PDFWAC 246-980-010
Definitions.
The definitions in this section and in RCW 74.39A.009 apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Activities of daily living" means self-care abilities related to personal care such as bathing, body care, bed mobility, eating, locomotion, medication assistance, use of the toilet, personal hygiene, dressing, and transfer.
(2) "Date of hire" means the first day the long-term care worker is employed by any employer as a long-term care worker or the date the long-term care worker provides direct care for pay from any employer.
(3) "Department" means the department of health.
(4) "Direct care worker" means a paid caregiver who provides hands-on personal care services to individuals with disabilities or the elderly requiring long-term care.
(5) "Instrumental activities of daily living" means routine activities performed in the home or the community such as meal preparation, shopping, house cleaning, laundry, maintaining employment, travel to medical services, use of the telephone, and management of personal finances.
(6) "Medication assistance" has the same meaning as RCW 69.41.010.
(7) "Secretary" means the secretary of the department of health.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.88B.021, 18.88B.031, 18.88B.041, and 18.88B.060. WSR 24-15-025, § 246-980-010, filed 7/9/24, effective 8/9/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.88B.021. WSR 18-20-072, § 246-980-010, filed 9/28/18, effective 10/29/18. Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.88B and 18.130 RCW, 2012 c 164, and 2013 c 259. WSR 13-19-087, § 246-980-010, filed 9/18/13, effective 10/19/13. Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.88B and 74.39A RCW. WSR 10-15-103, § 246-980-010, filed 7/20/10, effective 1/1/11.]