Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
FACILITY STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-324 - Private alcohol and chemical dependency hospitals
Section 246-324-120 - Physical environment

(1) Provide a safe and clean environment for patients, staff and visitors;

(2) Provide ready access and equipment to accommodate individuals with physical and mental disabilities;

(3) Provide adequate lighting in all areas;

(4) Provide natural or mechanical ventilation sufficient to remove odors, smoke, excessive heat and condensation from all habitable rooms;

(5) Provide a heating system operated and maintained to sustain a comfortable, healthful temperature in all habitable rooms;

(6) Provide an adequate supply of hot and cold running water under pressure meeting the standards in chapters 246-290 and 246-291 WAC, with:

(7) Implement current, written policies, procedures, and schedules for maintenance and housekeeping functions;

(8) Provide housekeeping and service facilities on each floor of the hospital including:

(9) Provide equipment and facilities to collect and dispose of all sewage, garbage, refuse and liquid waste in a safe and sanitary manner.