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HCAOA Washington Chapter Holding Two Town Hall Meetings: March 8 in West and March 10 in East

2/9/2022

2022 brings lots of change to the Home Care Association of America Washington Chapter, including a new name and a new leadership team. 2022 also brings a new 60-day legislative session, the spread of the Omicron variant, and ongoing questions about the WA Cares Fund. There is a lot of work to do on behalf of in-home services providers - and one thing that hasn't changed is the chapter's commitment to its members!

Message from HCAOA Associate Member: Software Solutions for Home Care

2/2/2022

Rosemark’s cloud-based software system has powered home care agencies for two decades. With a deep understanding of the industry, their tools are designed to manage and optimize all of business operations. The system is suited to agencies looking to improve operational efficiency and processes as well as staff accountability.

California Members: Register Now for Unique Virtual Advocacy Event on March 8

2/2/2022

All HCAOA California Chapter members are invited to participate in a virtual advocacy event on Tuesday, March 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PT from the safety and convenience of your home or office to hear from Chapter leaders, the California Department of Social Services, and state legislative leadership.

Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection to Publish Advertising Guide for Home Care Agencies

2/2/2022

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection has drafted advertising guidelines that would regulate services home care agencies can offer. Among other things, the document, “Advertising Guidelines: Homemaker Companion Agencies; Frequently Asked Questions and Answers from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection,” prohibits certain memory-related services that agencies may advertise and caregivers may provide to persons suffering from cognitive disorders.

HCAOA Member Benefit: Show Your Pride and Earn 1 Point for Every $1 You Spend!

2/2/2022

Show your HCAOA pride with the exclusive Home Care Association Visa® credit card from Signature Federal Credit Union. This card earns you 1 point for every $1 you spend to redeem for cash, travel and merchandise. There’s no annual fee, balance transfer fees, or foreign transaction fees and a low interest rate! Plus, if you apply today you will get a $25 statement credit*. Apply for yours today at www.SignatureFCU.org/HCAOA

Federal OSHA Withdraws Vaccine-or-Test ETS: What’s Next?

2/2/2022

On January 26, OSHA withdrew its COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), which required large employers to ensure that their employees either get vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo regular COVID-19 testing in lieu of vaccination. This announcement follows on the heels of a January 13 decision from the U.S. Supreme Court that stayed implementation of the ETS pending a lower court decision on the merits of a legal challenge to the ETS. Despite withdrawing the ETS as an enforceable standard, and effectively ending the current round of ETS litigation, OSHA emphasized that the ETS will continue to serve as its proposal for a permanent standard.

Washington Governor Signs Bills to Delay, Expand Exemptions in WA Cares Long-Term Care Program

2/2/2022

Last week, Washington Gov. Inslee signed bills supported by the HCAOA Washington Chapter to delay the WA Cares payroll tax on Washington workers and expand the number of people who can seek permanent exemptions to avoid paying into the first-of-its-kind long-term care program.

HCAOA Members Receive Exclusive Discount on Registration for HCP Growth Summit

2/2/2022

Home Care Pulse is hosting the third annual Home Care Growth Summit on February 15-17, a three-day virtual conference with 32+ of the top experts in home care sharing their knowledge, experience, and advice. HCAOA is excited to be a part of the event - our own CEO Vicki Hoak will be a featured speaker. There will also be live Q&A sessions throughout the event so that you can get exactly the answers you need to help your business grow. HCAOA members can get 50% off the registration fee.

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HCAOA Washington Chapter Holding Two Town Hall Meetings: March 8 in West and March 10 in East

Message from HCAOA Associate Member: Software Solutions for Home Care

California Members: Register Now for Unique Virtual Advocacy Event on March 8

Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection to Publish Advertising Guide for Home Care Agencies

HCAOA Member Benefit: Show Your Pride and Earn 1 Point for Every $1 You Spend!

Federal OSHA Withdraws Vaccine-or-Test ETS: What’s Next?

Washington Governor Signs Bills to Delay, Expand Exemptions in WA Cares Long-Term Care Program

HCAOA Members Receive Exclusive Discount on Registration for HCP Growth Summit

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