Section 246-980-010. Definitions.

The definitions in this section and in RCW 74.39A.009 apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

(1) "Activities of daily living" means self-care abilities related to personal care such as bathing, body care, bed mobility, eating, locomotion, use of the toilet, personal hygiene, dressing, and transfer. Activities of daily living include instrumental activities of daily living.

(2) "Date of hire" means:

(a) The date of service authorization for individual providers hired by the department of social and health services.

(b) The date the long-term care worker is hired by an employer other than the department of social and health services.

(3) "Department" means the department of health.

(4) "Direct care worker" means a paid caregiver who provides hands-on personal care services to individuals with disabilities or the elderly requiring long-term care.

(5) "Instrumental activities of daily living" means routine activities performed in the home or the community such as meal preparation, shopping, house cleaning, laundry, maintaining employment, travel to medical services, use of the telephone, and management of personal finances.

[Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.88B and 18.130 RCW, 2012 c 164, and 2013 c 259. WSR 13-19-087, § 246-980-010, filed 9/18/13, effective 10/19/13. Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.88B and 74.39A RCW. WSR 10-15-103, § 246-980-010, filed 7/20/10, effective 1/1/11.]

Chapters 18.88B and 18.130 RCW, 2012 c 164, and 2013 c 259. WSR 13-19-087, § 246-980-010, filed 9/18/13, effective 10/19/13. Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.88B and 74.39A RCW. WSR 10-15-103, § 246-980-010, filed 7/20/10, effective 1/1/11.