Provider/Administrator Letters

An archive and place for providers and administrators to access provider letters, administrator letters. This page is vital in providing quick access to changes in regulatory policy, informational updates, and program details.

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Access the archive from calendar years 2014 and prior

Provider Type Letter Title Subject Status Notes
ESF 023-023 Withdrew and Refiled CR-101 to Propose Adding, Amending, or Repealing Sections of Chapter 388-76 WAC, Chapter 388-78A WAC, Chapter 388-107 WAC and Chapter 388-97 WAC Specific to Background Checks

Current
ALF 023-023 Personal Care Services Survey Current
NH 023-023 Federal Public Health Emergency Ends May 11, 2023, Including Certain CMS 1135 Waivers and Flexibilities Current
ESF 023-022 Basic Training Deadlines and Home Care Aide Certification Deadline Changes for LTC Worker Qualifications Related to COVID-19 PHE Current
AFH 023-022 Personal Care Exceptions to Rule Current
ALF 023-022 Provider Responsibilities for Provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Respiratory Protection Program (RPP), and Changes to Department of Health (DOH) RPP Resources Current
NH 023-022 Launch of CareLearn Retention Toolkit Current
NH 023-021 State Operations Manual Chapter 5 - Implementation Dates for Revised Guidance
Current
ALF 023-021 Personal Care Exceptions to Rule Current
AFH 023-021 Launch of CareLearn Retention Toolkit Current
ESF 023-021 RCS Staff Mask Wearing and Related Procedures During the 2023-2024 Respiratory Illness Season Rescinded
AFH 023-020 State Civil Penalty Reinvestment Program Application Period Opens June 1
Current
NH 023-020 Updates to the NH Compare Website & 5 Star Quality Rating System: Adjusting Ratings Based on Erroneous Schizophrenia Coding and Posting Dispute Resolution Information Current
ALF 023-020 Update on RCS Transition to Paperless Work Use of Email an Fax to Submit Documents to RCS Current
CCRSS 023-020 Implementation of House Bill 1694: Changes to Long-Term Care Worker Eligibility, Training and Certification Current
ESF 023-020 Provider Responsibilities for Provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Respiratory Protection Program (RPP), and Changes to Department of Health (DOH) RPP Resources Current
AFH 023-019 Passed Legislation HB 1265 Property Tax Exemption for Certain Nonprofits Current
NH 023-019 New Fingerprint Background Check Requirement for Nursing Home Changes of Ownership Current
ESF 023-019 Personal Care Exceptions to Rule Current
ALF 023-019 Precautions for Residents and Staff Related to Heatwave Current
CCRSS 023-019 Basic Training Deadlines and Home Care Aide Certification Deadline Changes for LTC Worker Qualifications Related to COVID-19 PHE Current
ALF 023-018 Launch of CareLearn Retention Toolkit Current
AFH 023-018 Emergency Rules Filed to Amend Long-Term Care Worker Continuing Education Deadlines
Current
ESF 023-018 Update on RCS Transition to Paperless Work Use of Email an Fax to Submit Documents to RCS Current
NH 023-018 Rapid Response Teams for Short-Term Staffing in Long-Term Care Setting Current