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
AFH 023-041 CR-103P (Permanent Rule) Filed Amending AFH Minimum Licensing Requirements Current
NH 023-040 Strengthened Enhanced Enforcement for Infection Control Deficiencies and Quality Improvement Activities in NH Current

Superseded August 14, 2025

AFH 023-040 Rapid Response Teams for Short-Term Staffing in LTC Settings Current
NH 023-039 Quality, Safety and Education Portal (QSEP) Current
AFH 023-039 Vendor Procurement for Residential Search Tool Current
NH 023-038 Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) Pilot Project for Nursing Homes Wrap Up and Feedback Request

Current
AFH 023-038 Implementation of House Bill 1694: Changes to Long-Term Care Worker Eligibility, Training and Certification Current
NH 023-037 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
AFH 023-037 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
NH 023-036 Updates to Nursing Home Care Compare Staffing and Quality Measures Current
AFH 023-036 RCS Long-Term Care Quality Improvement Program (LTC QIP) AFH Early Inspection Visits Current
NH 023-035 Revised Guidance for Uses of Civil Monetary Penalty (CMP) Funds Current
ICFIID 023-035 COVID-19, Influenza, RSV, and Pneumococcal Vaccination Reminder Current
AFH 023-035 Basic Training Deadlines and Home Care Aide Certification Deadline Changes for LTC Worker Qualifications Related to COVID-19 PHE Current
NH 023-034 Pre-Admission Screening & Resident Review (PASRR) Webinar 2023 Current
AFH 023-034 Adult Family Home Training: Using 911 and EMS Current
ICFIID 023-034 Rapid Response Teams for Short-Term Staffing in LTC Settings Current
ICFIID 023-033 RCS Staff Mask Wearing and Related Procedures During the 2023-2024 Respiratory Illness Season Rescinded
AFH 023-033 RCS Staff Mask Wearing and Related Procedures During the 2023-2024 Respiratory Illness Season Rescinded
NH 023-033 RCS Staff Mask Wearing and Related Procedures During the 2023-2024 Respiratory Illness Season Rescinded
NH 023-032 Resuming the Exception Requests to the 24-Hour RN Staffing Requirement and Process Update Current

Superseded June 30, 2025

AFH 023-032 CR-105 Filed to Repeal a Section of Chapter 388-76 WAC (Adult Family Home Minimum Licensing Requirements) Current
NH 023-031 Personal Care Services Survey Current
AFH 023-031 Personal Care Services Survey Current
NH 023-030 Provider Responsibilities for Provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Respiratory Protection Program (RPP), and Changes to Department of Health (DOH) RPP Resources Current