PDFWAC 388-835-0110
Is DSHS required to give written notice when it intends to transfer an individual?
(1) WAC 388-835-0055 requires that DSHS give the resident and their guardian, next of kin, or responsible party thirty days notice, in writing, of its intent to transfer the resident.
(2) If there is a serious and immediate threat to the resident's health or safety, DSHS is not required to give the resident and their guardian, next of kin, or responsible party thirty days notice of it's intent to transfer the resident.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.16.010, 71A.16.030, 71A.12.030, chapter 71A.20 RCW, RCW 72.01.090, and 72.33.125. WSR 02-16-014, § 388-835-0110, filed 7/25/02, effective 8/25/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.20.140. WSR 01-10-013, § 388-835-0110, filed 4/20/01, effective 5/21/01.]