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Chapter 71.12 RCW

PRIVATE ESTABLISHMENTS

Complete chapter HTMLPDF

RCW dispositions

Sections

HTMLPDF 71.12.455Definitions.
HTMLPDF 71.12.460License to be obtained—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 71.12.470License application—Fees.
HTMLPDF 71.12.480Examination before granting license—Inspection and technical assistance to psychiatric hospitals after granting license.
HTMLPDF 71.12.485Fire protection—Duties of chief of the Washington state patrol.
HTMLPDF 71.12.490Expiration and renewal of license.
HTMLPDF 71.12.500Examination of private establishments.
HTMLPDF 71.12.510Examination and visitation in general.
HTMLPDF 71.12.520Scope of examination.
HTMLPDF 71.12.530Conference with management—Improvement.
HTMLPDF 71.12.540Recommendations to be kept on file—Records of inmates.
HTMLPDF 71.12.545Cease and desist notices—Adjudicative proceedings.
HTMLPDF 71.12.550Local authorities may also prescribe standards.
HTMLPDF 71.12.560Voluntary patients—Receipt authorized—Application—Report.
HTMLPDF 71.12.570Communications by patients—Rights.
HTMLPDF 71.12.590Revocation of license for noncompliance—Exemption as to Christian Science establishments.
HTMLPDF 71.12.595Suspension of license—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.
HTMLPDF 71.12.640Prosecuting attorney shall prosecute violations.
HTMLPDF 71.12.670Licensing, operation, inspection—Adoption of rules.
HTMLPDF 71.12.680Pediatric transitional care services—Requirements.
HTMLPDF 71.12.682Pediatric transitional care services—Rules not considered new service category.
HTMLPDF 71.12.684Pediatric transitional care services—Rules, requirements.
HTMLPDF 71.12.686Pediatric transitional care services—Duties of the department of social and health services.
HTMLPDF 71.12.688Pediatric transitional care services—Facilities not subject to construction review.
HTMLPDF 71.12.700Psychiatric hospitals—Technical assistance.
HTMLPDF 71.12.710Private establishments—Noncompliance—Penalties.
HTMLPDF 71.12.720Psychiatric hospitals—Reporting.
HTMLPDF 71.12.730Psychiatric hospitals—Managed care organizations.
HTMLPDF 71.12.740Multistate nurse license—Conditions of employment.
HTMLPDF 71.12.900Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.

Notes:

Cost of services, disclosure: RCW 70.41.250.
Individuals with mental illness, commitment procedures, rights, etc.: Chapter 71.05 RCW.
Minors—Mental health services, commitment: Chapter 71.34 RCW.
State hospitals for individuals with mental illness: Chapter 72.23 RCW.