Why YOU should attend! Our 2020 Annual Virtual Conference theme is Healing Together... Join our community of aging professionals as we come together around our common goal...
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LeadingAge president and CEO Katie Smith Sloan wrote a new message on asking the right questions during the pandemic. We’re still in the middle of...
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While earthquake hazard varies from region to region (see below), most of Washington is prone to earthquakes. You could be anywhere when an earthquake strikes:...
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A Dear Provider Letter was issued October 9, 2020 announcing the Reimplementation of Inspection and Investigation Activity for Residential Care Services effective November 1, 2020....
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It’s time for our 3rd annual State Town Hall meeting on Monday, October 26th, from 10 am-12 pm. This meeting is an opportunity to provide...
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DSHS has extended the COVID-19 add-ons and Retainer Payments available to Home and Community providers through the end of the year. The management bulletins related...
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OLYMPIA – State Health Officer Dr. Kathy Lofy is publicly announcing that she will be resigning her position at the Department of Health later this...
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CMS announced a one-year grace period for repayment of loans/advance payments received by providers. Now, payments are to begin one year from the issuance date...
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OLYMPIA – Today the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) released the latest statewide situation report on COVID-19 transmission. Report findings include: Transmission is increasing...
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COVID-19 Infection Control Survey Tool and Checklist- Updated LeadingAge National has updated their Infection Control Survey Tool to include information on visitation guidance. COVID-19 Infection...
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The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), in collaboration with LeadingAge of Washington and other stake holders, have developed an on-the-job training opportunity for...
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CDC updated information regarding CDC’s diagnostic test for COVID-19 and the supplies needed to do the test. Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of Isolation Gowns....
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The Northwest Health Response Network (NWHRN) is the healthcare coalition for 15 counties in Western Washington and 25 contiguous sovereign tribal nations. The Network is...
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Phase 3 of the Provider Relief Fund is still accepting applications. Applications will be accepted until November 6th. LeadingAge National has put together two documents...
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Formerly Washington State Region 7, Region 8 and Region 9 Healthcare Coalitions, the Regional Emergency and Disaster (REDi) Healthcare Coalition (HCC) is the healthcare coalition...
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Treasury and SBA announced a new forgiveness application for PPP loans of $50,000 or smaller- the smallest of the PPP loans. Under this new application, borrowers will need to certify that they...
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What are your workforce experiences and concerns? How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected your organization and what challenges are you facing now compared to six...
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BREAKING NEWS: Keeping Up With COVID (Legal Updates Part 1) October 15 | 10 - 11 a.m. PDT Sean Jackson, Mike Kitson & Miranda Strong, Lane Powell...
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This session, on Oct. 21, focuses on workforce solutions during the COVID 19 pandemic. Presenters will offer creative approaches that range from collaborative partnerships in...
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In this session, on Nov. 5, presenters will address challenges and offer tips and best practices for returning to visitations. In addition, Anne Montgomery, co-director...
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