Wash. Admin. Code § 388-78A-2310

Current through Register Vol. 24-12, June 15, 2024
Section 388-78A-2310 - Intermittent nursing services
(1) Intermittent nursing services are an optional service that the boarding home may provide.
(2) The boarding home may choose to provide any of the following intermittent nursing services through appropriately licensed and credentialed staff; however, the facility may or may not need to provide additional intermittent nursing services to comply with the reasonable accommodation requirements in federal or state law:
(a) Medication administration;
(b) Administration of health treatments;
(c) Diabetic management;
(d) Nonroutine ostomy care;
(e) Tube feeding; and
(f) Nurse delegation consistent with chapter 18.79 RCW.
(3) The boarding home must clarify on the disclosure form any limitations, additional services, or conditions that may apply under this section.
(4) In providing intermittent nursing services, the boarding home must observe the resident for changes in overall functioning and respond appropriately when there are observable or reported changes in the resident's physical, mental or emotional functioning.
(5) The boarding home may provide intermittent nursing services to the extent permitted by RCW 18.20.160.

Wash. Admin. Code § 388-78A-2310

Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.090 (2004 c 142 § 19) and chapter 18.20 RCW. WSR 04-16-065, § 388-78A-2310, filed 7/30/04, effective 9/1/04.