Wash. Admin. Code § 388-112A-0310

Current through Register Vol. 24-21, November 1, 2024

Section 388-112A-0310 - What topics must be taught in the core competencies of the 70-hour home care aide basic training?

The 70-hour home care aide basic training for long-term care workers must include all of the competencies described in WAC 388-112A-0320 and the following topics:

(1) Communication skills;

(2) Long-term care worker self-care;

(3) Problem solving;

(4) Resident rights and maintaining dignity;

(5) Abuse, abandonment, neglect, financial exploitation, and mandatory reporting;

(6) Resident directed care;

(7) Cultural sensitivity;

(8) Body mechanics;

(9) Fall prevention;

(10) Skin and body care;

(11) Long-term care worker roles and boundaries;

(12) Supporting activities of daily living;

(13) Food preparation and handling;

(14) Medication assistance;

(15) Infection control and bloodborne pathogens; and

(16) Grief and loss.

Wash. Admin. Code § 388-112A-0310

Adopted by WSR 17-22-036, Filed 10/24/2017, effective 11/24/2017

Amended by WSR 23-01-022, Filed 12/9/2022, effective 1/9/2023

Amended by WSR 24-01-134, Filed 12/19/2023, effective 1/19/2024