Wash. Admin. Code § 388-829-0010
The following definitions apply to this chapter:
"ALTSA" means the aging and long-term support administration.
"Approved training" is training submitted to and approved by DSHS as evidenced by a curriculum number.
"Basic training" is 70 hours of required training that includes 40 hours of DDA residential services curriculum and 30 hours of additional topics outlined in this chapter.
"Client-specific training" prepares a person to provide individual support services to the client served by the community residential service business (CRSB).
"Community residential service business" or "CRSB" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 74.39A.009.
"Competency" or "core competency" means the integrated knowledge, skills, or behavior expected of a person after completing the training in a required topic area. Learning objectives are associated with each competency.
"DDA" means the developmental disabilities administration.
"DDA community residential setting" within the scope of this chapter means any setting where supported living, DDA group home, group training home, licensed staffed residential, companion home, or alternative living services occur.
"DSHS-approved trainer" means an individual approved by DSHS to sign the 75-hour certificate.
"Direct support professional" or "DSP" means any person who supports an individual with a developmental disability to implement the individual's individual support plan/person-centered service plan (ISP/PCSP). This includes staff who provide instruction and support services (ISS).
"DOH" means the department of health.
"DSHS" or "department" means the department of social and health services.
"Habilitation" means services defined to assist participants in acquiring, retaining, and improving the self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills necessary to reside successfully in home and community-based settings.
"Home care aide-certified" or "HCA-C" means a person who has been certified by the department of health as a home care aide.
"Letter of exemption" means a letter from a provider that exempts DDA community residential staff from the 75 hours of training as required under chapter 74.39A RCW for staff hired prior to January 1, 2016.
"Peer coach" means a person who has been trained in 12 hours of coaching skills and who works with new employees to coach them on working with individuals and their support needs.
"Population-specific" means topics applicable to the unique needs of the population served.
"Training entity" means a DSHS-contracted organization or independent entity that provides training using DSHS-approved curriculum.
Wash. Admin. Code § 388-829-0010