HOSPITAL LICENSING REGULATIONS
WAC Sections
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-001 | Purpose and applicability of chapter. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-010 | Definitions. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-011 | Department responsibilities—Licensing—Adjudicative proceeding. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-013 | Department responsibilities—Enforcement. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-016 | Department responsibilities—On-site survey and complaint investigation. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-021 | Department responsibilities—General. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-026 | Department role—Exemptions, interpretations, alternative methods. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-031 | Criminal history, disclosure, and background inquiries—Department responsibility. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-036 | Department responsibility, refund initial license fee. |
LICENSING | ||
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-101 | Application for license—Annual update of hospital information—License renewal—Right to contest a license decision. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-106 | Application for license, specialty hospital—Annual update of hospital information—License renewal—Right to contest a license decision. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-111 | Hospital responsibilities. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-116 | Specialty hospital responsibilities. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-121 | Requests for exemptions, interpretations, alternative methods. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-126 | Criminal history, disclosure, and background inquiries—Hospital responsibility. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-131 | Governance. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-136 | Leadership. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-141 | Patient rights and organizational ethics. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-146 | Adverse health events reporting requirements. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-151 | Reportable operational or maintenance events. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-156 | Management of human resources. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-161 | Medical staff. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-166 | Management of information. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-171 | Improving organizational performance. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-176 | Infection control program. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-199 | Fees. |
PATIENT CARE | ||
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-201 | Food and nutrition services. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-206 | Linen and laundry services. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-211 | Pharmaceutical services. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-216 | Laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic, treatment or therapeutic services. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-221 | Safe patient handling. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-226 | Patient care services. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-231 | Patient care unit or area. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-236 | Surgical services. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-241 | Anesthesia services. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-246 | Recovery care. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-251 | Obstetrical services. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-256 | Neonatal and pediatric services. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-261 | Critical or intensive care services. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-266 | Alcohol and chemical dependency services. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-271 | Psychiatric services. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-276 | Long-term care services. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-281 | Emergency services. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-286 | Emergency contraception. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-291 | Dialysis services. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-296 | Management of environment for care. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-500 | Applicability of WAC 246-320-500 through 246-320-600. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-505 | Design, construction review, and approval of plans. |
| HTMLPDF | 246-320-600 | Washington state amendments. |
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
| 246-320-025 | On-site licensing survey. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-025, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 09-07-050, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. |
| 246-320-045 | Application for license—License expiration dates—Notice of decision—Adjudicative proceeding. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-045, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 09-07-050, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. |
| 246-320-065 | Exemptions, alternative methods, and interpretations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-065, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 09-07-050, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. |
| 246-320-085 | Single license to cover two or more buildings—When permissible. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-085, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 09-07-050, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. |
| 246-320-105 | Criminal history, disclosure, and background inquiries. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-105, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 09-07-050, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. |
| 246-320-125 | Governance. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-125, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 09-07-050, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. |
| 246-320-145 | Leadership. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-145, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 09-07-050, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. |
| 246-320-165 | Management of human resources. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. WSR 08-14-023, § 246-320-165, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-165, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 09-07-050, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. |
| 246-320-185 | Medical staff. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-185, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 09-07-050, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. |
| 246-320-205 | Management of information. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-205, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 09-07-050, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. |
| 246-320-225 | Improving organizational performance. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-225, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 09-07-050, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. |
| 246-320-245 | Patient rights and organizational ethics. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-245, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 09-07-050, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. |
| 246-320-265 | Infection control program. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. WSR 08-14-023, § 246-320-265, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-265, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 09-07-050, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. |
| 246-320-285 | Pharmacy services. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-285, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 09-07-050, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. |
| 246-320-305 | Food and nutrition services. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-305, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 09-07-050, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. |
| 246-320-325 | Laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic, treatment or therapeutic services. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-325, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 09-07-050, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. |
| 246-320-345 | Inpatient care services. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-345, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 09-07-050, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. |
