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
NH 024-045 RCS STAFF MASK WEARING AND RELATED PROCEDURES DURING THE 2024-2025 RESPIRATORY ILLNESS SEASON Current
NH 024-044 DSHS ADMINISTRATIVE POLCIY 13.13- INSURANCE REQUIRMENTS FOR CONTRACTED FACILITIES Current
AFH 024-044 Emergency Preparedness Considerations for Flooding Current
ALF 024-044 Character, Competency, and Suitability Reviews Current
AFH 024-043 Respiratory Protection Against Airborne Diseases and Regulatory Requirements Current
NH 024-043 REMINDER OF REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO RESIDENTS’ RIGHT TO VOTE Current
ALF 024-043 Updated: Investigation and Referral process for Allegations Unrelated to Physical or Sexual Abuse Current
AFH 024-042 LTC Ombuds Access to Residential Care Facility Residents and Resident Records Current
NH 024-042 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND LONG-TERM CARE WEBINAR Current
ALF 024-042 Updated Medical Test Site Waiver (MTSW) Resource Information Current
ESF 024-041 Character, Competency, and Suitability Reviews Current
AFH 024-041 Notification of Upcoming Changes to Residential Support Waiver (RSW) Current
NH 024-041 UPCOMING TRAINING OPPORTUNITY: WASHINGTON STATE’S CRISIS SYSTEM: WHAT SERVICES ARE, HOW TO ACCESS, AND WHAT TO EXPECT Current
ALF 024-041 Withdrawn and Refiled CR-101 to Propose Amending Sections of Chapter 388-76 WAC- AFH Minimum Licensing Requirements, Chapter 388-78A WAC- ALF Minimum Licensing Rules, and Chapter 388-107 WAC- Licensing Requirements for Enhanced Care Facilities Current
ALF 024-040 Processing of Background Checks While Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts is Experiencing an Outage Current
AFH 024-040 Use of Emergency Medical Services in DSHS/RCS Certified and Licensed Facilities Current
ESF 024-040 Updated: Investigation and Referral process for Allegations Unrelated to Physical or Sexual Abuse Current
NH 024-040 UPDATES TO INTERESTED PARTIES’ MEETINGS AMENDING RULES TO IMPLEMENT SUBSITUTE HOUSE BILL 1218 Current
NH 024-039 Enhanced Facility Wide Assessment Current
ALF 024-039 Emergency Preparedness Considerations for Flooding Current
ESF 024-039 Updated Medical Test Site Resource Information Current
AFH 024-039 COVID-19, INFLUENZA, RSV, AND PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINATION REMINDER Current

Amended October 16, 2024

NH 024-038 Updated: Geriatric Behavioral Health Worker (GBHW) Hour Validation Process Ongoing Current
AFH 024-038 RCS STAFF MASK WEARING AND RELATED PROCEDURES DURING THE 2024-2025 RESPIRATORY ILLNESS SEASON Current
ALF 024-038 Respiratory Protection Against Airborne Diseases and Regulatory Requirements Current