Washington Code 74.39A.351 – Advanced training
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(1) The department shall offer, directly or through contract, training opportunities sufficient for a long-term care worker to accumulate seventy hours of training within a reasonable time period. For individual providers represented by an exclusive bargaining representative, the training opportunities shall be offered through the training partnership established under RCW 74.39A.360.
Terms Used In Washington Code 74.39A.351
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
(2) Training topics offered under this section shall include, but are not limited to: Client rights; personal care; mental illness; dementia; developmental disabilities; depression; medication assistance; advanced communication skills; positive client behavior support; developing or improving client-centered activities; dealing with wandering or aggressive client behaviors; medical conditions; nurse delegation core training; peer mentor training; and advocacy for quality care training.
(3) The department may not require long-term care workers to obtain the training described in this section.
[ 2018 c 278 § 24; 2012 c 164 § 404; 2012 c 1 § 113 (Initiative Measure No. 1163, approved November 8, 2011).]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2018 c 278: See note following RCW 74.39A.500.
Finding—Intent—Rules—Effective date—2012 c 164: See notes following RCW 18.88B.010.
Intent—Findings—Performance audits—Spending limits—Contingent effective dates—Application—Construction—Effective date—Short title—2012 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 1163): See notes following RCW 74.39A.056.