When may DDA decertify an overnight planned respite services provider?
DDA may decertify an overnight planned respite services provider who:
(1) Has had a license, certification, medicaid or medicare provider agreement, or a contract for the care of children or vulnerable adults denied, suspended, revoked, not renewed, or terminated, for noncompliance with state or federal regulations;
(2) Obtained or attempted to obtain a license, certification or contract by fraudulent means or misrepresentation; or
(3) Willfully prevented or interfered with or failed to cooperate with any investigation or certification evaluation made by the department or DDA-contracted evaluator, including refusal to permit authorized department representatives to interview clients or have access to their records.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
71A.12.030 and
71A.12.040. WSR 20-08-033, ยง 388-829R-240, filed 3/24/20, effective 5/1/20.]