News Report | February 4, 2018
Two Washington State Schools For People With I/DD Lose Federal Certifications
Portions of two Washington State schools for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities (I/DD) have lost federal certification. On December 19, 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued written notices saying that portions of Rainier School in Buckley and Fircrest School in Shoreline did not pass several tests in the last two years to determine if treatment and staffing is adequate. The schools are run by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS).
Rainier School is an intermediate-care habilitation center for those with I/DD. It offers work or vocational training, leisure . . .