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WA Rev Code § 18.88B.035 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.88B - Long-Term Care Workers.|18.88B.035 - Provisional certification.

RCW 18.88B.035 Provisional certification.(1) The department may issue a provisional certification to a long-term care worker who is limited English proficient to allow the person additional time to comply with the requirement that a long-term care worker become certified as a home care aide within two hundred calendar days after the date of hire as provided in RCW 18.88B.021, if the long-term care worker:(a) Is limited English proficient; and(b) Complies with other requirements established by the department in rule.(2) The department shall issue a provisional certification to a long-term care worker who has met the requirements of subsection (1) of this section. The provisional certification may only be issued once and is valid for no more than sixty days after the expiration of the two hundred calendar day requirement for becoming certified.(3) The department shall adopt rules to implement this section.(4) For the purposes of this section, "limited English proficient" means that an individual is limited in his or her ability to read, write, or speak English.[ 2015 c 152 § 4; 2013 c 259 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 18.88B.041 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.88B - Long-Term Care Workers.|18.88B.041 - Exemptions from training requirements.

RCW 18.88B.041 Exemptions from training requirements.(1) The following long-term care workers are not required to become a certified home care aide pursuant to this chapter:(a)(i)(A) Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants or persons who are in an approved training program for certified nursing assistants under chapter 18.88A RCW, medicare-certified home health aides, or other persons who hold a similar health credential, as determined by the secretary, or persons with special education training and an endorsement granted by the superintendent of public instruction, as described in RCW 28A.300.010, if the secretary determines that the circumstances do not require certification.(B) A person who was initially hired as a long-term care worker prior to January 7, 2012, and who completes all of the training requirements in effect as of the date the person was hired.(ii) Individuals exempted by (a)(i) of this subsection may obtain certification as a home care aide without fulfilling the training requirements in RCW 74.39A.074(1)(d)(ii) but must successfully complete a certification examination pursuant to RCW 18.88B.031.(b) All long-term care workers employed by community residential service businesses.(c) An individual provider caring only for the individual provider's biological, step, or adoptive child or parent.(d) A person working as an individual provider who provides twenty hours or less of care for one person in any calendar month.(e) A person working as an individual provider who only provides respite services and works less than three hundred hours in any calendar year.(f) A long-term care worker providing approved services only for a spouse or registered domestic partner, pursuant to the long-term services and supports trust program established in chapter 50B.04 RCW.(2) A long-term care worker exempted by this section from the training requirements contained in RCW 74.39A.074 may not be prohibited from enrolling in training pursuant to that section.(3) The department shall adopt rules to implement this section.[ 2019 c 363 § 20; 2015 c 152 § 1; 2014 c 139 § 6; 2012 c 164 § 302; 2012 c 1 § 105 (Initiative Measure No. 1163, approved November 8, 2011).]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Program development—Implementation—Program funding—2014 c 139: See notes following RCW 71A.16.050.Finding—Intent—Rules—Effective date—2012 c 164: See notes following RCW 18.88B.010.Intent—Findings—Performance audits—Spending limits—Contingent effective dates—Application—Construction—Effective date—Short title—2012 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 1163): See notes following RCW 74.39A.056.
WA Rev Code § 18.88B.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.88B - Long-Term Care Workers.|18.88B.060 - Authority of department.

RCW 18.88B.060 Authority of department.(1) The department has the authority to:(a) Establish forms, procedures, and examinations necessary to certify home care aides pursuant to this chapter;(b) Hire clerical, administrative, and investigative staff as needed to implement this section;(c) Issue certification as a home care aide to any applicant who has successfully completed the home care aide examination, and renew such certificates;(d) Maintain the official record of all applicants and persons with certificates;(e) Exercise disciplinary authority as authorized in chapter 18.130 RCW; and(f) Deny certification to applicants who do not meet training, competency examination, and conduct requirements, including background checks, for certification.(2) The department shall adopt rules that establish the procedures, including criteria for reviewing an applicant's state and federal background checks, and examinations necessary to implement this section.[ 2012 c 164 § 303.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Rules—Effective date—2012 c 164: See notes following RCW 18.88B.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.88B.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.88B - Long-Term Care Workers.|18.88B.070 - Nurse delegated tasks.

