WAC 246-320-276. Long-term care services

The purpose of this section is to guide the management and care of patients receiving long-term care services. Hospitals are not required to provide these services in order to be licensed. If providing long-term care services, hospitals must: (1) Define the qualifications and oversight of staff delivering long-term care services; (2) Develop and implement policies and procedures specific to the care and needs of patients receiving the long-term services; (3) Use hospital policies and procedures which define standards of practice; and (4) Provide an activities program designed to encourage each patient to maintain or attain normal activity and an optimal level of independence.