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.

(1) If the adult family home uses a manager, the adult family home must have a written management agreement approved by the department that is consistent with chapter 388-76 WAC requirements.

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

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

(b) Changing managers; or

(c) Modifying an existing management agreement.

(3) 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.

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

(5) The written management agreement must be submitted:

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

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

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

(7) The adult family home must notify current residents and their representatives sixty days before entering into a management agreement.