New HCA Online Exam Scheduling & Payment Process
New HCA Applicant Online Exam Scheduling & Payment Process Effective February 29, 2024 From the Washington State Department of Health: Beginning February 29, 2024, Prometric, the Department of Health (department) exam vendor for the home care aide profession, launches their new Online Candidate Portal allowing HCA applicants to self-schedule and self-pay for the home care […]
Your Feedback Needed for AFH Toothbrush Grant!
Your Feedback Needed for AFH Toothbrush Grant! The AFH Council is working in collaboration to determine the level of need for a grant that would fund a two year supply of 3-Sided Toothbrushes for AFH providers. Let us know if your residents would benefit from this product by responding to this quick survey! Please submit […]
Exceptional Caregiver Award Winners
We are thrilled to announce the 2023 Exceptional Caregiver Award Winners as Courtney and Cody Jahay from Ridgeview AFH, Billie Jane Arroyo from Silver Creek AFH and Diana González from Day Spring Memory Care AFH. These remarkable individuals have consistently gone above and beyond in providing compassionate care, demonstrating unwavering dedication to their residents and […]
Washington Tops National Rankings for Long-Term Care
Washington was ranked among the best states in the nation in the latest report from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). Just last week, they released their 2023 Long-term Services and Supports (LTSS) Scorecard, which placed Washington in Tier One for its stellar performance across 50 indicators. Only four other states were awarded Tier […]
Eight Bed Expansion Rules Become Final
Last month DSHS released a “Dear Provider” letter notifying that the final rules will be formally adopted on August 1, 2023 to allow for qualified adult family homes to increase capacity to a seventh or eighth bed. Through the advocacy efforts of the Adult Family Home Council, legislation was passed in early 2020. Some homes […]
ESHB 1023- 8 Bed Bill – PASSED!
ESHB 1023 – 8 Bed Bill – PASSED! We are thrilled to announce that ESHB 1023 passed out of the House this morning with 96-Yeas and 0-Nays! It is now on its way to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law! Be sure to look for upcoming webinars and more information […]
ESHB 1023 – 8 Bed Bill – Moving Forward!
ESHB 1023 – 8 Bed Bill – Moving Forward! We are happy to report that ESHB 1023 was voted out of the Senate Rules committee, today, March 2, 2020. It will now be scheduled for a full vote of the Senate and barring NO amendments, it will then go on to the Governor’s […]
Public Hearing on the 8 Bed Bill!
Great News! We are happy to report that our ESHB 1023 – Allowing certain adult family homes to increase capacity to eight beds” is scheduled for public hearing on Friday, February 21, 2020 at 8:00a in the Senate Health & Long-Term Care Committee. We ask for your continued support on the efforts to get this […]
The Washington Voice – February 2020
In this issue: Letter from Executive Director John Ficker Lobby Day 2020 Public Hearing on the 8 Bed Bill! Register Today for Spring Conference! Affiliate Business Profile – AK Vision The Long-Term Care Foundation of Washington State Affiliate Business Profile – Alternative Options LLC Understanding Residents Rights Managing Constipation In the Elderly Affiliate Business Profile – […]
AFH Council 2020 Spring Conference Dates!
Sponsored by: Join us this spring for a one-day conference in a city near you! The day will include 6.0 hours of CE, networking opportunities and important updates in the AFH industry. To register: https://afhc.wpengine.com/2020-spring-conferences/ To become a sponsor/vendor: https://afhc.wpengine.com/2020-spring-conference-vendor-sponsor-opportunities/
AFH Council 2020 Legislative Lobby Day
Lobby Day 2020 Opening presentation from the AFH Council Executive Director, John Ficker John Ficker presenting on the AFH Council 2020 Legislative Agenda John Ficker sharing the history of the 8 Bed Bill John Ficker sharing tips on how to talk to legislators Thank you to our Lobby Day […]
Update HB 1023: First Bill to Pass Off of the House Floor
Update on HB 1023 – 8 Bed Bill The first bill passed off of the House floor this year was 1023, allowing qualified adult family homes to expand capacity up to 8 beds. Watch the Representatives comments and support of the bill. Now it’s off to the Senate Health Care Committee! Click Here […]
