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Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
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Title 246. Health, Department of |
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Chapter 246-320. Hospital licensing regulations. |
Section 246-320-026. Department role—Exemptions, interpretations, alternative methods.
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- This section outlines the department's responsibilities and actions in response to requests for interpretations, exemptions and alternative methods.(1) The department may exempt a hospital from complying with portions of this chapter when:(a) The exemption will not change the purpose and intent of chapter 70.41 RCW or this chapter;(b) Patient safety, health or well being is not threatened;(c) Fire and life safety regulations, infection control standards or other codes or regulations would not be reduced; and(d) Any structural integrity of the building would not occur.(2) The department will write an interpretation of a rule after receiving complete information relevant to the interpretation.(3) The department may approve a hospital to use alternative materials, designs, and methods if the documentation and supporting information:(a) Meets the intent and purpose of these rules; and(b) Is equivalent to the methods prescribed in this chapter.(4) The department will keep copies of each exemption, alternative, or interpretation issued.