READY? Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:17 a.m. on October 17* during Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills!

Millions of people worldwide will practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:17 a.m. on October 17* during Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills! Washingtonians can join...
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#DearCandidate State Partner Toolkit

#DearCandidate is a campaign to educate and build awareness during the 2020 election cycle around issues impacting those who care for and support older adults....
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How To Protect Your Medicaid CMI While Getting Entitled Payment for PDPM * Webinar October 7th

PDPM is underway!  Congratulations!  YOU did it!  You can breathe again. Now, learn how to Protect your Medicaid CMI while getting entitled payment for PDPM Complimentary Webinar! ...
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Requirements of Participation Update from LeadingAge National RoPs Proposed Rule

The RoPs proposed rule “Regulatory Provisions to Promote Efficiency and Transparency” has not been finalized. The comment period closed on September 16 and CMS cannot predict when...
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Background Check Central Unit (BCCU) NEWS

Effective October 1, 2019, the Background Check Central Unit (BCCU) will no longer accept previous versions of the Applicant Request for a Copy of Background...
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2019 Flu Season & Adult Immunization Resources

DSHS and the Department of Health are partnering to remind you of the importance of resident and staff immunization in minimizing flu and pneumonia outbreaks.    This letter provides information...
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Urge Support for HUD 202 Expansion

Expansion of HUD 202 Program on the Line The House and Senate will soon begin negotiating the differences between their fiscal year 2020 HUD spending...
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CMS' Discharge Planning Rule Supports Interoperability and Patient Preferences

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that empowers patients preparing to move from acute care into post-acute care (PAC),...
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DSHS Decision Package

The Department's decision package (linked below) was submitted to the Governor for his consideration as he develops his 2020 Supplemental budget. The department has proposed...
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Nursing Commission Approves Revisions to RN and LPN Scope of Practice Advisory Opinion

LeadingAge WA has been working with the Nursing Commission for the last year on LPN Scope of Practice in Home and Community Based settings. We...
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