Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-843 - Nursing home administrators
Section 246-843-231 - Temporary practice permits

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-843-231

Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024

(1) An applicant seeking permanent licensure who satisfies all licensing requirements other than a fingerprint-based national background check may receive a temporary practice permit by satisfying requirements listed in WAC 246-12-050.

(2) A temporary practice permit for interim placement at specific facilities may be issued to an applicant who:

(a) Has no violations identified in the Washington criminal background check; and

(b)
(i) Holds an unrestricted active license in another state where the license holder is not subject to denial of a license or issuance of a conditional or restricted license; or

(ii) Meets one of the requirements for an AIT exemption described in WAC 246-843-093.

(3) The temporary practice permit for interim placement allows the applicant to work in the state of Washington as a nursing home administrator within the full scope of practice during the time specified on the permit.

(4) A holder of a temporary permit for interim practice shall consult with a Washington state licensed nursing home administrator with whom they have a written agreement for consultation.

(5) A temporary permit for interim practice expires 180 days after it is issued and will not be renewed, reissued, or extended.

(6) To receive a temporary practice permit for interim placement, the applicant shall submit to DOH:

(a) Fees and a completed application for the permit;

(b) Through use of state or national online data banks or records, verification of the applicant's currently held state nursing home administrator's license in good standing; and

(c) A written agreement for consultation with a Washington state licensed nursing home administrator.

Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.52, 34.05 RCW and RCW 18.130.075. 00-01-072, § 246-843-231, filed 12/13/99, effective 1/13/00.

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