ALTSA: NH #2020-074 – ALTSA: ALF #2020-049 RCS Reimplementation of Inspection and Investigation Activities

ALTSA: NH #2020-074 – ALTSA: ALF #2020-049 RCS Reimplementation of Inspection and Investigation Activities

A Dear Provider Letter was issued October 9, 2020 announcing the Reimplementation of Inspection and Investigation Activity for Residential Care Services effective November 1, 2020. Reimplementation activities include re-implementing investigations, re-certification surveys, and other field work, including the work of the Case Mix, Residential Inspection and Quality Assurance (RIQA), Behavioral Health Quality Improvement Consultation, and Training programs. 

The letter outlines guidance the RCS field staff have been provided that includes:

  • Use of Personal Protective Equipment and hand sanitizers, cleaning computers and other protective measures when entering a facility, and
  • Staff support measures and resources.

Read the full letter here.

 

Questions?

Contact: 

Laura Hofmann, MSN, RN – Director of Clinical and Nursing Facility Regulatory Services
c: 425-231-4804

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