Section 246-337-065. Health and safety.

The licensee must protect resident health and safety by developing written policies and procedures that are consistent with the requirements of this chapter, and address:

(1) Coordination of interagency and intra-agency services, if any, to meet and provide for resident health care needs.

(2) The provision of health care services.

(3) The provision for transportation for residents in accordance with Washington state laws and rules governing transportation.

(4) Smoking policies and procedures in compliance with applicable Washington state laws and rules.

(5) Security to protect residents, visitors, staff and property including, but not limited to:

(a) Controlling access to and egress (elopement and evacuation) from the RTF; and

(b) Investigating, and recording all security incidents.

(6) Reporting to the department serious or undesirable resident outcomes including, but not limited to, death, suicide, or major disruption of services through internal or external emergency events.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 71.12 RCW. WSR 05-15-157, § 246-337-065, filed 7/20/05, effective 8/20/05.]

Chapter 71.12 RCW. WSR 05-15-157, § 246-337-065, filed 7/20/05, effective 8/20/05.