AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
2006 NH "Dear Administrator" Letters
May 31, 2006
ADSA: AFH #2006-008
ADSA: BH #2006-007
ADSA: NH #2006-015
REGION 1 Emergency Preparedness Training
Dear Long-Term Care Provider:
Residential Care Services (RCS) is pleased to announce training sessions about emergency preparedness and developing emergency response plans for adult family homes, boarding homes and nursing homes. This training has been developed together and in cooperation with:
- Washington Department of Health;
- Adult Family Home Association of Washington;
- Washington Association of Housing and Services for the Aging;
- Washington Health Care Association/Washington Center for Assisted Living;
- Washington State Residential Care Council; and
- Local emergency management officials.
We invite you to attend the session in your region. Some of the information and materials presented in the training may be specific to the unique needs in each geographic region.
The goals of the training are to assist you (long term care providers) to:
- Understand potential threats to your facilities;
- Understand what actions you may take to mitigate potential disasters;
- Understand the issues to consider in developing an emergency response plan; and
- Know how to contact your local emergency management officials.
Region 1 includes the following counties: Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Grant, Garfield, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Whitman. As a provider from one of these counties, your training is scheduled for:
DATE: July 11, 2006
LOCATION: Sacred Heart Medical Center
Providence Auditorium
101 West Eighth Avenue
Spokane, Washington
Auditorium is on W 9th Ave & Rockwood Blvd. Public parking is available in SHMC lots. Limited street parking (metered).
Sign-in begins at 8:30 AM. Training starts promptly at 9:30 AM, concluding by 3:45 PM. Refer to the enclosure for driving directions and parking information.
There is no charge to attend the training (you will be responsible for your own lunch).
Pre-registration to attend this training is required. Registration for attendance will be
on a first-come, first-served basis. No registrations will be accepted after June 27, 2006.
You may register on-line at: http://www3.doh.wa.gov/waphtn/classlist.asp?id=820; or complete the enclosed registration form and return to:
Lori Van De Wege, Regional Learning Specialist Liaison
WA State Department of Health
PO Box 47890
Olympia WA 98504-7890
FAX: (360) 586-7424
Please plan to attend and bring a copy of your facility/home’s emergency response plan for your own use so you may evaluate its contents in light of the training.
Certificates will be distributed to attendees at the end of the training day, indicating completion of 4.5 hours of Continuing Education as required in chapter 388-112 WAC.
If you have questions about this training, you may contact your regional RCS Field Office at (509) 323-7304.
Sincerely,
Joyce Pashley Stockwell, Director
Residential Care Services
Enclosures:
May 23, 2006
REGION 2 Emergency Preparedness Training
Dear Long-Term Care Provider:
Residential Care Services (RCS) is pleased to announce training sessions about emergency preparedness and developing emergency response plans for adult family homes, boarding homes and nursing homes. This training has been developed together and in cooperation with:
- Washington Department of Health;
- Adult Family Home Association of Washington;
- Washington Association of Housing and Services for the Aging;
- Washington Health Care Association/Washington Center for Assisted Living;
- Washington State Residential Care Council; and
- Local emergency management officials.
We invite you to attend the session in your region; some of the information and materials may be specific to the unique needs in each region.
The goals of the training are to assist you (long term care providers) to:
- Understand potential threats to your facilities;
- Understand what actions you may take to mitigate potential disasters;
- Understand the issues to consider in developing an emergency response plan; and
- Know how to contact your local emergency management officials.
Region 2 includes the following counties: Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Kittitas, Walla Walla and Yakima. As a provider from one of these counties, your training is scheduled for:
DATE: June 28, 2006
LOCATION: Public Utility District of Benton County (PUD) Auditorium (East & West sides)
2721 W 10th Avenue
Kennewick, Washington 99336
Sign-in begins at 8:30 AM. Training starts promptly at 9:30 AM, concluding by 3:45 PM. Refer to the enclosure for driving directions and parking information.
There is no charge to attend the training (you will be responsible for your own lunch).
Pre-registration to attend this training is required. Registration for attendance will be
on a first-come, first-served basis. No registrations will be accepted after June 19, 2006.
You may register on-line at: http://www3.doh.wa.gov/waphtn/classlist.asp?id=821; or complete the enclosed registration form and return to:
Lori Van De Wege, Regional Learning Specialist Liaison
WA State Department of Health
PO Box 47890
Olympia WA 98504-7890
FAX: (360) 586-7424
Please plan to attend and bring a copy of your facility/home’s emergency response plan for your own use so you may evaluate its contents in light of the training.
Certificates will be distributed to attendees at the end of the training day, indicating completion of 4.5 hours of Continuing Education as required in chapter 388-112 WAC.
If you have questions about this training, you may contact your regional RCS Field Office at
(509) 225-2804.
