Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 70 Public Health And Safety - Section 70.97.200 Recordkeeping -- Compliance with state, federal regulations -- Health care information releases

§ 70.97.200. Recordkeeping -- Compliance with state, federal regulations -- Health care information releases

The facility shall:

(1) Maintain adequate resident records to enable the provision of necessary treatment, care, and services and to respond appropriately in emergency situations;

(2) Comply with all state and federal requirements related to documentation, confidentiality, and information sharing, including chapters 10.77, 70.02, 70.24, 70.96A, and 71.05 RCW; and

(3) Where possible, obtain signed releases of information designating the department, the facility, and the department of corrections where the person is under its supervision, as recipients of health care information.

[2005 c 504 § 422.]

Notes:
     Findings -- Intent -- Severability -- Application -- Construction -- Captions, part headings, subheadings not law -- Adoption of rules -- Effective dates -- 2005 c 504: See notes following RCW 71.05.027.

     Alphabetization -- Correction of references -- 2005 c 504: See note following RCW 71.05.020.

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