2023 RCS Management Bulletins
| MB# | Issue Date | Subject | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| R25-080 Superseded |
03/20/2023 | Updates to Standard Operating Procedure Chapter 20: Complaint Investigations | Procedure |
| R23-103 | 12/14/2023 | Update to SOP Chapter 2: Background Checks | Procedure |
| R23-102 | 12/14/2023 | 2024 ALTSA QA Schedule and Updates for RCS | Information |
| R23-101 | 12/01/2023 | CR-103P (Permanent Rule) Filed Amending AFH Minimum Licensing Requirements | Information |
| R23-100 | 11/30/2023 | FY 2024 SPSS Guidance | Information |
| R23-099 | 11/30/2023 | Rapid Response Teams for Short-Term Staffing in LTC Settings | Information |
| R23-098 | 11/30/2023 | Categorical Waiver - Health Care Microgrid Systems | Information |
| R23-097 | 11/17/2023 | NH Visitation: COVID 19 (Revised) | Information |
| R23-096 | 11/17/2023 | Revised Guidance for Federal Monitoring Surveys | Information |
| R23-095 Superseded |
11/17/2023 | Strengthened Enhanced Enforcement for Infection Control Deficiencies and Quality Improvement Activities in NH | Information |
| R23-094 | 11/03/2023 | Updated SOP Chapter 22: Informal Dispute Resolution | Procedure |
| R23-093 | 11/03/2023 | Implementation of HB 1694: Changes to LTC Worker Eligibility, Training and Certification | Information |
| R23-092 | 11/03/2023 | CR 101 Specific to Background Checks | Information |
| R23-091 | 10/27/2023 | Updates to Nursing Home Care Compare Staffing and Quality Measures | Information |
| R23-090 Superseded |
10/27/2023 | RCS Long-Term Care Quality Improvement Program (LTC QIP) AFH Early Inspection Visits | Information |
| R23-089 Superseded |
10/27/2023 | Update to Staff and Administrative Record Review Form (DSHS 15-579) for ESF Inspections | Information |
| R23-088 | 10/27/2023 | Documenting Complaint Investigations While on a Survey, Inspection or Certification Evaluation | Information |
| R23-087 | 10/27/2023 | Revised Guidance for Uses of Civil Monetary Penalty (CMP) Funds | Information |
| R23-086 | 10/20/2023 | Pre-Admission Screening & Resident Review (PASRR) Webinar November 2023 | Information |
| R23-085 | 10/13/2023 | Basic Training and Certification Deadline for Changes for LTC Workers Related to COVID-19 Public Health Emergency | Information |
| R23-084 Superseded |
10/13/2023 | Updates to SOP Chapter 1 Administration, Chapter 21 Occupational Health and Safety, and Chapter 28 Respiratory Protection Program | Procedure |
| R23-083 | 10/13/2023 | Implementing CMS S&C 18-08 Memo for Facility Initiated DIscharges | Information |
| R23-082 Superseded |
10/06/2023 | RCS Staff Mask Wearing and Related Procedures During the 2023-2024 Respiratory Illness Season | Information |
| R23-081 Superseded |
10/06/2023 | Exceptions to the 24-Hour RN Staffing Requirement and Process Update | Information |
| R23-080 | 09/28/2023 | CR-105 FILED TO REPEAL A SECTION OF CHAPTER 388-76 WAC (ADULT FAMILY HOME MINIMUM LICENSING REQUIREMENTS) | Information |
| R23-079 | 09/25/2023 | Updates to Chapter 28 SOP - Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) | Procedure |
| R23-078 Superseded |
09/22/2023 | Updated SOP Chapter 15: Enhanced Services Facilities (ESF) and Updated and New ESF Forms | Procedure |
| R23-077 | 09/14/2023 | Provider Responsibilities for Provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Respiratory Protection Program (RPP), and Changes to Department of H | Information |
| R23-076 | 09/12/2023 | Updated SSPS Guidance | Information |
| R23-076 | 09/08/2023 | Updates to SOP Chapter 6 - Case Mix Accuracy Review (CMAR) | Procedure |
| R23-075 | 09/08/2023 | Updates to SOP Chapter 10 - Quality Management Systems (QMS) | Procedure |
| R23-074 Superseded |
09/08/2023 | Updates to SOP Chapter 1 – Administration and Occupational Health | Procedure |
| R23-073 | 09/07/2023 | CR 101 Filed to Propose Amending Sections of Chapter 38-76 WAC (AFH Minimum Licensing Requirements) | Information |
| R23-072 | 09/07/2023 | CR-101 FILED TO PROPOSE AMENDING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 388-76 WAC (ADULT FAMILY HOME MINIMUM LICENSING REQUIREMENTS) | Information |
| R23-071 Superseded |
09/07/2023 | UPDATED ALF MONITORING VISIT FORM | Information |
| R23-070 | 09/05/2023 | UPDATE TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE CHAPTER 12: ADULT FAMILY HOMES (AFH) | Procedure |
