RCS Rulemaking Projects

Active Rulemaking Projects

Active Rulemaking ProjectsProgram/Facility TypeStatus
CCRSS: Streamlining and MonitoringCertified Community Residential Services and Supports (CCRS)Active
AFH: Discharge, Notice, Background Checks and WindowsAdult Family Home (AFH)Active
Background Check LegislationCross ProgramsActive
Certification for Memory Care ServicesAssisted Living Facilities (ALF)Active
Chapter Clarification and Federal AlignmentAdult Family Home (AFH)Active 
Critical Incidents- Medication Error ReportingAdult Family Home (AFH)Active
Tuberculosis RulemakingCross ProgramsActive

Potential Future Rulemaking

Setting(s) Project Title 
ESF ESF 2448 Updates 
ESF ESF Reporting Communicable Disease 
Cross Programs Med Assistance Rules 
ESF ESF Risk Assessment 
Cross Programs Food Code Qualifications/Criteria 
AFH AFH Denial of applicant  
ALF/ESF ALF/ESF Administrator  
Cross Programs Definitions 
CCRSS CCRSS, Plan of Correction 
CCRSS CCRSS, Civil Penalties 
ESF SHB 2448 definitions, MHP requirement, gender neutral  language 
Cross Programs Liability insurance multiple facilities 
CCRSS CCRSS: Mandatory Reporting 
Cross Programs Change of Ownership 
CCRSS Certification/evaluation timelines 
ESF ESF Job Descriptions 
NH NH Sliding Doors 
Cross Programs Medical device assessment 
NH Minor housekeeping corrections for multiple NH WACs, single project, expedited. 
NH Legislative package - RCW Changes related to new CMS-3442-F. 
NH Contracted providers/CMS PBJ data submission. 
NH WAC Changes related to CMS-3442-F 
NH Medicaid residents- private room- Medicaid supplementation. 
NH Death with dignity medication use in NHs 
NH Pets visiting NHs - Required Proof of Vaccinations. 
NH COVID vaccination - compliance with CFR & F-tag. 
NH Vendor OP when the state is at fault. 
NH Religious exempt NHs  
NH Late payment of licensing fees & civil fines. 
NH Clarify RCS notification timeframe & process - new construction. 
NH Medicaid Pmt - Requirement to follow terms and conditions of contract & Rule. 
NH Rule specific to pediatric NHs 
NH Clarify definition of immersion devices