Background checks—Washington state name and date of birth background check—Valid for two years—National fingerprint background check—Valid indefinitely.
(1) A Washington state name and date of birth background check is valid for two years from the initial date it is conducted. The enhanced services facility must ensure:
(a) A new DSHS background authorization form is submitted to the department's background check central unit every two years for all administrators, caregivers, staff persons, volunteers and students; and
(b) There is a valid Washington state name and date of birth background check for all administrators, caregivers, staff persons, volunteers and students.
(2) A national fingerprint background check is valid for an indefinite period of time. The enhanced services facility must ensure there is a valid national fingerprint background check completed for all administrators and caregivers hired after January 7, 2012. To be considered valid, the national fingerprint background check must be initiated and completed through the department's background check central unit after January 7, 2012.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter
70.97 RCW. WSR 14-19-071, § 388-107-1250, filed 9/12/14, effective 10/13/14.]