The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is considering rulemaking to implement specific sections of Substitute House Bill (SHB) 1218 (Chapter 159, Laws of 2021) passed by the legislature during the 2021 legislative session. The rulemaking will focus on disaster preparedness in long-term care settings in order to support providers in protecting the health and safety of residents in times of crisis.
The status of this rulemaking project is in interested party engagement.
DSHS is conducting rulemaking which may amend the following WAC chapters:
- Chapter 388-76 WAC, Adult Family Home Minimum Licensing Requirements,
- Chapter 388-78A WAC, Assisted Living Facility Licensing Rules,
- Chapter 388-97 WAC, Nursing Homes, and
- Chapter 388-107 WAC, Licensing Requirements for Enhanced Services Facilities
The rule making project filed on January 26, 2022 will address the following subjects:
- Facility communication system, resident access to communications, and facility responsiveness to outside communications.
- Comprehensive disaster preparedness plans, and related policies and procedures, and equipment for a range of potential hazards, emergencies, and disasters.
- Visitation of essential support persons.
- Resident’s rights to a safe and healthy environment.
Overview
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Rulemaking Milestone |
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CR-101 Filed |
January 26, 2022 |
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CR-102 Filed |
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CR-103 Filed |
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CR-104 Filed |
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CR-105 Filed |
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Public Comment/Hearing |
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Meeting Information
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Meeting Date |
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Registration Link |
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May 8, 2024 |
Recap Communications |
Communication systems Timely communications with resident's Emergency contacts Timely communications with interested parties Requesting emergency assistance |
Click here to register |
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June 12, 2024 |
Resident Communication/Visitation |
Essential Support Persons Disaster visitation policy & procedures Resident's communication and access rights |
Click here to register |
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July 24, 2024 |
Disaster Plans |
Disaster Preparedness Plan Requirements Evacuation & Transfer Inspection Procedures On Duty Staff Responsibilities |
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August 21, 2024 |
Resident Rights/Health & Safety |
Resident Essential Needs Resident Roster Personal protective equipment (PPE) Posting Stop Placement Requirement |
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September 18, 2024 |
Wrap Up |
Incomplete items Parking lot items |
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