May 8, 2020, CMS will require skilled nursing facilities to report COVID-19 data, at least weekly, to the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN),...
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Temporary Medicaid Rate Increase

Attention: Medicaid Contracted Providers This letter is sent on behalf of the ALTSA Home and Community Services Division. In light of the unprecedented emergency circumstances...
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Steep Reduction in State Revenues Projected Through Mid-2023

A recent unofficial revenue forecast shows that the state could see a $7 billion reduction in revenue through 2023. While the Office of Financial Management...
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COVID-19 Residential Provider Rate Increase and Retainer Payment PPT 5-4-20

DSHS has released the slides from their COVID-19 Residential Provider Rate Increase and Retainer Payment webinar held Monday, May 4th.  You can find these slides...
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COVID+ Facility Contract

DSHS has revised the contract  for facilities that are providing COVID+ care in a separate wing/building.  This revision eliminates the requirement for staff working in...
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VIDEO Our Heroes Work Every Day to Care for Seniors; Together We Will Defeat This Virus

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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Governor Inslee Announces Safe Start Advisory Groups

Governor Inslee announced the formation of three COVID-19 "Safe Start Advisory Groups"  Each advisory group constitutes a forum for the community to consult with the governor's...
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Additional Information about the Washington State NICHE Grant in Consideration of COVID-19

A message from NICHE – Washington State CMP Grant Application The Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) Team recognizes that nursing home leaders and...
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COVID-19 Communicative Technology Grant Requests for SNFs * Communication In Challenging Times

We understand you have received a lot of information in recent weeks and appreciate your service and dedication to taking care of the residents in...
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ALTSA Informational Webinar Regarding COVID-19

May 4, 2020 Dear Providers, Stakeholders, and Interested Parties, On April 16, we hosted our first webinar to discuss what Aging and Long Term Support...
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