LeadingAge Washington

1/21/10

MDS 3.0 training coming

June through August, 2010 - in locations across the state. Click on the title link for dates and times. Registration materials to follow beginning in February. Check back to our website often!

Seeking dynamic and inspiring speakers!

Aging Services of Washington invites you to complete a Call for Proposals regarding our 59th Annual Conference “Who Decides?” held June (14) 15-17, 2010 at Campbell’s Resort on Lake Chelan. Our state association represents not-for-profit and mission driven members' dedication to excellence by providing programs and services to assist members in meeting the needs of seniors by providing quality housing, health, community and related services to seniors in a variety of settings: Retirement Housing, Assisted Living, Nursing Homes and Home & Community Based Services. We demonstrate a caring commitment to the highest quality of life and greatest independence for each individual served.

1/20/10

Legislative Rally Day - Feb. 2

Click on the title link above for registration materials for our annual visit to 'The Hill' on behalf of all Aging Services' members. Bring staff, residents, Board members and yourselves as we gain an understanding of the issues at hand and advocate for senior care and services.

Nursing Summit , Feb. 17 - Register Now

Aging Services of Washington is hosting the 3rd annual Nursing Summit, created and designed for nursing staff and others who are directly involved with resident care.

Share information and strategies in many areas of clinical practice with your colleagues. Take the opportunity to reflect on resident care practices within and beyond your community.

Registration materials are attached.

New survey roll-out for NH

DSHS/ADSA has updated us with the schedule for roll-out of the new nursing home survey process:

Regions 1, 3 and 5 have trained their licensing staff and are using it;
In February, Yakima licensors will undergo training and roll out to survey will follow;
Then, a slight break in the licensor training to allow for computer software updates from CMS et al.;
Region 6 will likely begin training in late June & July, with Region 4 coming along Sept. through Nov. Sub-regions A & B will see different training schedules due to the volume of staff.
 

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