BILL REQ. #:  S-0859.1 



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SENATE BILL 5650
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State of Washington59th Legislature2005 Regular Session

By Senators Thibaudeau, Deccio, Keiser, Parlette, Kohl-Welles, Benson and McAuliffe

Read first time 02/01/2005.   Referred to Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.



     AN ACT Relating to adult family home services; and adding new sections to chapter 70.128 RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   A new section is added to chapter 70.128 RCW to read as follows:
     The department shall implement, as part of the required training and continuing education, food safety training integrated into the curriculum that meets the standards established by the state board of health pursuant to chapter 69.06 RCW. Individual food handler permits are not required for persons who successfully complete the training.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2   A new section is added to chapter 70.128 RCW to read as follows:
     The department shall work with the providers and resident communities to develop opportunities for licensing and quality assurance staff to become familiar with the actual environment and the daily hands-on routine of care and services in an adult family home.

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