Information for Adult Family Home Providers

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Latest Guidance Regarding COVID-19

See provider letters for the latest guidance from the department regarding COVID-19. Additional resources are available on the ALTSA and DOH web pages to assist long-term and residential care facilities in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Provider Letters and Rule Changes

Dear Provider Letters
AFH Rule Filings
- DSHS Rule-making Process
- CR 101 – Proposed Rulemaking – 388-76 WAC (8 bed capacity & liability insurance)
- CR 103 - Chapter 388-76 WAC (Corporate Structure)
  - Concise Explanatory Statement
- CR 103 - Chapter 388-76 WAC (Home & Community Based Settings)
  - Concise Explanatory Statement
- CR 102 - Proposed Rulemaking - Chapter 388-76 WAC (Resident Safety)
  - Small Business Economic Impact Statement and Cost Benefit Analysis
- CR 101 – Proposed Rulemaking - Chapter 388-76 WAC (TB Testing)
  - View CR 101
- CR 101 – Proposed Rulemaking - Chapter 388-76 WAC (Background Checks)
  - View CR 101

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)

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