Washington Administrative Code

A long-term care worker shall not engage in sexual misconduct as defined in WAC 246-16-100.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.88B.021. WSR 18-20-072, § 246-980-160, filed 9/28/18, effective 10/29/18.]

(1) Certifications must be renewed every year on the practitioner's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC.(2) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for home care aide:Title of FeeFeeApplication$100.00 Certification renewal100.00 Late renewal penalty50.00 Expired c…

The purpose of this chapter shall be to provide guidance on the organization, operation, and procedures of the Washington health care facilities authority.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.37 RCW. WSR 24-11-002, § 247-02-010, filed 5/1/24, effective 6/1/24. Statutory Authority: RC…

(1) All adjectives and adverbs, including but not limited to the words "adequate," "approved," "qualified," "reasonable," "reputable," "satisfactory," "sufficiently," and "suitable," as used in Title 247 WAC to qualify a person, procedure, process or otherwise shall be as determi…

(1) "Act" means chapter 70.37 RCW.(2) "Washington health care facilities authority" and "authority" each mean the corporate and politic public body created by the act and, unless the context indicates otherwise, also refer to the staff and employees of the authority.The terms def…

(1) The authority is a public entity established under the provisions of chapter 70.37 RCW, which exercises essential governmental functions.(2) Officers. The officers of the authority shall be a chair, who shall be the governor, and a secretary. The secretary shall be elected by…

(1) Model rules of procedure: Practice and procedure in and before the authority are governed by the model rules of procedure codified in chapter 10-08 WAC, as now or hereafter amended, which rules the authority adopts as its own, subject to any additional rules the authority may…

The purpose of this chapter shall be to provide guidance regarding the determination of facilities as health care facilities as defined for purposes of chapter 70.37 RCW, and the resulting eligibility for authority financial assistance. If a facility owned or operated by a partic…

For the purposes of chapter 70.37 RCW, the term health care facility includes the following facilities which are constructed, purchased, acquired, leased, used, owned or operated by a participant (as defined in RCW 70.37.020(4)):(1) Hospices licensed under chapter 70.127 RCW;(2) …

(1) Upon investigation, at the request of a participant, the authority may determine other facilities (including land, structures, systems, machinery, equipment or other real or personal property or appurtenances useful for or associated with the delivery of inpatient or outpatie…

(1) For purposes of this chapter, a use or intended use of a participant's facility, or portion thereof, shall be a principal use only if it is one that will utilize more than 10% of a facility.(2) The authority may consider the following factors, among others, in determining whe…

The purpose of this chapter shall be to provide guidance regarding the circumstances under which a nursing home facility is a health care facility as defined for purposes of chapter 70.37 RCW, and the resulting eligibility for authority financing assistance. If the authority dete…

(1) Upon the request of a participant (as defined in RCW 70.37.020(4)), the executive director, in consultation with the authority’s assistant attorney general and authority’s bond counsel, shall evaluate whether a nursing home qualifies for financing assistance under the Washing…

The criteria which will serve as the basis for the review and evaluation for determining whether a nursing home is not independent and thus qualifies for authority financing assistance shall include, but need not be limited to, the following:(1) Control by related participant. Th…

(1) RCW 42.56.070(1) requires each agency to make available for inspection and copying nonexempt "public records" in accordance with published rules. The act defines "public record" at RCW 42.56.010(3) to include any "writing containing information relating to the conduct of gove…

(1) The Washington health care facilities authority (authority) acts as a conduit to allow nonprofit health care providers access to the tax-exempt municipal bond market. The authority's central office is located at 410 11th Avenue S.E., Suite 201, Olympia, Washington 98501.(2) A…

(1) Hours for inspection of records. Public records are available for inspection and copying during normal business hours of the Washington health care facilities authority (authority), Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding legal holidays. Records must be inspe…

(1) Providing "fullest assistance." The Washington health care facilities authority (authority) is charged by statute with adopting rules which provide for how it will "provide full access to public records," "protect records from damage or disorganization," "prevent excessive in…

(1) Requesting electronic records. The process for requesting electronic public records is the same as for requesting paper public records.(2) Providing electronic records. When a requestor requests records in an electronic format, the public records officer will provide the none…

(1) The Public Records Act provides that a number of types of documents are exempt from public inspection and copying. In addition, documents are exempt from disclosure if any "other statute" exempts or prohibits disclosure. Requestors should be aware of the following exemptions,…

(1) Inspection. There is no fee for inspecting public records, including inspecting records on the Washington health care facilities authority (authority) website.(2) Statutory default costs. The authority is not calculating actual costs for copying its records because to do so w…

(1) Petition for internal administrative review of denial of access. Any person who objects to the initial denial or partial denial of a records request may petition in writing (including email) to the public records officer for a review of that decision. The petition shall inclu…

The purpose of this chapter shall be to set forth the procedures pursuant to which the authority receives and acts on requests for the providing of bonds for the financing of health care facilities.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.37 RCW. WSR 24-11-002, § 247-16-010, filed 5/1/24…

(1) "Applicant" means a participant which submits an application to the authority.(2) "Application" means a formal request to the authority for the providing of bonds for the financing of a health care facility, in a format and containing such information as the authority shall s…

