Announcements
Epidemic Preparedness and Response Guidelines
Please watch your email for a link to participate in the pilot of the Staff Stability Survey-Aging and Physical Disabilities (SS-AD), which runs through October 31, 2022. Your valuable feedback is needed!
Staff Stability Webinar:
- Video (Passcode: QRc9!t@g)
- PowerPoint slides
- Letter to providers
RCS/DOH Medical Test Site Waiver Regulatory Requirements Materials
RCS Reimplementation Webinar
LTC COVID Response (formerly Safe Start ) for AFH-ALF-ESF (February 23, 2022)
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. See also CDC Recommendations for COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings
COVID-19 Information for new LTC Providers
COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Newly Licensed Long-Term Care Providers
Quick Links
Behavioral Health Support Team
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- About Assisted Living Facilities
- ALF Information Changes (DSHS 10-601)
- Administrators
- Department Training
- Documentation (WAC 388-78A-2550)
- Qualifications (WAC 388-78A-2520)
- Training Program (WAC 388-78-2530)
- Training Requirements (WAC 388-78A-2540)
- Applications
- Background Check
- Assisted Living Facility Locator
Assisted Living Facility Rule Filings
- CR103E: DOH Emergency Rulemaking (Home Care Aides / NAC Certification)
- CR 101 - Proposed Rulemaking to Chapter 388-78A (ESHB 1120 Licensing Inspection Timelines)
- CR 102: Proposed Amendments to WAC 388-78A WAC Investigations and Adult Day Services
- View CR 102 / SBEIS/CBA / Significant Cost Analysis
- CR 101 - Proposed Rulemaking - Chapter 388-78A (Investigations)
- CR 103 – Chapter 388-78A WAC (Physical Plant)
- CR 101– Proposed Rulemaking – Chapter 388-78A (Background Checks)
- CR 102 - Chapter 388-78A WAC (Physical Plant)
- View CR 102 / SBEIS/CBA / Significant Cost Analysis
- Report of Proposals (May 2017)
- Comments on Proposals Report (August 2017)
- Report on Comments (October 2017)
- CR 101 – Proposed Rulemaking – Chapter 388-78A WAC (TB Testing)
- Assisted Living Quality Measures Project
- Change in Bed Capacity or Licensed Rooms Form (DSHS 06-176)
- Character, Competence, and Suitability (CCS) Determination Form (DSHS 15-456)
- Citation Frequency & Related Data
- Contact RCS
- Dementia Screening Tool (DSHS 13-692A)
- Disaster Preparedness Rulemaking
- Disclosure of Services Form ( DSHS 10-351)
- DSHS Forms
- Emergency Preparedness
- FDA Recalls
- Information about FDA food, drug and other product recalls, market withdrawals and safety alerts https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts
- To receive e-mail updates of FDA recalls, market withdrawals and safety alerts, visit https://subscriberhelp.granicus.com/s/article/Subscriber-Help-Center
- Flu Information
- Food Service Rule Revision
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Guidebook: Prevention & Protection, Incident Identification, Investigation, and Reporting (DSHS 22-1749)
- Health-Care Decision Making
- Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) and New Federal Rules slideshow for providers
- Hotline Poster
- Immediate Jeopardy (CMS Core Q) Guidelines Webinar
- Infection Control Essentials for Community Programs – PowerPoint Presentation
- Insurance Information Requests (Word Format)
- ALF Monitoring Visit
- Mandated Reporters: Understanding Your Responsibilities
- PDF Version (Brochure Format)
- Word Version (Handout Format)
- Partners in Protection: A Guide for Reporting Vulnerable Adult Abuse - DSHS 22-810(x)
- Provider Letters
- RCS Standard Operating Procedures Manual
- Required Reportable Diseases and Conditions
- Resident Rights & Alternate Decision-Makers
- Revised Code of Washington (RCW)
- Side Rail Safety
- Specialized Dementia Care Program in Assisted Living Facilities
- Training Information for ALFs
- Tuberculosis (TB) Resources
- Washington Administrative Code (WAC) for Assisted Living Facilities