Permanent Rule Filing for Background Checks and Disqualifying Crimes
The department filed a permanent rule on November 4 to amend WAC 388-113-0020 as a result of the passage of Substitute House Bill 1411. The intent of this filing is to preserve and expand the workforce of long-term care workers balancing client choice and safety while maintaining the statutory requirement of character, competence and suitability determination.
To read the rule filing and final language, click here
As a reminder, the previously disqualifying crimes that now have time limitations are:
- Selling marijuana (3-years)
- Theft 1 (10-years)
- Robbery 2 (5-years)
- Extortion 2 (5-years)
- Assault 2 (5 years)
- Assault 3 (5-years)
Applicants who would have received a disqualifying result notification from the Background Check Central Unit (BCCU), will now receive a Review Required letter when:
- The required amount of time has passed;
- There is no other disqualifying conviction, pending charge, or negative action; OR
- The applicant has obtained a Certificate of Restoration of Opportunity from the courts.
Questions?
Contact:
Laura Hofmann, MSN, RN
Director of Clinical and Nursing Facility Regulatory Services
Email: lhofmann@leadingagewa.org