2024 Special Executive Board Election Results
2024 SPECIAL EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTION RESULTS The AFH Council held a Special Executive Board Election to fill a recently vacant At Large (Statewide) position — and the results are in! We had an amazing selection of candidates and saw another round of great participation from our membership with votes from across the state. We would […]
February RCS AFH Provider Forum Q&As
February RCS AFH Provider Forum Q&As The RCS AFH Provider Forum is a quarterly meeting with RCS hosted by the Council. They are scheduled with the intention of improving communication, giving providers opportunities to meet with RCS staff, and ensuring provider questions are answered. Please see information on the questions and answers covered from our […]
Washington State to Pay Over $50,000 to AFHs in Settlement Agreement
Washington State to Pay Over $50,000 to AFHs in Settlement Agreement In May of 2023, the Adult Family Home Council (AFHC) filed another Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) complaint against the state of Washington. The complaint regarded the state’s failure to inform the AFHC of payments paid directly to adult family homes through managed Care Organizations […]
Important March Dear Provider Letters
Important March Dear Provider Letters Critical Staffing Management in Long-Term Care Settings Update March 25, 2024 This Dear Provider Letter was sent out to notify providers of updates to the Critical Staffing Management guidance developed during the COVID-19 pandemic. It explains what has and has not changed, and notes specific guidance about emergency and disaster […]
Special Executive Board Election Voting is Open!
SPECIAL EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTION Voting will close at 5pm on April 12, 2024. The AFH Council is conducting a Special Election to fulfill a recently vacant At Large (Statewide) position on its Executive Board for the remainder of 2024. All member homes in good standing are eligible to vote for a single candidate. Members with […]
2024 Legislative Session Overview
2024 Legislative Session Overview Dear Providers, We want thank you all once again 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 personally testifying on issues that matter to you. We look forward to working […]
We Need Your Help to Create Fair Rates.
We need your help to create fair rates. Right now, the Adult Family Home Council is preparing for two important projects that could result in increases to AFH reimbursement — and we need your help to advocate for rates that accurately reflect the costs of resident care. Action 1: Submit Your Disclosure of Charges to […]
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 […]
Special Executive Board Election Nominations!
SPECIAL EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTION NOMINATIONS Nominations closed at 5pm on March 13. The AFH Council is conducting a Special Election to fulfill a recently vacant At Large (Statewide) position on its Executive Board for the remainder of 2024. We are seeking nominations for this position from AFH Council members in good standing. Submitted nominees will […]
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 […]
Vote PRO on HB 2347 for its Senate Hearing!
March 5, 2024 Update HB 2347 is now on its way to be signed in at the governor’s desk! February 16, 2024 Update HB 2347 just had its Senate hearing today, February 16, so please stay tuned for updates! Dear Providers, As you may know, HB 2347, which would ensure that DSHS only includes substantiated […]
Vote PRO on HB 2015 for its Senate Hearing!
March 18, 2024 Update HB 2015 was signed into law today! February 29, 2024 Update HB 2015 is now on its way to the governor’s desk! February 16, 2024 Update HB 2015 had its Senate hearing on February 15. Please keep an eye out for additional updates on its progress! Dear Providers, As we pass […]
