(1) Long-term care workers and providers undergoing a background check for initial hire or initial contract must be screened through a Washington state name and date of birth check and a national fingerprint-based background check as required by RCW 43.43.837.

(2) For a renewal, a person who has continuously resided in Washington state for the past 36 months must be screened through a Washington state name and date of birth check.

(3) For a renewal, a person who has resided outside of Washington state in the past 36 months must be screened through a Washington state name and date of birth check and a national fingerprint-based background check as required by RCW 43.43.837.

(4) For adult family homes, refer to chapter 388-76 WAC. For assisted living facilities, refer to chapter 388-78A WAC.

(5) Beginning July 23, 2023, a residential habilitation center (RHC) applicant undergoing a background check for initial hire must be screened through a Washington state name and date of birth check and a national fingerprint-based background check. An RHC employee must complete a background check renewal, which includes a fingerprint check, when applying for a change in job class series or transferring from one RHC to another, as required by RCW 43.43.837.

(6) All background checks must be completed through the online background check system.