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

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.