In order to meet the unique needs of different types of borrowers, and/or unique financing programs, the authority will develop and modify from time to time, as necessary, the application forms for financial assistance. Any such application shall contain at least the following in…

(1) Authorization to assess charges: The authority, pursuant to RCW 70.37.090, shall require applicants to pay charges to the authority to provide it with funds for investigations, financial feasibility studies, consultants, counsel, expenses of issuance and sale of bonds, and ot…

An application will be reviewed by the executive director and such authority staff as he or she determines for completeness and whether the applicant and the project meets the definitions of "health care facility," "participant," and "project" as those terms are used in chapter 7…

The authority will process health care facility applications in the order of their date of receipt. The date of receipt shall be the date a completed application together with the application charge is received by the authority at its Olympia office.The authority reserves the rig…

Upon determination by authority staff that the application is complete and that the project and applicant meet the statutory definitions for "health care facility," "participant," and "project," the authority shall meet to review and consider the staff review and recommendations …

(1) The authority shall meet to review and consider the staff analysis and recommendations regarding the adoption of a resolution.(2) The authority may adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds for the requested financing where it determines:(a) The applicant may reaso…

(1) The applicants may select an investment banking firm or firms as senior managing underwriter or co-senior managing underwriters for its proposed financing, subject to review and approval by the authority. In every instance, the senior manager selected must be able to demonstr…

(1) The authority may require the applicant to deliver a feasibility study on the project.(2) The applicant may select management and accounting firms to conduct feasibility studies, subject to authority approval. The applicant shall not enter into any contractual agreement with …

Recognizing the low college-going rates of youth in and alumni of foster care and unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness in Washington state, the legislature created the passport to careers program. The program's purpose is:(1) To encourage current and former youth in fost…

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Academic year" is that period of time typically between July 1st and the following June 30th, and may include summer terms, during which a full-time student would norm…

An eligible institution is one that:(1) Meets the requirements for Washington college grant eligibility defined in RCW 28B.92.030 and WAC 250-21-021;(2) Agrees to abide by all program rules adopted by the office;(3) Completes an agreement to participate in state aid programs;(4) …

The program requires early and accurate identification of current and former youth in foster care so they can be linked to the financial assistance and other services that will help them succeed in college. The sharing of information to identify eligible youth who experienced fos…

(1) To the extent that sufficient funds have been appropriated for this purpose, a student is eligible for the passport to college promise program, if the student:(a) Meets one of the following:(i) Were in the care of the state foster care system, tribal foster care system, or fe…

(1) Eligible students may receive the passport scholarship.(2) The scholarship shall not exceed the student's financial need.(3) The office sets the scholarship award on an annual basis not to exceed resident undergraduate tuition and fees at the highest-priced public institution…

Passport student support funds are grant payments to institutions based on recruitment, retention, and support of passport eligible students. The payment is available only to institutions agreeing to provide specified student support services.Institutional participation in the pa…

The office will provide participating colleges with an allocation that aligns with the program purpose and intent to establish an equitable opportunity for eligible students across the state. This method will be reviewed periodically. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.76.120 and 28B.…

The passport to apprenticeship opportunities pathway was added in 2019.(1)(a) The office will provide financial assistance through a nongovernmental entity or entities in RCW 28B.117.055 for registered apprenticeship and recognized preapprenticeship entrance requirements and occu…

Institutions must adhere to all fund management requirements as outlined in WAC 250-21-051 for Washington college grant purposes. These requirements include the identification of eligible students, award calculation, student directive requirements for private institutions, freque…

(1) The staff of the office under the direction of the executive director will manage the administrative functions relative to the passport to careers programs.(2) The office will review institutional administrative compliance as outlined in WAC 250-21-061. Any student who has ob…

Should a student question their passport to college scholarship eligibility or award, the student should direct questions and complaints to the financial aid officer at the institution they attend prior to contacting the office for assistance if necessary. Should an apprentice qu…

Institutions and nongovernmental entities may be suspended or terminated from participation in state financial aid programs. Refer to WAC 250-21-081 for Washington college grant for complete information.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.76.120 and 28B.77.050. WSR 22-07-060, § 250-100…

An institution or nongovernmental entity may appeal their termination to participate in state financial aid programs. Refer to WAC 250-21-091 for Washington college grant for the complete process.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.76.120 and 28B.77.050. WSR 22-07-060, § 250-100-120, f…

(1) Administering agency. The Washington student achievement council shall administer the passport to careers program. This program has two programmatic pathways: The passport to college promise program and the passport to apprenticeship opportunities.(2) The office will ensure c…

The purpose of this chapter is to establish administrative rules implementing chapter 28B.10 RCW, RCW 28B.10.065, requiring adoption of nondiscrimination policies pertaining to private not-for-profit institutions for them to participate in the college in the high school pilot pro…

(1) "Education programs and activities" shall mean all instructional, research, and instruction and research related activities of the institution, including internships, teaching and research assistantships, and cooperative education, at all levels of study.(2) "Institution" sha…

An institution is not eligible to participate in the college in the high school pilot program if an affidavit attesting the adoption of nondiscrimination policies by the institution is not signed.The affidavit must attest to the following nondiscrimination policies:(1) Education …