RCW 18.88B.070 Nurse delegated tasks.(1) The legislature recognizes that nurses have been successfully delegating nursing care tasks to family members and others for many years. The opportunity for a nurse to delegate nursing care tasks to home care aides certified under this chapter may enhance the viability and quality of health care services in community-based care settings and in-home care settings to allow individuals to live as independently as possible with maximum safeguards.(2)(a) A certified home care aide who wishes to perform a nurse delegated task pursuant to RCW 18.79.260 must complete nurse delegation core training under chapter 18.88A RCW before the home care aide may be delegated a nursing care task by a registered nurse delegator. Before administering insulin, a home care aide must also complete the specialized diabetes nurse delegation training under chapter 18.88A RCW. Before commencing any specific nursing care tasks authorized under RCW 18.79.260, the home care aide must:(i) Provide to the delegating nurse a transcript or certificate of successful completion of training issued by an approved instructor or approved training entity indicating the completion of basic core nurse delegation training; and(ii) Meet any additional training requirements mandated by the nursing care quality assurance commission. Any exception to these training requirements is subject to RCW 18.79.260(3)(e)(vi).(b) In addition to meeting the requirements of (a) of this subsection, before providing delegated nursing care tasks that involve administration of insulin by injection to individuals with diabetes, the home care aide must provide to the delegating nurse a transcript or certificate of successful completion of training issued by an approved instructor or approved training entity indicating completion of specialized diabetes nurse delegation training. The training must include, but is not limited to, instruction regarding diabetes, insulin, sliding scale insulin orders, and proper injection procedures.(3) The home care aide is accountable for his or her own individual actions in the delegation process. Home care aides accurately following written delegation instructions from a registered nurse are immune from liability regarding the performance of the delegated duties.(4) Home care aides are not subject to any employer reprisal or disciplinary action by the secretary for refusing to accept delegation of a nursing care task based on his or her concerns about patient safety issues. No provider of a community-based care setting as defined in RCW 18.79.260, or in-home services agency as defined in RCW 70.127.010, may discriminate or retaliate in any manner against a person because the person made a complaint about the nurse delegation process or cooperated in the investigation of the complaint.[ 2012 c 164 § 406.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Rules—Effective date—2012 c 164: See notes following RCW 18.88B.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.88B.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.88B - Long-Term Care Workers.|18.88B.080 - Background checks—Disqualification.

RCW 18.88B.080 Background checks—Disqualification.A long-term care worker disqualified from working with vulnerable persons under chapter 74.39A RCW may not be certified or maintain certification as a home care aide under this chapter. To allow the department to satisfy its certification responsibilities under this chapter, the department of social and health services shall share the results of state and federal background checks conducted pursuant to RCW 74.39A.056 with the department. Neither department may share the federal background check results with any other state agency or person.[ 2012 c 164 § 501.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Rules—Effective date—2012 c 164: See notes following RCW 18.88B.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.89.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.89 - Respiratory Care Practitioners.|18.89.010 - Legislative findings—Insurance coverage not mandated.

RCW 18.89.010 Legislative findings—Insurance coverage not mandated. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)The legislature finds that in order to safeguard life, health, and to promote public welfare, a person practicing or offering to practice respiratory care as a respiratory care practitioner in this state shall be required to submit evidence that he or she is qualified to practice, and shall be licensed as provided. The settings for these services may include, health facilities licensed in this state, clinics, home care, home health agencies, physicians' offices, and public or community health services. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require that individual or group policies or contracts of an insurance carrier, health care service contractor, or health maintenance organization provide benefits or coverage for services and supplies provided by a person certified under this chapter.[ 1997 c 334 § 1; 1987 c 415 § 1.]NOTES:Effective dates—1997 c 334: "(1) Sections 5, 9, and 10 of this act are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and take effect July 1, 1997.(2) Sections 1 through 4, 6 through 8, and 11 through 15 of this act take effect July 1, 1998." [ 1997 c 334 § 16.]RCW 18.89.010Legislative findings—Insurance coverage not mandated. (Effective July 1, 2022.)The legislature finds that in order to safeguard life, health, and to promote public welfare, a person practicing or offering to practice respiratory care as a respiratory care practitioner in this state shall be required to submit evidence that he or she is qualified to practice, and shall be licensed as provided. The settings for these services may include, health facilities licensed in this state, clinics, home care, home health agencies, physicians' offices, public or community health services, and services provided through telemedicine to patients in these settings. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require that individual or group policies or contracts of an insurance carrier, health care service contractor, or health maintenance organization provide benefits or coverage for services and supplies provided by a person certified under this chapter.[ 2021 c 114 § 1; 1997 c 334 § 1; 1987 c 415 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 114: "This act takes effect July 1, 2022." [ 2021 c 114 § 6.]Effective dates—1997 c 334: "(1) Sections 5, 9, and 10 of this act are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and take effect July 1, 1997.(2) Sections 1 through 4, 6 through 8, and 11 through 15 of this act take effect July 1, 1998." [ 1997 c 334 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 18.89.015 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.89 - Respiratory Care Practitioners.|18.89.015 - Unlawful practice, when.

