The purpose of this chapter is to implement the requirements of the Public Records Act, chapter 42.56 RCW. These rules establish the procedures for any person wishing to request access to the department of health's (department) public records and the process the department will follow to provide full access to its public records. The department adopts these rules to provide the fullest assistance to requestors and full access to the department's public records while protecting those records from damage or disorganization; preventing excessive interference with other essential agency functions, including the agency's core mission to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington state; and preventing unreasonably disruption of agency operations.