| R23-069 Superseded |
08/18/2023 | UPDATE TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE CHAPTER 19: STAFF TRAINING | Procedure |
| R23-068 | 08/25/2023 | ADULT FAMILY HOME (AFH) WEB-BASED LICENSE APPLICATION AND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ATTESTATION | Information |
| R23-067 | 08/16/2023 | RCS FIELD STAFF GUIDANCE - RETIRE | Information |
| R23-066 | 07/28/2023 | ESTABLISHMENT OF SOP CHAPTER 3: BUSINESS ANALYSIS AND APPLICATIONS UNIT (BAAU) | Procedure |
| R23-065 Superseded |
07/28/2023 | UPDATES TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE CHAPTER 9: PUBLIC DISCLOSURE AND DISCOVERY (PDD) | Procedure |
| R23-064 Pending |
07/28/2023 | UPDATES TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE CHAPTER 25: CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY / STATE CIVIL PENALTY REINVESTMENT PROGRAM (CMP/SCPRP) | Procedure |
| R23-063 Superseded |
07/14/2023 | Updates to Standard Operating Procedure Chapter 18: Across All Settings | Procedure |
| R23-062 | 07/13/2023 | Updates to Standard Operating Procedure Chapter 26: Nursing Aide Competency and Evaluation Training Program NATCEP | Procedure |
| R23-061 | 07/13/2023 | Permanent Rule Filing and Policy and Procedure Change Related to AFH Minimum Licensing Requirements | Information |
| R23-060 | 07/06/2023 | Residential Inspection Quality Assurance Program Review of AFH Policies and Procedures | Information |
| R23-059 | 06/29/2023 | 9/80 Work Schedule Guidelines Updated | Information |
| R23-058 | 06/22/2023 | CR-101 Filed to Propose Adding and Amending Sections of Chapter 388-101 WAC (Certified Community Residential Services and Supports) | Information |
| R23-057 | 06/22/2023 | Policy and Regulatory Changes to the Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Requirements (Updated) | Information |
| R23-056 Superseded |
06/14/2023 | Update to SOP Chapter 29 - Behavioral Health Support Team | Procedure |
| R23-055 | 06/09/2023 | Updates to SOP Chapter 11: Residential Inspection and Quality Assurance Program | Procedure |
| R23-054 | 06/09/2023 | Update on RCS Transition to Paperless Work: Use of Email and Fax to Submit Documents to RCS | Information |
| R23-053 | 06/09/2023 | QSO-18-24-ESRD: Guidance and Survey Process for Reviewing Home Dialysis Services in a Nursing Home (Revised) | Information |
| R23-052 | 06/08/2023 | Precautions for Residents and Staff Related to Heatwave | Information |
| R23-051 | 06/08/2023 | Emergency Preparedness: Reminder About Maximum Temperatures in NH Settings | Information |
| R23-050 Superseded |
06/05/2023 | RCS Staff Mask Wearing and Related Procedures | Information |
| R23-049 | 06/05/2023 | WAC 388-97-1081, Minimum Staffing Standards 3.4 Direct Care Hours Emergency Rule Implementation Plan | Information |
| R23-048 | 05/25/2023 | Federal Public Health Emergency Ends May 11, 2023, Including Certain CMS 1135 Waivers and Flexibilities | Information |
| R23-047 | 05/19/2023 | Launch of CareLearn Retention Toolkit | Information |
| R23-046 Superseded |
05/12/2023 | Updates to SOP Chapter 17: Nursing Homes | Procedure |
| R23-045 | 05/12/2023 | Updates to SOP Chapter 4: Complaint Resolution Unit | Procedure |
| R23-044 | 04/28/2023 | State Operations Manual Chapter 5 - Implementation Dates for Revised Guidance | Information |
| R23-043 | 04/28/2023 | Updates to the NH Compare Website & 5 Star QR System: Adjusting Ratings Based on Erroneous Schizophrenia Coding and Posting Dispute Resolution Info | Information |
| R23-042 | 04/28/2023 | New Fingerprint Background Check Requirement for Nursing Home Changes of Ownership | Information |
| R23-041 | 04/28/2023 | Emergency Rules Filed to Amend LTC Worker Continuing Education Deadlines | Information |
| R23-040 | 04/21/2023 | CR-101 Filed to Propose Amending Sections of Chapter 388-76 WAC (AFH Minimum Licensing Requirements) | Information |
| R23-039 Superseded |
04/21/2023 | Updates to Standard Operating Procedure Chapter 23: Central Files-Record Retention | Procedure |
| R23-038 | 04/14/2023 | Rapid Response Teams for Short-Term Staffing | Information |
| R23-037 | 04/14/2023 | CR-103E Emergency Rules Filed to Continue to Waiver Certain Transfer and Discharge Requirements | Information |
