Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
FACILITY STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-322 - Private psychiatric and alcoholism hospitals
Section 246-322-150 - Clinical facilities
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-322-150
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
The licensee shall provide:
(1) An adequate number of counseling or treatment rooms for group or individual therapy programs with reasonable soundproofing to maintain confidentiality;
(2) One or more seclusion rooms, with or without an exterior window, intended for short-term occupancy, with:
(a) Staff-controlled locks and relites in the
door, or equivalent;
(b) Provisions
for authorized staff to observe the occupant at all times;
(c) A minimum of eighty square feet of floor
space, exclusive of fixed equipment, with a minimum room dimension of eight
feet; and
(d) Shielded,
tamper-proof lighting fixtures;
(3) One or more physical examination rooms, with or without an exterior window, equipped with:
(a) An examination table;
(b) Examination light;
(c) Storage for medical supplies and
equipment; and
(d) A readily
accessible handwashing sink, soap dispenser, and acceptable single-use
hand-drying device; and
(4) Secure areas to properly store and handle medical supplies and medications.
Statutory Authority: Chapter 71.12 RCW and RCW 43.60.040. 95-22-012, § 246-322-150, filed 10/20/95, effective 11/20/95.
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