Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 70 Public Health And Safety - Section 70.175.110 Licensure -- Rules -- Duties of department

§ 70.175.110. Licensure -- Rules -- Duties of department

In developing the rural health care facility licensure regulations, the department shall:

(1) Minimize regulatory requirements to permit local flexibility and innovation in providing services;

(2) Promote the cost-efficient delivery of health care and other social services as is appropriate for the particular local community;

(3) Promote the delivery of services in a coordinated and nonduplicative manner;

(4) Maximize the use of existing health care facilities in the community;

(5) Permit regionalization of health care services when appropriate;

(6) Provide for linkages with hospitals, tertiary care centers, and other health care facilities to provide services not available in the facility; and

(7) Achieve health care outcomes defined by the community through a community planning process.

[1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 711.]

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