SNF 3.5 Staffing Requirements Implementation
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| āContent | Method of Implementationā | Time Frameā |
| ā3.5 direct care service hours with a minimum of 2.4 of the hours performed by CNAs | | - āPosted for public notice on website March 30, 2018
- Effective date July 1, 2018
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āWorkforce Shortage Waiver - Waiver Application Guidelines
- Evaluation Criteria
- Processing waivers
- Approval
- Revocation
| - āAll facilities letter (AFL)
| - āPosted for public notice on website
- March 30, 2018
Effective date July 1, 2018
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āPatient Acuity Waiver
Formal adoption of 3.5 direct care service hours with a minimum of 2.4 of the hours performed by CNAs | | |
āAudit AFL Revision 1 - Revise references from 3.2 to 3.5 direct care service hours and include 2.4 CNA hours
| | - āPosted for public notice on website March 30, 2018
- Effective date July 1, 2018
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āAudit AFL Revision 2 | | - āEffective the audit period beginning July 1, 2019
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CDPH presented an overview of the timeline for the implementation of 3.5 staffing requirements during the January stakeholder meeting. Due to the complexity of SB 97 implementation, CDPH prepared this summary as a clear overview of CDPHās implementation activities. This chart illustrates the timeline, outlines the waivers and audits the Department will use to enforce the staffing requirements, the method of implementation, and the dates by which information will be posted for public notice and take effect