2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 74.39A.007: Purpose and intent.

It is the legislature's intent that:

     (1) Long-term care services administered by the department of social and health services include a balanced array of health, social, and supportive services that promote individual choice, dignity, and the highest practicable level of independence;

     (2) Home and community-based services be developed, expanded, or maintained in order to meet the needs of consumers and to maximize effective use of limited resources;

     (3) Long-term care services be responsive and appropriate to individual need and also cost-effective for the state;

     (4) Nursing home care is provided in such a manner and in such an environment as will promote maintenance or enhancement of the quality of life of each resident and timely discharge to a less restrictive care setting when appropriate; and

     (5) State health planning for nursing home bed supply take into account increased availability of other home and community-based service options.

[1993 c 508 § 2.]