HCAOA submitted comments in response to the Division of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH) Expedited Proposal (CR-105): Workplace Violence in Health Care. The proposed rule, which contains provisions that would impact home care agencies, was proposed via an expedited rulemaking process, which means that if no objections or comments were provided prior to the December 2nd deadline, the rule would bypass the normal rulemaking process and be adopted immediately.

Don't miss out on $200+ in savings! The early bird registration deadline for the highly anticipated 2024 National Home Care Conference is fast approaching. Register by August 9 to secure the best rate for this premier event, which will take place October 28-29 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue. After August 9, the member registration fee increases to $1,475, and the non-member registration fee increases to $1,875.

The Preview Program for the 2024 HCAOA National Home Care Conference is now available! The brochure details speakers, sessions, sponsors, and more for the upcoming October 28-29 conference in Seattle-Bellevue, WA.

Register now for the 2024 HCAOA National Home Care Conference in Seattle-Bellevue, WA, for all of the things you’ve come to expect from an HCAOA conference: exceptional education workshops, inspiring keynote speakers, and networking with colleagues near and far.

Last year, Washington became the first state in the U.S. to launch a self-funded, long-term care insurance program. The plan, dubbed WA Cares, is self-funded by worker contributions only while they are working to fund long-term care benefits later in life. The HCAOA Washington Chapter has been advocating to ensure that private pay home care agencies and Medicaid agencies have the same opportunity to provide care under the plan, and the group recently took a closer look at the Fund during its Chapter Conference on May 23.

In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and burned 100% of his body. He was given less than a 1% chance to live. This epic story of survival was showcased in his parents’ book, Overwhelming Odds, in 2006. It was this book that first invited John to embrace his miraculous recovery and share it with the world.

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries’ Employment Standards Program is preparing for changes in the Minimum Wage Act, spurred by the passage of the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5793 (ESSB 5793). ESSB 5793, effective Jan. 1, 2025, grants workers the ability to use paid sick leave when their child's school or place of care closes due to a declared emergency and broadens the definition of family member for eligibility purposes.

The Washington, New Jersey, and Connecticut Chapter Conferences are almost here! Each conference will provide the latest federal updates on the Medicaid 80/20 provision, FTC’s noncompete agreement, and the U.S. DOL Overtime Rule. In addition to state legislative updates, educational sessions will be led by industry experts. You'll gain the knowledge and tools to keep your agency competitive and compliant.

The HCAOA Chapter Conferences are underway, but it's not too late to add a sponsorship to your marketing mix. Sponsorship offers a chance to showcase your business to key stakeholders in the home care industry.

HCAOA exhibit space assignments are right around the corner and are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis for the 2024 HCAOA National Home Care Conference in Bellevue, WA. Don't miss out on securing the prime spot in the Exhibit Hall that maximizes your exposure to your new and existing clients. 

Starting June 6, 2024, Washington state healthcare providers must provide certification of a serious health condition to any patient who requests such certification within seven (7) calendar days of receiving the request. The certification is required for a patient to qualify for Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) benefits.

Exciting news for Arizona, Illinois, Washington, New Jersey, and Connecticut members! The highly anticipated HCAOA State Chapter Conferences are just around the corner, offering a prime opportunity to dive into the latest national trends and legislative updates directly impacting your state.

Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee recently signed several workplace protection bills, including the Employee Free Choice Act (SB 5778), making Washington the sixth state to bar employers from disciplining or terminating employees who decline to attend "captive audience" meetings, often used to undermine union activities. Another notable bill (HB 1905) expands pay equity investigations by allowing the Department of Labor & Industries to probe discrimination claims based on age, race, disability, and other protected classes, previously limited to gender-based claims. Inslee also approved SB 5793, which enhances the state's paid sick leave law, broadening its scope to include caring for non-traditional family members such as roommates and close relationships and enabling paid sick leave if a child’s school or daycare is closed due to emergency declarations made by local, state, or federal government.

Are you on the fence about submitting a breakout session proposal for the 2024 HCAOA National Home Care Conference? Don’t give it another thought; submit your proposal today! HCAOA wants to hear from you, and so do your colleagues.