The Governor signed HB 1629 on Thursday, May 16. The bill goes into effect on July 28. Of note, LeadingAge Washington was able to secure an exemption from DSHS continuing education requirements for licensed nurses. Additionally, long term care workers now have 200 days from the date of hire in which to become certified as a home care aide, and there is time-limited provisional certification allowed for those with English proficiency challenges.
Contact jmartin@leadingagewa.org for more information.
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