WAC 388-97-1780. Policies and procedures

(1) The nursing home must develop and implement written policies and procedures, including those specified in RCW 74.42.430 , for all services provided in the facility. (2) The nursing home must ensure the written policies and procedures: (a) Promote and protect each resident's: (i) Rights, including health care decision making; (ii) Personal interests; and (iii) Financial and property interests. (b) Are readily available to staff, residents, members of residents' families, the public, and representatives of the department; (c) Are current, and continued without interruption in the event of staff changes; and (d) Are consistent with other state and federal laws applicable to nursing home operations.