PDFWAC 388-825-620

How often must a background check be renewed?

(1) DDA requires a background check at least every 36 months, or more frequently if required by program rule.
(2) A background check renewal will be conducted as follows:
(a) A person who has continuously resided in Washington state for the past 36 months must be screened through a state name and date of birth background check.
(b) A person who has lived outside of Washington state within the past 36 months must be screened through a state name and date of birth check and a national fingerprint-based background check as required by RCW 43.43.837.
(c) A person who lives outside of Washington state and provides DDA services in Washington state must be screened through a Washington state name and date of birth check and a national fingerprint-based background check.
(3) The department may require a long-term care worker or residential habilitation center employee to have a renewed Washington state name and date of birth background check if information is disclosed or found regarding a new:
(a) Pending charge;
(b) Conviction; or
(c) Negative action.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 43.43.837, and 74.39A.056. WSR 24-15-041, § 388-825-620, filed 7/11/24, effective 8/11/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.020, 71A.12.030, 71A.12.040, 71A.12.050, 71A.12.110, 71A.12.161, 43.20A.710, and 43.43.837. WSR 23-07-130, § 388-825-620, filed 3/22/23, effective 4/22/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.08.090. WSR 15-09-068, recodified as § 388-825-620, filed 4/15/15, effective 5/16/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, 43.43.842, 74.39A.056, 43.20A.710. WSR 14-14-029, § 388-825-0620, filed 6/24/14, effective 7/25/14.]