Wash. Admin. Code § 388-71-0906

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024

Section 388-71-0906 - What topics must be taught in the core competencies of the 70-hour home care aide basic training?

Basic training must include all of the competencies under WAC 388-71-0911 for the following topics:

(1) Communication skills;

(2) Long-term care worker self-care;

(3) Problem solving;

(4) Client rights and maintaining dignity;

(5) Abuse, abandonment, neglect, financial exploitation, and mandatory reporting;

(6) Client directed care;

(7) Cultural sensitivity;

(8) Body mechanics;

(9) Fall prevention;

(10) Skin and body care;

(11) Long-term care worker roles and boundaries;

(12) Supporting activities of daily living;

(13) Food preparation and handling;

(14) Medication assistance;

(15) Infection control and bloodborne pathogens; and

(16) Grief and loss.

Wash. Admin. Code § 388-71-0906

Amended by WSR 23-01-022, Filed 12/9/2022, effective 1/9/2023

Amended by WSR 24-01-134, Filed 12/19/2023, effective 1/19/2024

Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 74.09.520. 13-02-023, § 388-71-0906, filed 12/20/12, effective 1/20/13.