Wash. Admin. Code § 388-71-0906 – What topics must be taught in the core competencies of the 70-hour home care aide basic training?

Basic training must include all of the competencies under WAC 388-71-0911 for the following topics:

(1) Communication skills;
(2) Long-term care worker self-care;
(3) Problem solving;
(4) Client rights and maintaining dignity;
(5) Abuse, abandonment, neglect, financial exploitation, and mandatory reporting;
(6) Client directed care;
(7) Cultural sensitivity;
(8) Body mechanics;
(9) Fall prevention;
(10) Skin and body care;
(11) Long-term care worker roles and boundaries;
(12) Supporting activities of daily living;
(13) Food preparation and handling;
(14) Medication assistance;
(15) Infection control and bloodborne pathogens; and
(16) Grief and loss.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.128.230, 74.39A.009, 74.39A.070, and 74.39A.074. WSR 24-01-134, § 388-71-0906, filed 12/19/23, effective 1/19/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.270, 70.128.230, 74.08.090, 74.39A.070, and 74.39A.074. WSR 23-01-022, § 388-71-0906, filed 12/9/22, effective 1/9/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 74.09.520. WSR 13-02-023, § 388-71-0906, filed 12/20/12, effective 1/20/13.]