The California Department of Health has issued an All Facilities Letter (AFL) temporarily waiving specific requirements for Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. The waivers, extended until December 31, 2021, include leniency in initial certification, renewal, expired certification, reciprocity, and reporting of address changes. CNAs are encouraged to complete training programs and competency testing as they resume. After the waiver expiration, CNAs must fulfill all requirements to maintain active and employable status. Facilities must verify employment eligibility through the CDPH's online verification page. Requests for additional regulatory waivers or program flexibility extensions must be submitted to the Healthcare Workforce Branch.

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