Section 246-843-231 - Temporary practice permits(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.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-843-231
Amended by WSR 15-02-034, Filed 12/30/2014, effective 1/30/2015Amended by WSR 16-17-127, Filed 8/23/2016, effective 9/23/2016Amended by WSR 19-19-050, Filed 9/13/2019, effective 10/14/2019Amended by WSR 24-03-147, Filed 1/23/2024, effective 2/23/2024Statutory 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.