Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
FACILITY STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-312 - Acquisition of nonprofit hospitals
Part V - COMPLIANCE WITH DEPARTMENT'S DECISION
Section 246-312-200 - Public health care service district (also known as public hospital district)
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) Prior to approving the acquisition of a public health care service district hospital, the district board of commissioners must obtain a written opinion from a qualified independent expert or the department of health as to whether or not the acquisition meets the review criteria in RCW 70.45.080.
(2) If requested by the district to conduct a review, the department will charge the district for the review costs as provided in the fee schedule (WAC 246-312-990).
(3) The department will deliver its opinion within ninety days of the district's request.
Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.45 RCW and RCW 70.44.007. 98-14-056, § 246-312-200, filed 6/26/98, effective 7/27/98.