(1) If a companion home provider is not in compliance with this chapter or the companion home contract, DDA may impose a provisional certification for a maximum of ninety days.

(2) DDA may impose a provisional certification if the provider:

(a) Fails to comply with this chapter or the companion home contract;

(b) Fails or refuses to cooperate with the evaluation and certification process;

(c) Prevents or interferes with a certification or monitoring visit, or complaint investigation by DSHS;

(d) Fails to comply with chapter 74.34 RCW;

(e) Knowingly makes a false statement of material fact to DSHS;

(f) Fails to implement a plan of correction; or

(g) Fails to cooperate during monitoring activities.

(3) At the end of the provisional certification, if the provider has complied with certification requirements, DDA may approve the provider for standard certification.

(4) At the end of the provisional certification, if the provider has not complied with certification requirements, DDA must decertify the companion home provider, unless DDA extends the provisional certification to develop or implement a transition plan for the client.