Common transition points
- Hospital discharge to an Adult Family Home
- Move from assisted living or another care setting
- Family preparing for AFH placement
- Referral professional coordinating a transition
- Receiving home reviewing prospective care needs
The assessment does not make the placement decision
SNS documents assessed care needs. The receiving Adult Family Home determines whether it can appropriately meet those needs and whether admission is suitable.
Start with basic coordination information
A public request should include only contact, location, timing, and service information. SNS provides separate instructions when authorized clinical records are needed.
Related SNS Service
Initial RN Assessment
A comprehensive nursing assessment for a new admission, placement, or transition to an Adult Family Home.
View Initial RN AssessmentRelated resources
SNS Guide
What Is an RN Assessment for an Adult Family Home?
Learn what an RN assessment documents for Adult Family Home placement and ongoing care planning.
Read GuideSNS Guide
What Is a Negotiated Care Plan?
Learn how an individualized negotiated care plan connects assessed needs with practical daily-care guidance.
Read GuideWAC 388-76-10330
When Is an RN Assessment Needed Before AFH Admission?
A practical guide to Washington’s written assessment requirement before Adult Family Home admission.
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