Washington HB1142 standardizes basic training and certification requirements for long-term care workers providing in-home care to family members.

Washington HB1142 modifies the training and certification requirements for long-term care workers who provide in-home care to family members, including spouses or domestic partners. The bill exempts certain family members from certification requirements and sets specific training hours for others. For instance, long-term care workers providing care only for a spouse or domestic partner must complete 15 hours of basic training and six hours of focused training. The Department of Social and Health Services must review and report on training compliance, especially during emergencies.

Washington HB1142 standardizes basic training and certification requirements for long-term care workers providing in-home care to family members.

Washington HB1142 modifies the training and certification requirements for long-term care workers who provide in-home care to family members, including spouses or domestic partners. The bill exempts certain family members from certification requirements and sets specific training hours for others. For instance, long-term care workers providing care only for a spouse or domestic partner must complete 15 hours of basic training and six hours of focused training. The Department of Social and Health Services must review and report on training compliance, especially during emergencies.