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 Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016)
 Title 388. Social and Health Services, Department of
 Chapter 388-78A. Assisted living facility licensing rules.

  Section 388-78A-2940. Two-way intercom systems.  

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  • The assisted living facility may use a two-way intercom system between staff persons and residents in other rooms only when:
    (1) A resident initiates the contact; or
    (2) Staff persons announce to the resident that the intercom has been activated at the time it is activated, and:
    (a) The resident and any others in the room agree to continue the contact;
    (b) The assisted living facility deactivates the intercom when the conversation is complete; and
    (c) The assisted living facility ensures each resident is aware the intercom is operating at all times the intercom is in use in the resident's room.
    [Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.20 RCW. WSR 13-13-063, § 388-78A-2940, filed 6/18/13, effective 7/19/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.090. WSR 06-01-047, § 388-78A-2940, filed 12/15/05, effective 1/15/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.090 (2004 c 142 § 19) and chapter 18.20 RCW. WSR 04-16-065, § 388-78A-2940, filed 7/30/04, effective 9/1/04.]
Chapter 18.20 RCW. WSR 13-13-063, § 388-78A-2940, filed 6/18/13, effective 7/19/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.090. WSR 06-01-047, § 388-78A-2940, filed 12/15/05, effective 1/15/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.090 (2004 c 142 § 19) and chapter 18.20 RCW. WSR 04-16-065, § 388-78A-2940, filed 7/30/04, effective 9/1/04.