HCLA Nursing Services
WA DSHS HCLA
Nursing Services consist of nurse consultants who provide health-related assessments and clinical consultation to clients eligible for Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS). Services are available to clients, providers, and case managers to support development, coordination, and implementation of a person-centered plan of care. HCS Nurse Care Consultants (NCCs), AAA Case Managers, and RN Case Managers (RCMs) collaborate on care plans for clients with triggered nursing referrals, particularly those related to skin integrity and pressure injury prevention. Nursing Services is not a direct provider of intermittent or emergency nursing care, nor of skills or services requiring physician orders and supervision. Area Agencies on Aging may also employ Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) as nurse consultants for focused assessments under the Skin Observation Protocol; LPN-collected data is reviewed by a Registered Nurse for care planning.
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Where to get this in Washington
3 organizations deliver this program. Coverage varies, so check the area each one serves.
Free public agency that helps older adults and people with disabilities in central Washington find in-home care, caregiver support, nutrition, transportation, and benefits help.
Seattle Human Services division that serves as the AAA for King County. Runs Community Living Connections for aging/disability help and administers caregiver support, healthy aging, and age-friendly programs.
Snohomish County's AAA. Partners with Homage to deliver caregiver support, nutrition, kinship care, transportation, and Medicaid in-home services.
Source www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/home-and-community-services/nursing-services