Wash. Admin. Code § 388-71-0916

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

Section 388-71-0916 - What is the population specific component of the 70-hour home care aide training and what required training may be used as population specific training?

(1) Population specific basic training is training on topics unique to the care needs of the population that the home or provider serves. Topics may include but are not limited to:

(a) Dementia;

(b) Mental health;

(c) Developmental disabilities;

(d) Young adults with physical disabilities; and

(e) Aging and older adults.

(2) Population specific classes may include but are not limited to:

(a) DSHS developed or approved specialty training, such as:

(i) Dementia specialty training;

(ii) Mental health specialty training; and

(iii) Developmental disabilities specialty training.

(b) DSHS developed or approved curriculum on population specific topics, such as:

(i) Traumatic brain injury, surviving and thriving; and

(ii) Navigating challenging behaviors.

Wash. Admin. Code § 388-71-0916

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

Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 74.09.520. 13-02-023, § 388-71-0916, filed 12/20/12, effective 1/20/13.