Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
FACILITY STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-324 - Private alcohol and chemical dependency hospitals
Section 246-324-500 - Exemptions
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-324-500
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) A licensee wishing to request an exemption from a requirement in this chapter shall submit a written request to the department, including:
(a) A description of the requested
exemption;
(b) Reason for the
exemption; and
(c) Impact of the
exemption on patient or public health and safety.
(2) If the department determines the exemption will not jeopardize patient or public health or safety, and is not contrary to the intent of chapter 71.12 RCW and this chapter, the department may:
(a) Exempt the licensee from meeting a
specific requirement in this chapter; or
(b) Allow the licensee to use another method
of meeting the requirement.
(3) The licensee shall retain a copy of each approved exemption in the hospital.
Statutory Authority: Chapter 71.12 RCW and RCW 43.60.040. 95-22-013, § 246-324-500, filed 10/20/95, effective 11/20/95.
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