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Current as of April 06, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(1) The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs uncertified practice, issuance and renewal of certificates, and the discipline of persons with certificates under this chapter. The secretary shall be the disciplinary authority under this chapter.
(2) The secretary may take action to immediately suspend the certification of a home care aide upon finding that conduct of the home care aide has caused or presents an imminent threat of harm to a functionally disabled person in his or her care.
(3) If the secretary imposes suspension or conditions for continuation or renewal of certification, the suspension or conditions for continuation or renewal are effective immediately upon notice and shall continue in effect pending the outcome of any hearing.
(4) The department shall take appropriate enforcement action related to the licensure of a private agency or facility licensed by the state, to provide personal care services, other than an individual provider, who knowingly employs a long-term care worker who is not a certified home care aide as required under this chapter or whose certification is revoked or, if exempted from certification by RCW 18.88B.041, who has not completed his or her required training pursuant to RCW 74.39A.074.
(5) Chapter 34.05 RCW shall govern actions by the department under this section.
(6) The department shall adopt rules to implement this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 18. Businesses and Professions § 18.88B.050. Disciplinary action--Uncertified practice - last updated April 06, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-18-businesses-and-professions/wa-rev-code-18-88b-050/
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