Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
HEALTH INFORMATION
Chapter 246-480 - Drug take-back program
Section 246-480-060 - Collection of covered drugs-Underserved areas
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-480-060
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) To assist the program operators in complying with RCW 69.48.060(3)(c) and (d), the department will determine and locate each population center consistent with RCW 69.48.060 and this chapter using geographical information systems (GIS) mapping technology, and will publish updated population data to the department's web site annually.
(2) The department, in consultation with the local health jurisdiction, will determine underserved areas described in RCW 69.48.060(3) using the following criteria:
(a) Population density of
counties;
(b) Estimated number of
participating collection sites;
(c)
Travel distances and times;
(d)
Accessible public facilities such as libraries, town halls, and police and fire
departments; and
(e) Geographic
features that may inhibit access to collection locations such as mountains and
islands.
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