Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
Title 70. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY |
Chapter 70.97. Enhanced services facilities. |
Section 70.97.200. Recordkeeping—Compliance with state, federal regulations—Health care information releases.
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- The facility shall:(1) Maintain adequate resident records to enable the provision of necessary treatment, care, and services and to respond appropriately in emergency situations;(2) Comply with all state and federal requirements related to documentation, confidentiality, and information sharing, including chapters 10.77, 70.02, 70.24, *70.96A, and 71.05 RCW; and(3) Where possible, obtain signed releases of information designating the department, the facility, and the department of corrections where the person is under its supervision, as recipients of health care information.NOTES:*Reviser's note: Chapter 70.96A RCW was repealed and/or recodified in its entirety pursuant to 2016 1st sp.s. c 29 §§ 301, effective April 1, 2018, 601, and 701.Findings—Intent—Severability—Application—Construction—Captions, part headings, subheadings not law—Adoption of rules—Effective dates—2005 c 504: See notes following RCW 71.05.027.Alphabetization—Correction of references—2005 c 504: See note following RCW 71.05.020.