DSHS Plans Changes to Background Checks Following Passed Legislation
Engrossed Substitute House Bill (ESHB) 1385 focused on implementing the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact. DSHS issued a Dear Provider Letter announcing it has filed a CR-101 to change Washington Administrative Codes (WACs) to comply with the new law’s requirements, including:
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An individual’s right to receive results within a specified timeframe, and appeal results to challenge the accuracy or completeness of those results
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Advising an individual on the procedures for obtaining a change/correction/update to the federal criminal history record
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Informing the individual that the results were handled in a way that protects their privacy
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Maintaining a signed waiver for each individual
Residential Care Services (RCS) has scheduled live webinars where interested parties can attend and share feedback on the proposed rules.
ASSISTED LIVING: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | 1 – 2:30 PM | Register here
SKILLED NURSING: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 | 1 – 2:30 PM | Register here
WHCA representatives will be in attendance at these meetings. If you have questions about the proposed regulations, please email Elena Madrid (for skilled nursing members) or Vicki McNealley (for assisted living members).
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