WAC 388-76-10160   Background check -- General.  Background checks conducted by the department and required in this chapter include but are not limited to:

     (1) Washington state background checks including:

     (a) Department and department of health findings; and

     (b) Criminal background check information from the Washington state patrol and the Washington state courts.

     (2) After January 1, 2012, a national fingerprint-based check in accordance with RCW 74.39A.055.

     (3) Nothing in this section should be interpreted as requiring the employment of any person against the better judgment of the adult family home.

     (4) In addition to chapter 70.128 RCW, these rules are authorized by RCW 43.20A.710, 43.43.830 through 43.43.842 and RCW 74.39A.050(8).



[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.128.040, chapter 74.39A RCW. 10-16-082, § 388-76-10160, filed 7/30/10, effective 1/1/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.128.040 and chapters 70.128 and 74.34 RCW. 07-21-080, § 388-76-10160, filed 10/16/07, effective 1/1/08.]