Classification 6121.
6121-00 Acute care hospitals - Without a fully implemented safe patient handling program
Applies to establishments that meet the definition of an acute care hospital contained in WAC
296-17-35203(7) but that are not using the required patient lifting and moving equipment as part of a fully implemented safe patient handling program as defined in WAC
296-17-35203 (7)(c). This classification contemplates all necessary and usual employments found in hospitals including, but not limited to, admissions, clerical, and sales staff, medical professionals, pharmacy staff, dietitians and food preparation staff, and laundry, housekeeping, custodial and grounds keeping staff.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
51.04.020 and
51.16.035. WSR 23-23-155, § 296-17A-6121, filed 11/21/23, effective 1/1/24. WSR 07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-6121, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW
51.16.035 and
51.16.100. WSR 06-23-127, § 296-17-68641, filed 11/21/06, effective 1/1/07.]