LeadingAge Washington's Virtual Awards Ceremony * Tuesday, November 24th, Noon-1:00 p.m. Join us!

LeadingAge Washington’s 2020 Awards and Recognition Program is all about people who make a difference every day in the lives of those they serve. It‘s...
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Webinar: Evolving Provider Relief Fund Reporting & Audit Requirements with Moss Adams * Dec. 15th 10:00 a.m.

  COVID-19 has had a significant financial impact on health care providers—and the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) has helped providers weather the storm. That said,...
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Thanksgiving Message to Residents, Family, Friends, & Staff of LeadingAge Member Facilities

Dear Residents, Family, Friends & Staff of LeadingAge member facilities, I’m writing on behalf of LeadingAge Washington, a state-wide association of mission-driven organizations dedicated to...
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CMS Calls to Nursing Facilities

LeadingAge national received a note from CMS about phone calls they are making to nursing homes in red or yellow counties who report no testing...
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Long-term Care Populations Remain Vulnerable, Especially During the Holiday Season as Officials Try to Discourage Travel and Visits

Long-term care populations remain vulnerable, especially during the holiday season as officials try to discourage travel and visits.   https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/active-covid-19-cases-found-in-record-number-of-long-term-care-facilities-in-washington-state/   Laura Hofmann, MSN, RN Director...
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CDC Testing and Management Considerations for Nursing Home Residents with Acute Respiratory Illness Symptoms when SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza Viruses are Co-circulating

Testing and Management Considerations for Nursing Home Residents with Acute Respiratory Illness Symptoms when SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza Viruses are Co-circulating CDC has posted a new...
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How SHAG Scaled Middle-Market Senior Living, And Where It’s Going Next

Sustainable Housing for Ageless Generations (SHAG) has earned a reputation in the Pacific Northwest for its quirky brand and successful model of senior housing at...
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Acute Care Hospital Admission Incentive Payment

DSHS is currently offering a $6000 per patient incentive payment to any nursing home that admits any dual eligible patient from an acute care hospital. ...
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Monoclonal Antibody Treatments Provided in Nursing Homes

CMS has released a new document on monoclonal antibody treatments, mainly addressing billing and coverage questions. These treatments can be provided in the nursing home...
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OSHA Releases Updated COVID-19 Respiratory Protection Guidance for LTC Communities

OSHA Releases Updated COVID-19 Respiratory Protection Guidance for Long-Term Care Communities Arnall Golden Gregory LLP  Jennifer Hilliard JD Supra Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCFs) have not...
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State of the Nation's Housing Report Released

The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University’s State of the Nation’s Housing 2020, paints a distressing portrait of housing affordability in the United...
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Webinars: Managing the Holiday Stress, In Times of COVID: For Staff, Residents & Families! 3-part series ~ Nov. 23, Dec. 17, Jan. 14

In this 3-part (30 min each) series we will discuss the critical importance of practicing self-kindness and self-nourishment during your work day in order to...
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DSHS to Host Webinar on Safe Start Plan * Nov. 24th 8:00 a.m.

The Department of Health and the Aging and Long Term Support Administration/Residential Care Services will be hosting a webinar on November 24, 2020. The subject...
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Register Today! Joint meetings with Washington Health Care Association and Residential Care Services * Dec. 1st

LeadingAge WA and WHCA have joined together for meetings with both associations and RCS.  These meetings will be held via Zoom and will be for...
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Webinar: Provider Relief Funds Reporting Requirements * Dec. 2nd 11:00 a.m.

  This webinar will outline how LeadingAge members can maximize use of payments received from the Provider Relief Fund while complying with current reporting requirements...
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Webinar: Evolving Provider Relief Fund Reporting & Audit Requirements with Moss Adams * Dec. 15th 10:00 a.m.

  COVID-19 has had a significant financial impact on health care providers—and the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) has helped providers weather the storm. That said,...
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