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Washington Rule Clarifies Background Check Requirements for Long-Term Care Workers

Effective August 11, 2024, Washington's new rule updates and clarifies background check procedures for long-term care workers, aligning state rules with federal requirements and recent legislative changes under SB 5252.

The rule outlines specific requirements for long-term care workers employed by home care agencies licensed by the Department of Health and residential habilitation center (RHC) employees.

New Hires:

  • National fingerprint-based background check
  • Washington state name and date of birth check

Renewals (required at least every 36 months:

  • Washington state name and date of birth check
  • If the employee has lived outside Washington during the 36 months, a national fingerprint-based background check is also required

Job Class Changes:

  • Background check renewal, including a fingerprint check, regardless of residency status

Employers providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities in Washington should review these updates to ensure their background check programs remain compliant.

Source: Washington State Register (WSR) 24-15-041

Posted: September 19, 2024


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