2015 Revised Code of Washington
Title 70 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
70.175 Rural health system project.
70.175.110 Licensure—Rules—Duties of department.
RCW 70.175.110 Licensure—Rules—Duties of department.
In developing the rural health care facility licensure regulations, the department shall:
(1) Minimize regulatory requirements to permit local flexibility and innovation in providing services;
(2) Promote the cost-efficient delivery of health care and other social services as is appropriate for the particular local community;
(3) Promote the delivery of services in a coordinated and nonduplicative manner;
(4) Maximize the use of existing health care facilities in the community;
(5) Permit regionalization of health care services when appropriate;
(6) Provide for linkages with hospitals, tertiary care centers, and other health care facilities to provide services not available in the facility; and
(7) Achieve health care outcomes defined by the community through a community planning process.
[1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 711.]
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