Section 388-829R-220 - What is initial certification?(1) Initial certification is a document issued by DDA that indicates a provider meets the requirements under this chapter to deliver overnight planned respite services.(2) A 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 § 388-829R-220
Adopted by WSR 20-08-033, Filed 3/24/2020, effective 5/1/2020