| R23-036 Superseded |
04/14/2023 | CR-101 Filed to Propose Amending Sections of Chapters 388-76, 388-78A, 388-97, and 388-107 WAC Death with Dignity | Information |
| R23-035 | 04/12/2023 | Food Handler Training Requirements for AFH | Information |
| R23-034 | 03/30/2023 | Discontinuing Discretionary Tasks and Resuming Mandatory Facility Tasks in the Long-Term Care Survey Process | Information |
| R23-033 Superseded |
03/30/2023 | Secretary of Health Face Covering Order Ends April 3, 2023 | Information |
| R23-032 Superseded |
03/24/2023 | Changes to Criminal Justice Information System Security Awareness Training | Information |
| R23-031 | 03/24/2023 | Qualified Assessor in Assisted Living Facilities | Information |
| R23-030 | 03/24/2023 | CR-102 Filed Formal Phase to Amend and Add Sections to Chapter 388-76, 388-78A, AND 388-107 WAC | Information |
| R23-029 | 03/24/2023 | Statewide NH NATCEP/CEP Waiver Extended to the End of the Federal Public Health Emergency - May 11, 2023 | Information |
| R23-028 | 03/24/2023 | COVID-19 Testing for Designated RCS Staff | Information |
| R23-027 | 03/24/2023 | Quality Assurance (QA) Remediation Procedures | Procedure |
| R23-026 Superseded |
03/20/2023 | Updates to Standard Operating Procedure Chapter 12: Adult Family Homes | Procedure |
| R23-024 | 03/17/2023 | CR 102 Filed Formal Phase to Amend and Add Sections to Chapter 388-97 WAC – NH | Information |
| R23-023 | 03/17/2023 | 1st Amendment Auditors Visiting State Agencies and Long-Term Care Facilities | Information |
| R23-022 Rescinded |
03/10/2023 | Statement of Deficiency (SOD) and Plan of Correction (POC) Tracking Form (DSHS 17-298) | Information |
| R23-021 | 03/03/2023 | CMS Released Admin Info: 20-08-ALL REVISED, Updating Guidance for Voluntary Termination Based on Temporary Closures | Information |
| R23-020 | 03/03/2023 | Emergency Rules Filed to Amend Long-Term Care Worker Continuing Education Deadlines | Information |
| R23-019 | 03/03/2023 | Emergency Rules Filed Related to Minimum Staffing Standards in NH 3.4 Direct Care Hours and RN Requirements | Information |
| R23-018 | 02/24/2023 | CR-103P Permanent Rules Amending Chapters 388-112 and 388-71 WAC | Information |
| R23-017 | 02/17/2023 | Third CR-103E Extension Filed for Emergency Rules Regulating Timelines for Completing Certain Resident Assessments | Information |
| R23-016 Superseded |
02/17/2023 | Chapter 1 Administration and Personnel - RCS Standard Operating Procedure | Procedure |
| R23-015 Superseded |
02/17/2023 | Update to Resident Interview Form and Staff Sample-Record Review Form for ALF Licensing Inspections | Information |
| R23-014 | 02/09/2023 | Update to CCRSS Certification Evaluation Forms | Information |
| R23-013 | 02/09/2023 | CR-102 Filed to Amend, Repeal and Add Sections to Chapter 388-76 WAC | Information |
| R23-012 | 02/07/2023 | CMS Released S&C 17-15-LSC regarding Fire Safety and Life Safety Code | Information |
| R23-011 | 02/03/2023 | 2022 AALTSA Quality Assurance Statewide Final Report for RCS | Information |
| R23-010 | 02/03/2023 | Discontinuation of the Complaint Investigation (C/I) Tasks Checklist | Information |
| R23-009 Superseded |
02/03/2023 | Update to Staff Qualification and Background Review for NH Surveys | Information |
| R23-008 | 01/26/2023 | RCS & Association Provider Forums | Information |
| R23-007 | 01/26/2023 | Extension of Nursing Home Informal Dispute Resolution Panel Pilot | Information |
| R23-006 | 01/20/2023 | CR-103E Extension Filed for Emergency Rules Amending or Suspending Some NH Requirements Related to PASRR | Information |
| R23-005 Superseded |
01/20/2023 | PASRR Tracking Sheet Nursing Home | Information |
| R23-004 | 01/20/2023 | CR-103P Filed to Amend Training & Home Care Aide Certification Requirements in Chapter 388-107 WAC | Information |
| R23-003 | 01/12/2023 | Introducing the Business Analysis and Operations Unit | Information |
| R23-002 | 01/04/2023 | SOP Chapter 17 Nursing Home Master Survey Schedule | Information |
| R23-001 | 01/04/2023 | 2023 ALTSA QA Schedule and Updates for RCS | Information |
| R23 -08 | 10/20/2023 | Pre-Admission Screening & Resident Review (PASRR) Webinar November 2023 | Information |
| R23 -08 | 10/20/2023 | Pre-Admission Screening & Resident Review (PASRR) Webinar November 2023 | Information |