The California Department of Public Health has issued an All Facilities Letter (AFL) temporarily waiving specified professional certification requirements for Home Health Aides (HHAs) due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. HHAs in active status are encouraged to renew following normal timelines, while those with expired certification within the previous two years can work without renewal during the emergency. Facilities do not need to submit individual program flexibility requests for employing HHAs using these waivers. The waiver is valid until the end of the declared emergency. The department will continue to investigate and conduct enforcement activities for serious violations impacting health and safety. The letter also provides a deadline for HHAs to complete Live Scan submission requirements following the resumption of Live Scan services.

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