Section 388-826-0231 - What is initial certification?(1) Initial certification is a document issued by DDA that indicates a children's state-operated living alternative provider meets the requirements under this chapter to deliver out-of-home services.(2) The provider must obtain initial certification no more than ninety days after the first date of service delivery.(3) The provider must allow a DDA-contracted evaluator to complete an on-site certification evaluation.(4) Based on the findings of the certification evaluation, DDA may issue: (a) Initial certification; or(b) Provisional certification.(5) An initial certification is valid for no more than twelve months.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-826-0231
Adopted by WSR 21-15-059, Filed 7/15/2021, effective 8/15/2021