Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
FACILITY STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-335 - In-home services agencies
Part 3 - Requirements Specific to Home Health Agency Services
Section 246-335-560 - Home medical supplies and equipment
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-335-560
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
This section applies to home health agencies providing or contracting for medical supplies or equipment services.
(1) The applicant or licensee must develop and implement policies and procedures to:
(a)
Maintain medical supplies and equipment;
(b) Clean, inspect, repair and calibrate
equipment per the manufacturers' recommendations, and document the date and
name of individual conducting the activity;
(c) Ensure safe handling and storage of
medical supplies and equipment;
(d)
Inform the patient, designated family member, or legal representative of the
cost and method of payment for equipment, equipment repairs and equipment
replacement;
(e) Document the
patient, designated family member, or legal representative's
approval;
(f) Instruct each
patient, designated family member, or legal representative to use and maintain
supplies and equipment in a language or format the patient or family
understands, using one or more of the following:
(i) Written instruction;
(ii) Verbal instruction; or
(iii) Demonstration.
(g) Document the patient, designated family
member, or legal representative understanding of the instructions
provided;
(h) Replace supplies and
equipment essential for the health or safety of the patient; and
(i) Identify and replace equipment recalled
by the manufacturer.
(2) If the applicant or licensee contracts for medical supplies or equipment services, develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that contractors have policies and procedures consistent with subsection (1) of this section.
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