| 246-320-365 | Specialized patient care services. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. WSR 08-14-023, § 246-320-365, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-365, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 09-07-050, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. |
| 246-320-370 | Emergency contraception. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.350 and 70.41.030. WSR 04-11-057, § 246-320-370, filed 5/17/04, effective 6/17/04.] Repealed by WSR 09-07-050, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. |
| 246-320-385 | Outpatient care services. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-385, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 09-07-050, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. |
| 246-320-405 | Management of environment for care. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. WSR 08-14-023, § 246-320-405, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-405, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 09-07-050, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. |
| 246-320-515 | Site and site development. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-515, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-14-023, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. |
| 246-320-525 | General design. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-525, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-14-023, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. |
| 246-320-535 | Support facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-535, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-14-023, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. |
| 246-320-545 | Maintenance, engineering, mechanical, and electrical facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-545, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-14-023, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. |
| 246-320-555 | Admitting, lobby, and medical records facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-555, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-14-023, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. |
| 246-320-565 | Receiving, storage, and distribution facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-565, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-14-023, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. |
| 246-320-575 | Central processing service facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-575, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-14-023, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. |
| 246-320-585 | Environmental services facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-585, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-14-023, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. |
| 246-320-595 | Laundry and/or linen handling facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-595, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-14-023, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. |
| 246-320-605 | Food and nutrition facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-605, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-14-023, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. |
| 246-320-615 | Pharmacy. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-615, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 09-07-050, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. |
| 246-320-625 | Laboratory and pathology facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-625, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-14-023, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. |
| 246-320-635 | Surgery facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-635, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-14-023, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. |
| 246-320-645 | Recovery/post anesthesia care unit (PACU). [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-645, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-14-023, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. |
| 246-320-655 | Obstetrical delivery facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-655, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-14-023, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. |
| 246-320-665 | Birthing/delivery rooms, labor, delivery, recovery (LDR) and labor, delivery, recovery, postpartum (LDRP). [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-665, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-14-023, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. |
| 246-320-675 | Interventional service facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-675, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-14-023, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. |
| 246-320-685 | Nursing unit. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-685, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-14-023, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. |
| 246-320-695 | Pediatric nursing unit. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-695, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-14-023, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. |
| 246-320-705 | Newborn nursery facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-705, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-14-023, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. |
| 246-320-715 | Intermediate care nursery and neonatal intensive care nursery. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-715, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-14-023, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. |
| 246-320-725 | Critical care facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-725, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-14-023, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. |
| 246-320-735 | Alcoholism and chemical dependency nursing unit. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-735, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-14-023, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. |
| 246-320-745 | Psychiatric facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-745, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-14-023, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. |
| 246-320-755 | Rehabilitation facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-755, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-14-023, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. |
| 246-320-765 | Long-term care and hospice unit. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-765, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-14-023, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. |
| 246-320-775 | Dialysis facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-775, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-14-023, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. |
| 246-320-785 | Imaging facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-785, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-14-023, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. |
| 246-320-795 | Nuclear medicine facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-795, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-14-023, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. |
| 246-320-805 | Emergency facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-805, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-14-023, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. |
| 246-320-815 | Outpatient care facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-815, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-14-023, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. |
| 246-320-990 | Fees. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. WSR 08-14-023, § 246-320-990, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. WSR 07-17-174, § 246-320-990, filed 8/22/07, effective 9/22/07; WSR 05-18-073, § 246-320-990, filed 9/7/05, effective 10/8/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250, 18.46.030, 43.70.110, 71.12.470. WSR 04-19-141, § 246-320-990, filed 9/22/04, effective 10/23/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250 and 70.38.105(5). WSR 03-22-020, § 246-320-990, filed 10/27/03, effective 11/27/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. WSR 02-13-061, § 246-320-990, filed 6/14/02, effective 7/15/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.100, 43.20B.110, and 43.70.250. WSR 01-20-119, § 246-320-990, filed 10/3/01, effective 11/3/01; WSR 99-24-096, § 246-320-990, filed 11/30/99, effective 12/31/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-990, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 09-07-050, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. |
| 246-320-99902 | Appendix B—Dates of documents adopted by reference in chapter 246-320 WAC. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.41.030 and 43.70.040. WSR 99-04-052, § 246-320-99902, filed 1/28/99, effective 3/10/99.] Repealed by WSR 08-14-023, filed 6/20/08, effective 7/21/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW. |