Section 388-78A-2560. Administrator responsibilities.

The licensee must ensure the administrator:

(1) Directs and supervises the overall twenty-four-hour-per-day operation of the assisted living facility;

(2) Ensures residents receive adequate care and services that meet the standards of this chapter;

(3) Is readily accessible to meet with residents;

(4) Complies with the assisted living facility's policies;

(5) When the administrator is not available on the premises, either:

(a) Is available by telephone or electronic pager; or

(b) Designates a person approved by the licensee to act in place of the administrator. The designee must be:

(i) Qualified by experience to assume designated duties; and

(ii) Authorized to make necessary decisions and direct operations of the assisted living facility during the administrator's absence.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.20 RCW. WSR 13-13-063, § 388-78A-2560, 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-2560, filed 7/30/04, effective 9/1/04.]

Chapter 18.20 RCW. WSR 13-13-063, § 388-78A-2560, 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-2560, filed 7/30/04, effective 9/1/04.