74.39A.070 Rules for qualifications and training requirements—Requirement that contractors comply with federal and state regulations.

WA Rev Code § 74.39A.070 (2019) (N/A)

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RCW 74.39A.070 Rules for qualifications and training requirements—Requirement that contractors comply with federal and state regulations.

(1) The department shall, by rule, establish reasonable minimum qualifications and training requirements to assure that assisted living service, enhanced adult residential care service, and adult residential care providers with whom the department contracts are capable of providing services consistent with this chapter. The rules shall apply only to residential capacity for which the state contracts.

(2) The department shall not contract for assisted living, enhanced adult residential care, or adult residential care services with a provider if the department finds that the provider or any partner, officer, director, managerial employee, or owner of five percent or more of the provider has a history of significant noncompliance with federal or state regulations, rules, or laws in providing care or services to vulnerable adults or to children.

[ 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 16.]

NOTES:

Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 18: See notes following RCW 74.39A.030.

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