Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
HEALTH INFORMATION
Chapter 246-440 - Health care-associated infections reporting
Section 246-440-010 - Definitions
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-440-010
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
The definitions in this section apply throughout the chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Health care-associated infection" means a localized or systemic condition that results from adverse reaction to the presence of an infectious agent or its toxins and that was not present or incubating at the time of admission to the hospital.
(2) "Hospital" means a health care facility licensed under chapter 70.41 RCW.
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