WAC 110-301-0105. Preservice requirements

(1) All applicants, co-applicants, program directors, and site directors must complete a department provided orientation for school-age programs. Prior to being in charge of the school-age program, those newly promoted or assuming a role of one of the roles listed here must complete or be registered in a department provided orientation training. (2) A school-age provider must complete and pass a department background check, pursuant to chapter 110-06 WAC. (3) A school-age provider, including volunteers must provide documentation signed within the last twelve months by a licensed health care professional of tuberculosis (TB) testing or treatment consisting of: (a) A negative TB symptom screen and negative TB risk assessment; (b) A previous positive FDA-approved TB test and a current negative chest radiograph and documentation of clearance to safely work in a school-age program; or (c) A positive symptom screening or a positive risk assessment with documentation of: (i) A current negative FDA-approved TB test; (ii) A previous or current positive FDA-approved TB test; and (iii) A current negative chest radiograph and documentation of clearance to safely work in a school-age program. (4) Upon notification of TB exposure, a school-age provider may be required to be retested for TB as directed by the local health jurisdiction.