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Legal Aspects of AFHs: Ensuring Compliance and Safety

Legal Aspects of AFHs: Ensuring Compliance and Safety

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Operating an Adult Family Home (AFH) comes with immense responsibility, not just to provide quality care to residents but also to ensure that the facility adheres to the legal framework designed to safeguard both residents and the institution. Grasping the legal aspects of AFHs is crucial, as this understanding ensures compliance, optimizes safety standards, and fortifies the reputation of the facility. This article provides a deep dive into some essential legal dimensions every AFH operator must be aware of.

Frequently Asked Questions – AFH Provider – Self Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions – AFH Provider – Self Assessment

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Self Assessment for Potential Adult Family Home Providers

The following assessment was primarily developed by a group of adult family home providers with many years experience in running adult family homes. It is the intent of the assessment to give you as clear a picture as possible of the considerable demands of running an adult family home.

Frequently Asked Questions – AFH Building Requirements

Frequently Asked Questions – AFH Building Requirements

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Building Requirements

What are some of the standards that my home must meet when the licensor makes the initial inspection visit?

You must be able to show or verify the following for your home (this list does not reflect all requirements).

  • The home:

Meets current building code requirements for a single family dwelling (no apartments or condominiums

DSHS Background Checks - 2021

DSHS Background Checks - 2021

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Washington State Department of Social and Health Services pays for all Long Term Care Worker Background checks.

There are established background check procedures for the following types of facilities:

  • Adult Family Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, and Nursing Homes

  • Medicaid contracted Home Care Agencies

  • Private Pay Home Care Agencies

  • Individual Providers (IP) - Non Developmental Disabilities Administration