Section 388-76-10545. Resident rights—Admitting and keeping residents.  


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  • The adult family home must:
    (1) Only admit or keep individuals whose needs the home can safely serve in the home:
    (a) With appropriate available staff; and
    (b) Through the provision of reasonable accommodations required by state and federal law.
    (2) Not admit an individual before obtaining a thorough assessment of the resident's needs and preferences, except in cases of a genuine emergency;
    (3) Ensure that the admission of the individual does not negatively affect the ability of the home to meet the needs of or endangers the safety of other residents; and
    (4) Comply with all applicable federal and state requirements regarding nondiscrimination.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.128.040 and chapters 70.128 and 74.34 RCW. WSR 07-21-080, § 388-76-10545, filed 10/16/07, effective 1/1/08.]
RCW 70.128.040 and chapters 70.128 and 74.34 RCW. WSR 07-21-080, § 388-76-10545, filed 10/16/07, effective 1/1/08.