(1) Individual providers are required to complete and pass a name and date of birth background check before initial contracting with the department.
(2) Agency providers are required to complete and pass a name and date of birth background check prior to working with a client.
(3) Individual providers and agency provider workers are required to complete and pass a name and date of birth background check:
(a) Every two years; and
(b) Any time the department or the home care agency employer requests a new check.
(4) In addition to the name and date of birth background check, individual providers and agency providers are required to complete and pass a fingerprint-based background check:
(a) If hired after January 7, 2012, and in accordance with provisional hire rules in WAC
388-113-0109;
(b) If they have lived out of state since the last fingerprint-based background check was completed; or
(c) Any time the department or home care agency requests a new check.