Wash. Admin. Code § 388-97-2020

Current through Register Vol. 24-12, June 15, 2024
Section 388-97-2020 - Intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities
(1) ICF/IID nursing facilities must meet the requirements of 42 C.F.R. § 483 Subpart I and the requirements of this subchapter except that in an ICF/IID nursing facility:
(a) There must be at least one registered nurse or licensed practical nurse on duty eight hours per day, and additional licensed staff on any shift if indicated. WAC 388-97-1080(2)(a) and (3)(a) and (b) do not apply to ICF/MR nursing facilities; and
(b) A medical director is not required.
(2) Staff from the division of developmental disabilities will approve of social/therapeutic leave for individuals who reside in ICF/IID nursing facilities.

Wash. Admin. Code § 388-97-2020

Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.51 and 74.42 RCW. 13-04-093, § 388-97-2020, filed 2/6/13, effective 3/9/13. Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.51 and 74.42 RCW and 42 C.F.R. 489.52. 08-20-062, § 388-97-2020, filed 9/24/08, effective 11/1/08.