Section 388-147-1335 - What additional steps must I complete prior to licensing?(1) You must submit to your licensor a detailed written program description for DLR approval. In the description you must outline: (a) Your mission and goals;(b) A description of the services you will provide to children and their families;(c) Your written policies covering qualifications, duties and on-going training for developing and upgrading staff skills; and(d) A description of your agency's policies and procedures.(2) You must have a site inspection by your DLR licensor or someone designated by DLR who can verify that your Washington state premises have: (a) Adequate storage for staff and client files;(c) Adequate space for privacy when interviewing parents and children;(d) Room or area used for administrative purposes;(e) Adequate space for visitation, if needed; and(f) Your license clearly posted (if inspection is for a renewal license).(3) You and your staff are required to submit a negative tuberculosis (TB) test or an X ray, unless you have had a negative TB test in the previous twelve months. If there is a positive TB test, then the individual must submit a physician's statement identifying that there is no active TB or risk of contagion to children in care. (a) We may grant an exception to the TB test, in consultation with a licensed health care provider.(b) This exception would require a statement from a licensed health care provider (MD, DO, ND, PA or ARNP) indicating that a valid medical reason exists for not having a TB test.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-147-1335
Adopted by WSR 15-01-069, Filed 12/11/2014, effective 1/11/2015Amended by WSR 16-17-101, Filed 8/19/2016, effective 9/19/2016