July 8, 2025

Scheduled Hearing Dates: 
July 08, 2025 10:00am

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Rule Title/Subject Contact Person Washington State Register Citations

Chapters 388-76, 388-78A, 388-97 & 388-107 WAC

This proposal would: Add new sections to Chapter 388-76 WAC and amend WAC 388-76-10000 Definitions, and 388-76-10980 Remedies – Specific – Stop placement – Admissions prohibited. Amend WAC 388-78A-2020 Definitions, 388-78A-2390 Resident Records, 388-78A-2440 Resident Register, 388-78A-2450 Staff, 388-78A-2600 Policies and procedures, 388-2610 Infection control, 388-78A-2660 Resident rights, 388-78A-2700 Emergency and disaster preparedness, 388-78A-2730 Licensee’s responsibilities, and 388-78A-2930 Communication System. Amend WAC 388-97-0001 Definitions, 388-97-0180 Resident rights, 388-97-0520 Access and visitation rights, 388-97-1640 Required notification and reporting, 388-97-1740 Disaster and emergency preparedness, 388-97-2300 Telephones on resident care units, and 388-97-4320 Relocation of residents. Amend WAC 388-107-0001 Definitions, 388-107-0570 Resident records – system, 388-107-1010 Telephone on resident care units, 388-107-1430 Enforcement authority, Penalties and Sanctions, and 388-107-1600 Emergency disaster plan.

Colleen Jensen 564-999-3182

Preproposal notice filed as WSR 22-04-047
Proposed rule filed as WSR 25-10-071     
Hearing Date: July 8, 2025

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