Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 72 State Institutions - Chapter 72.10 Health Care Services -- Department Of Corrections

• 72.10.005 Intent -- Application
  It is the intent of the legislature that inmates in the custody of the department of corrections receive such basic medical services as may be ...
• 72.10.010 Definitions
  As used in this chapter: (1) "Department" means the department of corrections. (2) "Health care practitioner" means an individual or firm licensed or certified to ...
• 72.10.020 Health services delivery plan -- Reports to the legislature -- Policy for distribution of personal hygiene items -- Expiration of subsection
  (1) Upon entry into the correctional system, offenders shall receive an initial medical examination. The department shall prepare a health profile for each offender that ...
• 72.10.030 Contracts for services
  (1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the secretary may enter into contracts with health care practitioners, health care facilities, and other entities or agents ...
• 72.10.040 Rules
  The secretary shall have the power to make rules necessary to carry out the intent of this chapter.[1989 c 157 § 5.] ...
• 72.10.050 Rules to implement RCW 72.10.020
  The department shall adopt rules to implement RCW 72.10.020.[1995 1st sp.s. c 19 § 18.]Notes:      Findings -- Purpose -- Short title -- Severability -- Effective ...
• 72.10.060 Inmates who have received mental health treatment -- Notification to treatment provider at time of release
  The secretary shall, for any person committed to a state correctional facility after July 1, 1998, inquire at the time of commitment whether the person ...

Last modified: April 7, 2009