Section 246-843-231. Temporary practice permits.

(1) Temporary practice permits for applicants seeking licensure for interim placement at specific facilities.

(a) A temporary practice permit may be issued to an applicant who meets the following conditions:

(i) Holds an unrestricted active license in another state;

(ii) Is not subject to denial of a license or issuance of a conditional or restricted license; and

(iii) There are no violations identified in the Washington criminal background check and the applicant meets all other licensure conditions including receipt by the department of health of a completed Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint card.

(b) The temporary practice permit allows the applicant to work in the state of Washington as a nursing home administrator during the time specified on the permit. The temporary practice permit grants the applicant a license to practice within the full scope of practice as a nursing home administrator with the following conditions:

(i) A temporary practice permit is valid only for the specific nursing home for which it is issued unless otherwise approved by the board;

(ii) A temporary permit holder shall consult with a Washington state licensed nursing home administrator with whom they have a written agreement for consultation.

(c) A temporary practice permit will not be renewed, reissued, or extended. A temporary practice permit expires when one of the following occurs:

(i) The permit holder departs from the nursing home, unless otherwise approved by the board;

(ii) One hundred eighty days after the temporary practice permit is issued.

(d) To receive a temporary practice permit, the applicant must:

(i) Submit fees and a completed application for the permit;

(ii) Submit verification from each state in which the applicant is currently licensed and is in good standing as a nursing home administrator; and

(iii) Submit a written agreement for consultation with a Washington state licensed nursing home administrator.

(2) Temporary practice permits for applicants seeking permanent licensure.

(a) A temporary practice permit may be issued to an applicant who meets the following conditions:

(i) Holds an unrestricted, active license in another state that has substantially equivalent licensing standards to those in Washington;

(ii) Is not subject to denial of a license or issuance of a conditional or restricted license; and

(iii) There are no violations identified in the Washington criminal background check and the applicant meets all other licensure conditions including receipt by the department of health of a completed Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint card.

(b) The temporary practice permit allows the applicant to work in the state of Washington as a nursing home administrator during the time specified on the permit. The temporary practice permit grants the applicant a license to practice within the full scope of practice as a nursing home administrator with the following conditions:

(c) A temporary practice permit will not be renewed, reissued, or extended. A temporary practice permit expires when one of the following occurs:

(i) The department of health issues a license after it receives the national background check report and determines that the applicant meets the requirements for licensure;

(ii) A notice of decision on application is mailed to the applicant, unless the notice of decision on application specifically extends the duration of the temporary practice permit; or

(iii) One hundred eighty days after the temporary practice permit is issued.

(d) To receive a temporary practice permit, the applicant must:

(i) Submit fees and a completed application for licensure as a nursing home administrator;

(ii) Meet all requirements and qualifications for the license, except the results from a fingerprint-based national background check;

(iii) Provide verification of having an active unrestricted license as a nursing home administrator from another state that has substantially equivalent licensing standards in Washington; and

(iv) Submit the fingerprint card and a written request for a temporary practice permit when the department notifies the applicant the national background check is required.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.52.061, 18.130.050, 18.130.040, 18.130.062, 43.70.041, and chapter 18.52 RCW. WSR 16-17-127, § 246-843-231, filed 8/23/16, effective 9/23/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.52.061, 18.130.064, and 18.130.075. WSR 15-02-034, § 246-843-231, filed 12/30/14, effective 1/30/15. Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.52, 34.05 RCW and RCW 18.130.075. WSR 00-01-072, § 246-843-231, filed 12/13/99, effective 1/13/00.]

RCW 18.52.061, 18.130.050, 18.130.040, 18.130.062, 43.70.041, and chapter 18.52 RCW. WSR 16-17-127, § 246-843-231, filed 8/23/16, effective 9/23/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.52.061, 18.130.064, and 18.130.075. WSR 15-02-034, § 246-843-231, filed 12/30/14, effective 1/30/15. Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.52, 34.05 RCW and RCW 18.130.075. WSR 00-01-072, § 246-843-231, filed 12/13/99, effective 1/13/00.