Section 246-100-050. Isolation or quarantine premises.

(1) Entry into isolation or quarantine premises shall be restricted under the following conditions:

(a) The local health officer may authorize physicians, health care workers, or others access to individuals in isolation or quarantine pursuant to WAC 246-100-040 as necessary to meet the needs of isolated or quarantined individuals;

(b) No person, other than a person authorized by the local health officer, shall enter isolation or quarantine premises;

(c) Any person entering isolation or quarantine premises shall be provided with infection control training and may be required to wear personal protective equipment or receive vaccination as appropriate;

(d) Any person entering isolation or quarantine premises with or without authorization of the local health officer may be isolated or quarantined.

(2) Persons subject to isolation or quarantine and persons entering isolation or quarantine premises shall obey the rules established by the state board of health and the orders of the local health officer, and failure to do so shall constitute a misdemeanor consistent with the provisions of RCW 43.20.050(4) and 70.05.120.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050 (2)(d), 70.05.050, and 70.05.060. WSR 03-05-048, § 246-100-050, filed 2/13/03, effective 2/13/03.]

RCW 43.20.050 (2)(d), 70.05.050, and 70.05.060. WSR 03-05-048, § 246-100-050, filed 2/13/03, effective 2/13/03.

Rules

246-100-040,