The California Department of Health has issued a new All Facilities Letter (AFL) extending the temporary waiver of specified regulatory requirements for Nurse Assistant Training Programs (NATPs) and nursing facilities until March 31, 2022, due to the ongoing COVID-19 state of emergency. The waiver allows NATPs to provide 60 hours of classroom training through online or distance learning formats and nursing facilities to conduct clinical training at any time. Facilities must notify the department electronically to implement these changes. The waiver also covers staff recruitment, in-service training, continuing education training, and orientation. NATPs and nursing facilities must submit notifications of changes to core curriculum, training hours, program staff, or contracted services to the Healthcare Workforce Branch. The waiver will expire on March 31, 2022, and facilities must comply with regular requirements after that date.

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