RCW 18.89.015 Unlawful practice, when.After July 1, 1998, it shall be unlawful for a person to practice or to offer to practice as a respiratory care practitioner in this state or to use a title, sign, or device to indicate that such a person is practicing as a respiratory care practitioner unless the person has been duly licensed and registered under the provisions of this chapter.[ 1997 c 334 § 2.]NOTES:Effective dates—1997 c 334: See note following RCW 18.89.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.89.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.89 - Respiratory Care Practitioners.|18.89.020 - Definitions.

RCW 18.89.020 Definitions. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Department" means the department of health.(2) "Health care practitioner" means:(a) A physician licensed under chapter 18.71 RCW;(b) An osteopathic physician or surgeon licensed under chapter 18.57 RCW; or(c) Acting within the scope of their respective licensure, a podiatric physician and surgeon licensed under chapter 18.22 RCW, an advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW, a naturopath licensed under chapter 18.36A RCW, a physician assistant licensed under chapter 18.71A RCW, or an osteopathic physician assistant licensed under chapter 18.57A RCW..(3) "Respiratory care practitioner" means an individual licensed under this chapter.(4) "Secretary" means the secretary of health or the secretary's designee.[ 2011 c 235 § 1; 1997 c 334 § 3; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 511; 1991 c 3 § 227; 1987 c 415 § 2.]NOTES:Reviser's note: The definitions in this section have been alphabetized pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k).Effective dates—1997 c 334: See note following RCW 18.89.010.Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.RCW 18.89.020Definitions. (Effective July 1, 2022.)Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Department" means the department of health.(2) "Direct supervision" means a health care practitioner is continuously on-site and physically present in the treatment operatory while the procedures are performed by the respiratory care practitioner.(3) "Health care practitioner" means:(a) A physician licensed under chapter 18.71 RCW;(b) An osteopathic physician or surgeon licensed under chapter 18.57 RCW; or(c) Acting within the scope of their respective licensure, a podiatric physician and surgeon licensed under chapter 18.22 RCW, an advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW, a naturopath licensed under chapter 18.36A RCW, or a physician assistant licensed under chapter 18.71A RCW.(4) "Respiratory care practitioner" means an individual licensed under this chapter.(5) "Secretary" means the secretary of health or the secretary's designee.[ 2021 c 114 § 2; 2020 c 80 § 20. Prior: 2011 c 235 § 1; 1997 c 334 § 3; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 511; 1991 c 3 § 227; 1987 c 415 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 114: See note following RCW 18.89.010.Effective date—2020 c 80 §§ 12-59: See note following RCW 7.68.030.Intent—2020 c 80: See note following RCW 18.71A.010.Effective dates—1997 c 334: See note following RCW 18.89.010.Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
WA Rev Code § 18.89.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.89 - Respiratory Care Practitioners.|18.89.030 - Respiratory care practitioner—What constitutes.

RCW 18.89.030 Respiratory care practitioner—What constitutes.A respiratory care practitioner is a person who adopts or uses any title or any description of services which incorporates one or more of the following terms or designations: (1) RT, (2) RCP, (3) respiratory care practitioner, (4) respiratory therapist, (5) respiratory technician, (6) inhalation therapist, or (7) any other words, abbreviation, or insignia indicating that he or she is a respiratory care practitioner.[ 1987 c 415 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 18.89.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.89 - Respiratory Care Practitioners.|18.89.060 - Record of proceedings.

RCW 18.89.060 Record of proceedings.The secretary shall keep an official record of all proceedings, a part of which record shall consist of a register of all applicants for licensure under this chapter, with the result of each application.[ 1997 c 334 § 6; 1991 c 3 § 229; 1987 c 415 § 7.]NOTES:Effective dates—1997 c 334: See note following RCW 18.89.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.89.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.89 - Respiratory Care Practitioners.|18.89.080 - Secretary and ad hoc committee immune from liability.

