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 024-055 Respiratory Protection Against Airborne Diseases and Regulatory Requirements Current
NH 024-054 LTC Ombuds Access to Residential Care Facility Residents and Resident Records Current
NH 024-053 Use of Emergency Medical Services in DSHS/RCS Certified and Licensed Facilities Current
NH 024-052 Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Webinar 2024 Current
AFH 024-052 Character, Competency, and Suitability Reviews Current

Amended February 6, 2025

NH 024-051 QSO-24-21-NH, Compliance with Residents’ Rights Requirement Related to NH Residents’ Right to Vote Current
AFH 024-051 CR-102 Filed (Formal Phase) to Amend Sections of Chapter 388-76 WAC Current
NH 024-050 QSO-25-01-NH, Revised Updates to NH Care Compare Staffing and Quality Measures Current
AFH 024-050 CR-102 Filed (Formal Phase) to Amend Sections of Chapter 388-76 WAC Current
NH 024-049 REVISED: TRANSITIONING CERTIFICATION FUNCTIONS FOR CHANGES OF
OWNERSHIP (CHOWS), ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES, AND INITIAL ENROLLMENT PERFORMED BY THE SURVEY & OPERATIONS GROUP (SOG) LOCATIONS
Current
AFH 024-049 CR-102 Filed (Formal Phase) to Amend Sections of Chapter 388-76 WAC Current
NH 024-048 COMPLETION OF THE NURSING HOME (NH) INFORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION (IDR) PANEL PILOT PROJECT Current
AFH 024-048 Updated: Investigation and Referral process for Allegations Unrelated to Physical or Sexual Abuse Current
NH 024-047 COVID-19, INFLUENZA, RSV, AND PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINATION REMINDER Current

Amended October 16, 2024

AFH 024-047 Updated Medical Test Site Waiver (MTSW) Resource Information Current
NH 024-046 UPDATES TO CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS) SKILLED NURSING FACILITY (SNF) ADVANCED BENEFICIARY NOTICE (ABN) FORM CMS-10055 Current
AFH 024-046 Withdrawn and Refiled CR-101 to Propose Amending Sections of Chapter 388-76 WAC- AFH Minimum Licensing Requirements, Chapter 388-78A WAC- ALF Minimum Licensing Rules,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
AFH 024-045 Processing of Background Checks While Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts is Experiencing an Outage Current
NH 024-045 RCS STAFF MASK WEARING AND RELATED PROCEDURES DURING THE 2024-2025 RESPIRATORY ILLNESS SEASON Current
AFH 024-044 Emergency Preparedness Considerations for Flooding Current
ALF 024-044 Character, Competency, and Suitability Reviews Current
NH 024-044 DSHS ADMINISTRATIVE POLCIY 13.13- INSURANCE REQUIRMENTS FOR CONTRACTED FACILITIES Current
NH 024-043 REMINDER OF REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO RESIDENTS’ RIGHT TO VOTE Current
AFH 024-043 Respiratory Protection Against Airborne Diseases and Regulatory Requirements Current
ALF 024-043 Updated: Investigation and Referral process for Allegations Unrelated to Physical or Sexual Abuse Current