Sincerely,
Joyce Pashley Stockwell, Director
Residential Care Services
Enclosures:
May 31, 2006
ADSA: AFH #2006-008
ADSA: BH #2006-007
ADSA: NH #2006-015
REGION 3 Emergency Preparedness Training
Dear Long-Term Care Provider:
Residential Care Services (RCS) is pleased to announce training sessions about emergency preparedness and developing emergency response plans for adult family homes, boarding homes and nursing homes. This training has been developed together and in cooperation with:
- Washington Department of Health;
- Adult Family Home Association of Washington;
- Washington Association of Housing and Services for the Aging;
- Washington Health Care Association/Washington Center for Assisted Living;
- Washington State Residential Care Council; and
- Local emergency management officials.
We invite you to attend the session in your region. Some of the information and materials presented in the training may be specific to the unique needs in each geographic region.
The goals of the training are to assist you (longterm care providers) to:
- Understand potential threats to your facilities;
- Understand what actions you may take to mitigate potential disasters;
- Understand the issues to consider in developing an emergency response plan; and
- Know how to contact your local emergency management officials.
Region 3 includes the following counties: Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom. As a provider from one of these counties, your training is scheduled for:
DATE: July 28, 2006
LOCATION: Public Utility District (PUD) of Skagit Valley
Aqua Room
1415 Freeway Drive
Mount Vernon Washington 98273-1436
Public parking is available. Through main door; go left, then right. (Under construction.)
Sign-in begins at 8:30 AM. Training starts promptly at 9:30 AM, concluding by 3:45 PM. Refer to the enclosure for driving directions and parking information.
There is no charge to attend the training (you will be responsible for your own lunch).
Pre-registration to attend this training is required. Registration for attendance will be on a first-come, first-served basis. No registrations will be accepted after July 14, 2006.
You may register on-line at: http://www3.doh.wa.gov/waphtn/classlist.asp?id=822; or complete the enclosed registration form and return to:
Lori Van De Wege, Regional Learning Specialist Liaison
WA State Department of Health
PO Box 47890
Olympia WA 98504-7890
FAX: (360) 586-7424
Please plan to attend and bring a copy of your facility/home’s emergency response plan for your own use so you may evaluate its contents in light of the training.
Certificates will be distributed to attendees at the end of the training day, indicating completion of 4.5 hours of Continuing Education as required in chapter 388-112 WAC.
If you have questions about this training, you may contact your regional RCS Field Office at (509) 225-2804.
Sincerely,
Joyce Pashley Stockwell, Director
Residential Care Services
Enclosures:
May 31, 2006
ADSA: AFH #2006-008
ADSA: BH #2006-007
ADSA: NH #2006-015
REGION 4 Emergency Preparedness Training
Dear Long-Term Care Provider:
Residential Care Services (RCS) is pleased to announce training sessions about emergency preparedness and developing emergency response plans for adult family homes, boarding homes and nursing homes. This training has been developed together and in cooperation with:
- Washington Department of Health;
- Adult Family Home Association of Washington;
- Washington Association of Housing and Services for the Aging;
- Washington Health Care Association/Washington Center for Assisted Living;
- Washington State Residential Care Council; and
- Local emergency management officials.
We invite you to attend the session in your region. Some of the information and materials presented in the training may be specific to the unique needs in each geographic region.
The goals of the training are to assist you (long term care providers) to:
- Understand potential threats to your facilities;
- Understand what actions you may take to mitigate potential disasters;
- Understand the issues to consider in developing an emergency response plan; and
- Know how to contact your local emergency management officials.
As a provider from Region 4 (King County), your training is scheduled for:
DATE: July 25, 2006
LOCATION: Criminal Justice Training Commission
Cascade Center Auditorium
19010 – 1st Avenue South
Burien, Washington
There is ample parking in lot . Cascade is large building set apart; visible from public parking.
Sign-in begins at 8:30 AM. Training starts promptly at 9:30 AM, concluding by 3:45 PM. Refer to the enclosure for driving directions and parking information.
There is no charge to attend the training (you will be responsible for your own lunch).
Pre-registration to attend this training is required. Registration for attendance will be on a first-come, first-served basis. No registrations will be accepted after July 11, 2006.
You may register on-line at: http://www3.doh.wa.gov/waphtn/classlist.asp?id=823; or complete the enclosed registration form and return to:
Lori Van De Wege, Regional Learning Specialist Liaison
WA State Department of Health
PO Box 47890
Olympia WA 98504-7890
FAX: (360) 586-7424
Please plan to attend and bring a copy of your facility/home’s emergency response plan for your own use so you may evaluate its contents in light of the training.
Certificates will be distributed to attendees at the end of the training day, indicating completion of 4.5 hours of Continuing Education as required in chapter 388-112 WAC.
If you have questions about this training, you may contact your regional RCS Field Office at (509) 225-2804.
