(1) As used in WAC 388-76-11050 through 388-76-11070, the term "manager" means the individual or entity providing management services under a management agreement. It does not mean a resident manager.

(2) The requirements contained in WAC 388-76-11050 through 388-76-11070 apply to management agreements and not the temporary management program described in RCW 70.128.163.

(3) If the adult family home contracts with a manager, the adult family home must have a written management agreement that is consistent with chapter 388-76 WAC requirements.

(4) The adult family home must notify the department of its use of a manager when:

(a) Entering into a management agreement following initial licensure;

(b) Changing managers; or

(c) Modifying an existing management agreement.

(5) An applicant must notify the department of its use of a manager when:

(a) Applying for an adult family home license; or

(b) Entering into a management agreement prior to licensure.

(6) The adult family home must submit the written management agreement, including an organizational chart which shows the relationship between the adult family home, manager, and all related entities, including manager staff.

(7) The adult family home must submit a management agreement attestation form signed and dated by the home and the manager to demonstrate that both understand and agree to comply with the requirements of chapter 388-76 WAC.

(8) The written management agreement must be submitted to the department:

(a) With the initial license, change of ownership, or change of location applications; and

(b) 60 days prior to the proposed change of ownership date or the effective date of the management agreement.

(9) The adult family home must submit any amendment to an existing management agreement to the department 30 days before the amendment takes effect.

(10) The adult family home must notify current residents and their representatives 60 days before the effective date of the management agreement.