House Bill 1877 ¶

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Section 1 ¶

This section modifies existing section 18.88A.130. Here is the modified chapter for context.

1. Registrations, certifications, and medication assistant endorsements shall be renewed according to administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.

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   1. A certificate that has been expired for five years or less may be reinstated if the person holding the expired certificate:

      1. Completes an abbreviated application form;

      2. Pays any necessary fees, including the current certification fee, late renewal fees, and expired credential reissuance fees;

      3. Provides a written declaration that no action has been taken by a state or federal jurisdiction or hospital which would prevent or restrict the person holding the expired certificate from practicing as a certified nursing assistant; and

      4. Provides a written declaration that the person holding the expired certificate has not voluntarily given up any credential or privilege or has not been restricted from practicing as a certified nursing assistant in lieu of or to avoid formal action.

   2. In addition to meeting the requirements of (a) of this subsection, a certificate that has been expired for more than five years may be reinstated if the person holding the expired certificate demonstrates competence to the standards established by the commission and meets other requirements established by the secretary.

Section 2 ¶

This section adds a new section to an existing chapter 18.88B. Here is the modified chapter for context.

1. A certificate that has been expired for five years or less may be reinstated if the person holding the expired certificate:

   1. Completes an abbreviated application form;

   2. Pays any necessary fees, including the current certification fee, late renewal fees, and expired credential reissuance fees;

   3. Provides a written declaration that no action has been taken by a state or federal jurisdiction or hospital which would prevent or restrict the person holding the expired certificate from practicing as a home care aide; and

   4. Provides a written declaration that the person holding the expired certificate has not voluntarily given up any credential or privilege or has not been restricted from practicing as a home care aide in lieu of or to avoid formal action.

2. In addition to meeting the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, a certificate that has been expired for more than five years may be reinstated if the person holding the expired certificate demonstrates competence to the standards established by the secretary and meets other requirements established by the secretary.

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