Section 388-877-0370. Agency licensure and program-specific certification—Appealing a department decision.

(1) To appeal a decision made by the department, an agency must file a written request for a hearing:

(a) Signed by the agency's administrator.

(b) Within twenty-eight days of the date of the department's written decision.

(c) To the Board of Appeals, P.O. Box 2465, Olympia, WA 98504, with a method that shows proof of receipt.

(d) That includes all of the following:

(i) A copy of the department's decision that is being contested.

(ii) The agency's reason for contesting the decision.

(iii) The specific rules, laws, and policy the agency believes are being violated.

(2) A decision will be made following the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW, and chapter 388-02 WAC.

(3) The department may order a summary suspension of the agency's license or certification pending completion of the appeal process when the preservation of public health, safety, or welfare requires emergency action.

[Statutory Authority: Chapters 70.02, 70.96A, 71.05, 71.24, 71.34, 74.50 RCW, RCW 74.08.090, 43.20A.890, and 42 C.F.R. Part 8. WSR 13-12-054, § 388-877-0370, filed 5/31/13, effective 7/1/13.]

Chapters 70.02, 70.96A, 71.05, 71.24, 71.34, 74.50 RCW, RCW 74.08.090, 43.20A.890, and 42 C.F.R. Part 8. WSR 13-12-054, § 388-877-0370, filed 5/31/13, effective 7/1/13.

Rules

388-02,