Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
Title 70. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY |
Chapter 70.175. Rural health system project. |
Section 70.175.110. Licensure—Rules—Duties of department.
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- 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.