COVID19 RESOURCES
HCA updates
It’s Time to Discuss Training Deadlines for Caregivers
The caregiving industry was hit severely by the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been challenging for all caregivers to maintain the
It’s Time to Discuss Training Deadlines for Caregivers
The caregiving industry was hit severely by the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been challenging for all caregivers to maintain the
LABS IN CORE BASIC SKILLS
On September 8, 2020, Virtual Skills Labs was launched as a trial initiative. In the convenience and security of your own home, finish your Core Basic Skills Labs online.
Testing for the HCA State Exam has resumed in Washington State.
Prometric has started testing again at a number of test facilities, either fully or partially. For more details, see the list of open locations and test center closures. Prometric reinstated its cancellation and rescheduling fees on August 3, 2020.
Resources
GENERAL INFORMATION ON COVID-19
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The World Health Organization (WHO)
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
The Washington Department of Health (WA DOH)
The Washington Department of Social and Health Services (WA DSHS)
RESOURCES FOR RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES
Long-Term Care Facilities (Source: Department of Health)
https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/NovelCoronavirusOutbreak2020/LongTermCareFacilities
Adult Family Homes (Source: Department of Social and Health Services)