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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 246-320-276. Long-term care services.
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- The purpose of this section is to guide the management and care of patients receiving long-term care services. Hospitals are not required to provide these services in order to be licensed.If providing long-term care services, hospitals must:(1) Define the qualifications and oversight of staff delivering long-term care services;(2) Develop and implement policies and procedures specific to the care and needs of patients receiving the long-term services;(3) Use hospital policies and procedures which define standards of practice; and(4) Provide an activities program designed to encourage each patient to maintain or attain normal activity and an optimal level of independence.