WAC 388-116-3030

(1) Subsections (2) and (3) of this section apply to the following provider applicants of these approved services:

(a) Adaptive equipment and technology;

(b) Adult day services (adult day care and adult day health);

(c) Care transition coordination;

(d) Dementia and behavioral supports;

(e) Education and consultation;

(f) Environmental modifications;

(g) Home delivered meals;

(h) Home safety evaluation;

(i) In-home personal care (home care agencies and the consumer directed employer);

(j) Personal emergency response system;

(k) Professional nursing services;

(l) Services that assist paid and unpaid family members caring for eligible individuals; and

(m) Transportation.

(2) For the approved services listed in subsection (1) of this section, one of the following people must comply with the background check requirements in subsection (3) of this section:

(a) A person with five percent or more ownership interest; or

(b) The person who signs the contract with the department or area agency on aging.

(3) Background checks must be completed as required by:

(a) RCW 43.20A.710 subsection (1)(b) or (1)(c) as applicable; and

(b) Chapter 388-113 WAC. Notwithstanding any limitations to provider type or program, this chapter applies to provider applicants.

(4) Adult family home services provider applicants must pass a background check as required under chapter 70.128 RCW and chapter 388-76 WAC.

(5) Assisted living facility services provider applicants and memory care provider applicants must pass a background check as required under chapter 18.20 RCW and chapter 388-78A WAC.

(6) Nursing home services provider applicants must pass a background check as required under chapter 18.51 RCW and chapter 388-97 WAC.

(7) Respite for family caregiver provider applicants must pass a background check applicable to their provider type:

(a) Home care agency - subsection (1)(i) of this section;

(b) Individual provider - subsection (1)(i) of this section;

(c) Adult family home - subsection (3) of this section;

(d) Assisted living facility - subsection (4) of this section;

(e) Nursing home - subsection (5) of this section; or

(f) Adult day care - subsection (1)(b) of this section.

(8) If any individual required to complete a background check under this section provides verification that an equivalent background check was completed within 90 days before the date of application and it is non-disqualifying, that individual is not required to complete another background check under this section.