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This bill standardizes basic training and certification requirements for long-term care workers providing in-home care for family members. The legislation modifies existing rules to clarify training exemptions and requirements for family caregivers, specifically addressing care provided for children, parents, siblings, extended family members, and spouses or domestic partners. The bill updates definitions from "individual provider" to "long-term care worker providing in-home care" and establishes specific training mandates based on the familial relationship and type of care provided. For example, a parent caring for a developmentally disabled child must complete 12 hours of relevant training within 120 days, while a spouse providing care must complete 15 hours of basic training and at least six hours of specialized training focused on their partner's specific needs. The bill also maintains provisions for emergency flexibility, such as allowing the department to adjust training timelines during pandemics or natural disasters. Additionally, the legislation ensures that workers exempted from standard certification requirements are not prohibited from enrolling in training programs and requires the department to adopt rules implementing these new standards.

Health and Social Services

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5100&Year=2025&Initiative=false