RCW 18.89.080 Secretary and ad hoc committee immune from liability.The secretary, ad hoc committee members, or individuals acting on their behalf are immune from suit in any civil action based on any licensure or disciplinary proceedings, or other official acts performed in the course of their duties.[ 1997 c 334 § 7; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 513; 1991 c 3 § 231; 1987 c 415 § 9.]NOTES:Effective dates—1997 c 334: See note following RCW 18.89.010.Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
WA Rev Code § 18.89.095 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.89 - Respiratory Care Practitioners.|18.89.095 - Licensure—Qualifications—Military training or experience.

RCW 18.89.095 Licensure—Qualifications—Military training or experience.An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the secretary determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.[ 2011 c 32 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 18.89.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.89 - Respiratory Care Practitioners.|18.89.100 - Certification—Competency requirements.

RCW 18.89.100 Certification—Competency requirements.The secretary shall approve only those persons who have achieved the minimum level of competency as defined by the secretary. The secretary shall establish by rule the standards and procedures for approval of alternate training and shall have the authority to contract with individuals or organizations having expertise in the profession, or in education, to assist in evaluating those applying for approval. The standards and procedures set shall apply equally to schools and training within the United States and those in foreign jurisdictions.[ 1991 c 3 § 233; 1987 c 415 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 18.89.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.89 - Respiratory Care Practitioners.|18.89.110 - Licensure—Examination.

RCW 18.89.110 Licensure—Examination.(1) The date and location of the examination shall be established by the secretary. Applicants who have been found by the secretary to meet the other requirements for licensure shall be scheduled for the next examination following the filing of the application. However, the applicant shall not be scheduled for any examination taking place sooner than sixty days after the application is filed.(2) The secretary shall examine each applicant, by means determined most effective, on subjects appropriate to the scope of practice. Such examinations shall be limited to the purpose of determining whether the applicant possesses the minimum skill and knowledge necessary to practice competently, and shall meet generally accepted standards of fairness and validity for licensure examinations.(3) All examinations shall be conducted by the secretary, and all grading of the examinations shall be under fair and wholly impartial methods.(4) Any applicant who fails to make the required grade in the first examination is entitled to take up to three subsequent examinations, upon compliance with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 and such remedial education as is deemed necessary.(5) Applicants who meet the educational criteria as established by the national board for respiratory care to sit for the national board for respiratory care's advanced practitioner exams, or who have been issued the registered respiratory therapist credential by the national board for respiratory care, shall be considered to have met the educational criteria of this chapter, provided the criteria and credential continue to be recognized by the secretary as equal to or greater than the licensure standards in Washington. Applicants must have verification submitted directly from the national board for respiratory care to the department.(6) The secretary may approve an examination prepared and administered by a private testing agency or association of credentialing boards for use by an applicant in meeting the licensure requirement.[ 2004 c 262 § 14; 1997 c 334 § 9; 1996 c 191 § 76; 1991 c 3 § 234; 1987 c 415 § 12.]NOTES:Effective date—2004 c 262 §§ 13 and 14: See note following RCW 18.89.050.Findings—2004 c 262: See note following RCW 18.06.050.Effective dates—1997 c 334: See note following RCW 18.89.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.89.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.89 - Respiratory Care Practitioners.|18.89.120 - Licensure—Application form—Fee.

RCW 18.89.120 Licensure—Application form—Fee.Applications for licensure shall be submitted on forms provided by the secretary. The secretary may require any information and documentation which reasonably relates to the need to determine whether the applicant meets the criteria for licensure provided in this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW. All applicants shall comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.[ 1997 c 334 § 10; 1996 c 191 § 77; 1991 c 3 § 235; 1987 c 415 § 13.]NOTES:Effective dates—1997 c 334: See note following RCW 18.89.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.89.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.89 - Respiratory Care Practitioners.|18.89.140 - Renewal of licenses—Continuing education.

RCW 18.89.140 Renewal of licenses—Continuing education.Licenses shall be renewed according to administrative procedures, administrative requirements, continuing education requirements, and fees determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280. A minimum of thirty hours of continuing education approved by the secretary must be completed every two years to meet the continuing education requirements under this section.[ 2000 c 93 § 43; 1997 c 334 § 11; 1996 c 191 § 78; 1991 c 3 § 237; 1987 c 415 § 15.]NOTES:Effective dates—1997 c 334: See note following RCW 18.89.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.89.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.89 - Respiratory Care Practitioners.|18.89.150 - Reciprocity.

RCW 18.89.150 Reciprocity.An applicant holding a license in another state may be licensed to practice in this state without examination if the secretary determines that the other state's licensing standards are substantially equivalent to the standards in this state.[ 1997 c 334 § 12.]NOTES:Effective dates—1997 c 334: See note following RCW 18.89.010.