Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
FACILITY STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-337 - Residential treatment facility
Section 246-337-126 - Resident care room requirements
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-337-126
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
The facility shall include rooms for individual and group therapy, medical examination when there is routine physical examination of residents, and medication storage if applicable, as described in this section.
(1) Therapy room(s). Therapy rooms for individual and group counseling must maintain visual and auditory confidentiality. The facility must have at least one room per twelve residents.
(2) Medical examination room. The examination room must be equipped with:
(a) An exam table with at least three feet of
space on two sides and end of the table for staff access;
(b) An examination light;
(c) Storage units for medical supplies and
equipment; and
(d) A handwashing
sink.
(3) Medication storage. A room shall be provided with:
(a)
Lockable storage;
(b) Refrigeration
if needed for pharmaceuticals stored;
(c) Temperature and moisture control
appropriate to pharmaceuticals;
(d)
In new construction, provide a handwashing sink; and
(e) Appropriate lighting.
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