Streamlines the background check process for home care workers in Washington.

The bill modifies the background check process for home care workers in Washington. It exempts workers previously employed by the same employer from fingerprint-based background checks if they have not lived outside of Washington. It also allows workers to have unsupervised access to minors or vulnerable adults for up to 30 days while their background check is being processed, provided certain conditions are met. The bill mandates that long-term care workers undergo state and federal background checks and establishes rules for conducting character, competence, and suitability reviews.

Streamlines the background check process for home care workers in Washington.

The bill modifies the background check process for home care workers in Washington. It exempts workers previously employed by the same employer from fingerprint-based background checks if they have not lived outside of Washington. It also allows workers to have unsupervised access to minors or vulnerable adults for up to 30 days while their background check is being processed, provided certain conditions are met. The bill mandates that long-term care workers undergo state and federal background checks and establishes rules for conducting character, competence, and suitability reviews.