Section 388-78A-2640. Reporting significant change in a resident's condition.

(1) The assisted living facility must consult with the resident's representative, the resident's physician, and other individual(s) designated by the resident as soon as possible whenever:

(a) There is a significant change in the resident's condition;

(b) The resident is relocated to a hospital or other health care facility; or

(c) The resident dies.

(2) The assisted living facility must notify any agency responsible for paying for the resident's care and services as soon as possible whenever:

(a) The resident is relocated to a hospital or other health care facility; or

(b) The resident dies.

(3) Whenever the conditions in subsection (1) or (2) of this section occur, the assisted living facility must document in the resident's records:

(a) The date and time each individual was contacted; and

(b) The individual's relationship to the resident.

(4) In case of a resident's death, the assisted living facility must notify the coroner if required by RCW 68.50.010.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.20 RCW. WSR 13-13-063, § 388-78A-2640, filed 6/18/13, effective 7/19/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.090 (2004 c 142 § 19) and chapter 18.20 RCW. WSR 04-16-065, § 388-78A-2640, filed 7/30/04, effective 9/1/04.]

Chapter 18.20 RCW. WSR 13-13-063, § 388-78A-2640, filed 6/18/13, effective 7/19/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.090 (2004 c 142 § 19) and chapter 18.20 RCW. WSR 04-16-065, § 388-78A-2640, filed 7/30/04, effective 9/1/04.