Sincerely,
Joyce Pashley Stockwell, Director
Residential Care Services
Enclosures:
May 31, 2006
ADSA: AFH #2006-008
ADSA: BH #2006-007
ADSA: NH #2006-015
REGION 5 Emergency Preparedness Training
Dear Long-Term Care Provider:
Residential Care Services (RCS) is pleased to announce training sessions about emergency preparedness and developing emergency response plans for adult family homes, boarding homes and nursing homes. This training has been developed together and in cooperation with:
- Washington Department of Health;
- Adult Family Home Association of Washington;
- Washington Association of Housing and Services for the Aging;
- Washington Health Care Association/Washington Center for Assisted Living;
- Washington State Residential Care Council; and
- Local emergency management officials.
We invite you to attend the session in your region. Some of the information and materials presented in the training may be specific to the unique needs in each geographic region.
The goals of the training are to assist you (long term care providers) to:
- Understand potential threats to your facilities;
- Understand what actions you may take to mitigate potential disasters;
- Understand the issues to consider in developing an emergency response plan; and
- Know how to contact your local emergency management officials.
Region 5 includes the following counties: Kitsap and Pierce. As a provider from one of these counties, your training is scheduled for:
DATE: July 31, 2006
LOCATION: Tacoma DSHS Office
Centennial Building I – Room 195
1949 S. State Street
Tacoma, Washington 98405-2850
Parking available on the north side of building (on 19th Street). First building near 19th and Sprague; public entrance on 1st floor. Sign in w/reception for pass. Room 195 is down hallway on the right.
Sign-in begins at 8:30 AM. Training starts promptly at 9:30 AM, concluding by 3:45 PM. Refer to the enclosure for driving directions and parking information.
There is no charge to attend the training (you will be responsible for your own lunch).
Pre-registration to attend this training is required. Registration for attendance will be on a first-come, first-served basis. No registrations will be accepted after July 17, 2006.
You may register on-line at: http://www3.doh.wa.gov/waphtn/classlist.asp?id=824; or complete the enclosed registration form and return to:
Lori Van De Wege, Regional Learning Specialist Liaison
WA State Department of Health
PO Box 47890
Olympia WA 98504-7890
FAX: (360) 586-7424
Please plan to attend and bring a copy of your facility/home’s emergency response plan for your own use so you may evaluate its contents in light of the training.
Certificates will be distributed to attendees at the end of the training day, indicating completion of 4.5 hours of Continuing Education as required in chapter 388-112 WAC.
If you have questions about this training, you may contact your regional RCS Field Office at (509) 225-2804.
Sincerely,
Joyce Pashley Stockwell, Director
Residential Care Services
Enclosures:
May 31, 2006
ADSA: AFH #2006-008
ADSA: BH #2006-007
ADSA: NH #2006-015
REGION 6 Emergency Preparedness Training
Dear Long-Term Care Provider:
Residential Care Services (RCS) is pleased to announce training sessions about emergency preparedness and developing emergency response plans for adult family homes, boarding homes and nursing homes. This training has been developed together and in cooperation with:
- Washington Department of Health;
- Adult Family Home Association of Washington;
- Washington Association of Housing and Services for the Aging;
- Washington Health Care Association/Washington Center for Assisted Living;
- Washington State Residential Care Council; and
- Local emergency management officials.
We invite you to attend the session in your region. Some of the information and materials presented in the training may be specific to the unique needs in each geographic region.
The goals of the training are to assist you (long term care providers) to:
- Understand potential threats to your facilities;
- Understand what actions you may take to mitigate potential disasters;
- Understand the issues to consider in developing an emergency response plan; and
- Know how to contact your local emergency management officials.
Region 6 includes the following counties: Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Klickitat, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Skamania, Thurston, Wahkiakum. As a provider from one of these counties, your training is scheduled for:
DATE: July 13, 2006
LOCATION: State Office Building 2 (OB2)
Auditorium
1115 Washington Street SE
Olympia, Washington 98504
Check in with reception at the first floor lobby to obtain a visitor’s pass. Auditorium is on the first floor. Limited, pay parking (entrance on Washington Street).
Sign-in begins at 8:30 AM. Training starts promptly at 9:30 AM, concluding by 3:45 PM. Refer to the enclosure for driving directions.
There is no charge to attend the training (you will be responsible for your own lunch).
Pre-registration to attend this training is required. Registration for attendance will be on a first-come, first-served basis. No registrations will be accepted after June 29, 2006.
You may register on-line at: http://www3.doh.wa.gov/waphtn/classlist.asp?id=825; or complete the enclosed registration form and return to:
Lori Van De Wege, Regional Learning Specialist Liaison
WA State Department of Health
PO Box 47890
Olympia WA 98504-7890
FAX: (360) 586-7424
Please plan to attend and bring a copy of your facility/home’s emergency response plan for your own use so you may evaluate its contents in light of the training.
Certificates will be distributed to attendees at the end of the training day, indicating completion of 4.5 hours of Continuing Education as required in chapter 388-112 WAC.
If you have questions about this training, you may contact your regional RCS Field Office at (509) 225-2804.
Sincerely,
Joyce Pashley Stockwell, Director
Residential Care Services
Enclosures:
