Wash. Admin. Code § 388-71-0511

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024

Section 388-71-0511 - When is a background check required of an agency provider?

(1) Agency providers are required to complete and pass a name and date of birth background check prior to working with a client.

(2) Agency provider workers are required to complete and pass a name and date of birth background check:

(a) Every two years; and

(b) Any time the home care agency employer requests a new check.

(3) In addition to the name and date of birth background check, agency providers are required to complete and pass a fingerprint-based background check:

(a) If hired after January 7, 2012, and in accordance with provisional hire rules in WAC 388-113-0109;

(b) If they have lived out of state since the last fingerprint-based background check was completed; or

(c) Any time the home care agency requests a new check.

Wash. Admin. Code § 388-71-0511

Adopted by WSR 21-18-081, Filed 8/30/2021, effective 10/1/2021

Amended by WSR 22-19-048, Filed 9/15/2022, effective 10/16/2022