Section 246-320-231. Patient care unit or area.  


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  • The purpose of this section is to guide the management of a patient area.
    Hospitals must assure:
    (1) Each patient room contains:
    (a) A bed;
    (b) A means for patient privacy; and
    (c) A means to call for help or assistance;
    (2) Each patient care unit has:
    (a) A means for staff to clean their hands before giving care to a patient;
    (b) Staff available at all times to provide care to patients; and
    (c) A means for staff to record and maintain individual patient records;
    (3) Staff respond to calls for help or assistance.
    [Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. WSR 09-07-050, § 246-320-231, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09.]
Chapter 70.41 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. WSR 09-07-050, § 246-320-231, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09.