WAC 246-843-231. Temporary practice permits

(1) An applicant seeking permanent licensure who satisfies all licensing requirements other than a fingerprint-based national background check may receive a temporary practice permit by satisfying requirements listed in WAC 246-12-050 . (2) A temporary practice permit for interim placement at specific facilities may be issued to an applicant who: (a) Has no violations identified in the Washington criminal background check; and (b)(i) Holds an unrestricted active license in another state where the license holder is not subject to denial of a license or issuance of a conditional or restricted license; or (ii) Meets one of the requirements for an AIT exemption described in WAC 246-843-093 . (3) The temporary practice permit for interim placement allows the applicant to work in the state of Washington as a nursing home administrator within the full scope of practice during the time specified on the permit. (4) A holder of a temporary permit for interim practice shall consult with a Washington state licensed nursing home administrator with whom they have a written agreement for consultation. (5) A temporary permit for interim practice expires 180 days after it is issued and will not be renewed, reissued, or extended. (6) To receive a temporary practice permit for interim placement, the applicant shall submit to DOH: (a) Fees and a completed application for the permit; (b) Through use of state or national online data banks or records, verification of the applicant's currently held state nursing home administrator's license in good standing; and (c) A written agreement for consultation with a Washington state licensed nursing home administrator.