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What are the laws and regulations for operating an AFH?
- AFH Minimum Licensing Requirements WAC 388-76
- Residential long-Term Care Services (Training WAC) WAC 388-112
- Long-Term Care Resident Rights RCW 70.129
- Long Term Care Ombuds Program
- RCW 70.128 - Adult Family Homes
- Home and Community Based Services
- Local Building Code Inspections Checklist
How will the department communicate any changes?
- Dear Provider Letters
- AFH Rule Filings
- CR 101 – Proposed Rulemaking – Chapter 388-76 WAC (Background Checks)
- CR 101 – Proposed Rulemaking – Chapter 388-76 WAC
- CR 101 – Proposed Rulemaking – Chapter 388-76 WAC (TB)
Do my caregivers need the Home Care Aide certification?
Yes, they will have to be Home Care Aide certified unless they meet one of the following exemptions:
- RNs, LPNs, and certified nursing assistants (NA- C/CNA) or persons in an approved CNA training program;
- Medicare certified home health aides;
- Person with special education training and an endorsement granted by the Superintendent of Public Instruction; or
- Employed as a LTC worker sometime between 1/1/2011 and 1/6/2012 AND who completed the training requirements in effect at the time. Must have proof of that employment meeting the requirements of DOH WAC 246-980-070. Long-Term Care Employment Verification form (DOH 675-006)
What are the training requirements?
How Do I find Training for my staff?
- Approved Instructors for AFH Training Classes
- Training Information for AFH
- Adult Family Homes Food Safety & Food Worker Card
- Caregiving Experience Attestation (CEA) form (DSHS 10-417)
Where do I find background check information?
- Background Check
- Background Check Tips
- Fingerprint Background Checks
- AFH Background Check Slideshow
- Character, Competence, and Suitability (CCS) Form DSHS 15-456
- Disqualifying Crimes and Negative Actions WAC 388-113
Forms
- Disclosure of Charges Form Word / PDF (DSHS 15-449)
- Disclosure of Services Form Word / PDF (DSHS 10-508)
- Instructions for Completing and Submitting Disclosure Forms
- AFH Incident Log (DSHS 13-645)
- Notice of Transfer & Discharge (DSHS 15-458)
- Request for AFH Application Fee Waiver (DSHS 15-436)
- Search DSHS Forms
- Sample AFH Evacuation Drill
- Sample AFH Negotiated Care Plan / Blank Sample
Health care and health care decision making
- Nurse Delegation in Community Based Settings
- Medication Assistance
- 69.41 – Legend Drugs – Prescription Drugs
- Medicaid Rates for Contracted Home & Community Residential Care Services
- Diabetic Test Strips – Reimbursement
- FDA Recalls
- Department Of Health (DOH)
- Flu Information
- Advance Directives & Informed Consent Fact Sheet (Word)
- DOH POLST Information
- Required Reportable Diseases and Conditions
- Side Rail Safety
How do I protect vulnerable adults?
- Make an Online Incident Report
- Abuse of Vulnerable Adults RCW 74.34
- Guidebook: Prevention, Recognition, Resident Protection and Mandated Reporting
- Hotline Poster Mandated Reporters: Understanding Your Responsibilities
- Word Version (Handout Format)Partners in Protection : A Guide for Reporting Vulnerable Adult Abuse – DSHS 22-810(x)
- State Hotline Questions/Incident Description Worksheet
How do I contact RCS and what can I expect during/after inspections?
- Contact RCS
- Inspection Operational Principles & Procedures
- Enforcement Principles & Procedures
- IDR Operational Principles & Procedures
- Insurance Information Requests
- Monitoring Visit / Form
Resources
- AFH Information Sheets
- Request Licensed Bed Capacity Increase (DSHS 06-168)
- Request Licensed Bed Capacity Decrease (DSHS 06-169)
- Resident Rights & Alternate Decision-Makers
- IRS Notice 2014-7, Difficulty of Care Payments
- Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) & New Federal Rules
- Significant Change Frequently Asked Questions