View Our Newest Version Here

2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 18.51.070: Rules.

    The department, after consultation with the nursing home advisory council and the board of health, shall adopt, amend, and promulgate such rules, regulations, and standards with respect to all nursing homes to be licensed hereunder as may be designed to further the accomplishment of the purposes of this chapter in promoting safe and adequate medical and nursing care of individuals in nursing homes and the sanitary, hygienic and safe conditions of the nursing home in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare.

    [1979 ex.s. c 211 § 64; 1951 c 117 § 8.]

Notes:
         Effective date -- 1979 ex.s. c 211 § 64: "Section 64 of this 1979 act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately [May 30, 1979]." [1979 ex.s. c 211 § 71.]

Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Washington may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.