Update on RCS Transition to Paperless Work: Use of Email and Fax to Submit Documents to RCS
On March 23, 2023, Residential Care Services (RCS) sent a letter about the end of our electronic fax (eFax) pilot and transition to permanent use of eFax to send documents to long-term care (LTC) providers. As RCS continues to transition to paperless work, we have made the following changes to how LTC providers should submit […]
New Search Feature for the AFH Council Document Library
Have you visited the AFH Council Document Library lately? We have added a search feature to make it easier to find documents and links. AFH Council members log in and check it out: Document Library Archive | Adult Family Home Council
OneHealthPort Orientation Webinars
We’ve been hearing from many of you that you are having challenges with setting up a OneHealthPort account. OneHealthPort is part of a 2-step authentication process to add more security to your ProviderOne account. You will need to register with OneHealthPort in order to access your ProviderOne account. The Health Care Authority has agreed to […]
AFH COUNCIL SPRING CONFERENCES WERE A SUCCESS
We are overjoyed to celebrate the tremendous success of the 2023 AFH Council Spring Conferences, and it is all thanks to each and every one of you! The remarkable turnouts at each location stand as a true testament to the unwavering dedication and commitment of Adult Family Home providers. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to […]
2023 Annual Report
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Launch of CareLearn Retention Toolkit
DSHS is offering a Retention Toolkit through the CareLearn training system. This new toolkit helps supervisors and managers of direct care staff address retention issues, reduce high turnover rates, and continue providing quality care. The toolkit includes online courses and other resources covering various topics related to leadership, management, and retention. Modules that will launch are […]
DSHS to Pay Out Over $1 Million to AFHs in Settlement Agreement
In November of 2022, the Adult Family Home Council (AFHC) filed an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) complaint against the state of Washington. The complaint was regarding the state’s failure to inform the AFHC of payments being made to AFH providers authorized by managed care organizations (MCO). Under RCW 41.56 the state is obligated to negotiate all rates paid […]
State Civil Penalty Reinvestment Program Application Period Opens June 1
A Dear Provider Letter dated May 12, 2023 indicates that the department will be accepting applications for grants from the State Civil Penalty Reinvestment Program (SCPRP) between June 1 and July 31. The SCPRP allows funds collected as civil penalties to be reinvested into activities that improve quality of life and quality of care for residents […]
House Bill 1265 Passed-Allows for Property Tax Exemption for Certain Nonprofit AFHs
The Washington State Legislature passed HB 1265 in the 2023 legislative session. This bill modifies the property tax exemption for adult family homes that serve people with intellectual or developmental disabilities and are owned by a nonprofit organization, corporation, or association. The passed legislation allows the exemption to be claimed whether the services are provided by the nonprofit […]
A Letter from our Executive Director (5/5/23)
To the Adult Family Homes of Washington, As many of you know, the formal public health emergency will formally end on May 11, 2023. Masking mandates ended in April, visitation restrictions are all lifted, and COVID-19 has a reduced presence in our communities. Thank goodness. While the pandemic may be over, there are still some […]
Upcoming Summer AFH Administrator Training Courses
June 30 – July 22 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Friday – Saturday Online $699 July 12 – August 3 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Wednesday – Thursday Federal Way Hub $699 July 28 – August 19 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Friday – Saturday Online $699 August 23 – September 14 9:00 am – […]
2023 LEGISLATIVE SESSION OVERVIEW
Dear Providers, First and foremost, we want to thank you all for your active engagement this legislative session. It has been amazing to see you all advocate for yourselves whether signing in pro/con, attending lobby day, emailing your lawmakers, and/or testifying on issues that matter to you. I look forward to working with all of […]
