Section 388-829-0360. Must training entities and their instructors be approved by DSHS?

(1) For all DSHS contracted training entities:

(a) DDA must approve and/or contract with a training entity and their instructor(s) to conduct LTCW orientation, safety, basic, population specific, LTCW specialty, nurse delegation core and specialized diabetes training, and CE.

(b) DDA may select training entities using any applicable contracting procedures. Contractors must meet the minimum qualifications for instructors under this chapter and any additional qualifications established through the contracting procedure.

(2) Agencies conducting their own training programs using the training curricula developed by DSHS or another curricula approved by DSHS must ensure and attest that their instructors meet the minimum qualifications for instructors under this chapter.

(3) DSHS must approve all other training entities and their instructor(s) not described in subsection (1) and (2) of this section.

(a) Community instructors who contract with DSHS for CE may be utilized for CEs at CRSBs.

(b) Approved community instructors who wish to provide basic training in a CRSB must take the DDA residential services train the trainer course and notify the agency they work with of their certification.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0360, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.]

RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0360, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.