Washington Chapter Holds Virtual Advocacy Days, Meets with 50+ Legislators

​The HCAOA Washington Chapter partnered with two other senior services associations last week for two days of intensive advocacy for home care, meeting with more than 50 legislators in total. The top legislative initiatives that the chapter supports include: 

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• HB 1872 - Establishing the care worker center to promote caregiving professions
• SB 5764 - Concerning Apprenticeships and Higher Education
• SB 5892 -Establishing pilot projects for high school student nursing assistant-certified programs to address the nursing workforce shortage and promote nursing careers in rural hospitals
• HB 1877 - Addressing expired certifications for certain health professions

 
Click here for more information about the chapter’s legislative priorities.