Section 388-78A-2590. Management agreements—General.

(1) If the proposed or current licensee uses a manager, the licensee must have a written management agreement approved by the department that is consistent with this chapter.

(2) The proposed or current licensee must notify the department of its use of a manager upon:

(a) Initial application for a license;

(b) Retention of a manager following initial application;

(c) Change of managers; and

(d) Modification of existing management agreement.

(3) The proposed or current licensee must provide a written management agreement, including an organizational chart showing the relationship between the proposed or current licensee, management company, and all related organizations.

(4) The written management agreement must be submitted:

(a) Sixty days before:

(i) The initial licensure date;

(ii) The proposed change of ownership date; or

(iii) The effective date of the management agreement; or

(b) Thirty days before the effective date of any amendment to an existing management agreement.

(5) The proposed licensee or the current licensee must notify the resident and their representatives sixty days before entering into a management agreement.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.20 RCW. WSR 10-03-066, § 388-78A-2590, filed 1/15/10, effective 2/15/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.090 (2004 c 142 § 19) and chapter 18.20 RCW. WSR 04-16-065, § 388-78A-2590, filed 7/30/04, effective 9/1/04.]

Chapter 18.20 RCW. WSR 10-03-066, § 388-78A-2590, filed 1/15/10, effective 2/15/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.090 (2004 c 142 § 19) and chapter 18.20 RCW. WSR 04-16-065, § 388-78A-2590, filed 7/30/04, effective 9/1/04.