In order to be qualified as a long-term care worker, an applicant must:
(1) Not have a disqualifying crime or negative action under chapter
388-113 WAC based on a completed background check;
(2) Not be disqualified based on a character, competence, and suitability determination;
(4) If required, have an active home care aide certification or other qualifying credential by the department of health;
(5) In addition to the qualifications listed in subsections (1) through (4) of this section, an individual provider must:
(a) Have a current and valid individual provider services contract with DSHS to provide personal care services;
(b) Pass the federal exclusion list screening;
(c) Not have credible allegations of fraud which are pending investigation, unless they fit within the exceptions listed in 42 C.F.R. 455.23;
(d) Be eighteen years of age or older;
(e) Provide the department with a valid: Social Security card and picture ID, as determined by DSHS.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
74.08.090,
74.09.520,
43.43.832,
74.39A.270,
74.39A.056,
74.39A.074,
43.20A.710,
74.39A.525,
43.43.842,
74.39A.326,
74.39A.515,
74.39A.505,
18.88B.021,
43.43.837 and 2018 c 278. WSR 21-18-081, § 388-71-0510, filed 8/30/21, effective 10/1/21. Statutory Authority: RCW
74.08.090,
74.09.520,
74.39A.056. WSR 14-14-025, § 388-71-0510, filed 6/24/14, effective 7/25/14. Statutory Authority: RCW
74.08.090,
74.09.520. WSR 13-02-023, § 388-71-0510, filed 12/20/12, effective 1/20/13. Statutory Authority: 2004 c 276 § 206 (6)(b) and
Townsend vs. DSHS, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, No. C 00-0944Z. WSR 04-16-029, § 388-71-0510, filed 7/26/04, effective 8/26/04. Statutory Authority: RCW
74.08.090,
74.09.520,
43.20A.050,
43.43.842,
74.39A.090,
43.20A.710,
74.39.050,
43.43.830,
74.39.095. WSR 01-11-019, § 388-71-0510, filed 5/4/01, effective 6/4/01. Statutory Authority: RCW
74.08.090,
74.09.520,
43.20A.050,
43.43.842,
74.39A.090,
43.20A.710,
74.39.050,
43.43.830. WSR 00-03-043, § 388-71-0510, filed 1/13/00, effective 2/13/00.]