PDFRCW 71.12.540

Recommendations to be kept on fileRecords of inmates. (Effective until June 30, 2027.)

The authorities of each establishment as defined in this chapter shall place on file in the office of the establishment the recommendations made by the department of health as a result of such visits, for the purpose of consultation by such authorities, and for reference by the department representatives upon their visits. Every such establishment shall keep records of every person admitted thereto as follows and shall furnish to the department, when required, the following data: Name, age, sex, marital status, date of admission, voluntary or other commitment, name of physician, physician assistant, or psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioner, diagnosis, and date of discharge.
[ 2016 c 155 s 11; 2009 c 217 s 11; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 s 233; 1979 c 141 s 139; 1959 c 25 s 71.12.540. Prior: 1949 c 198 s 63; Rem. Supp. 1949 s 6953-62.]

NOTES:

Effective dateSeverability1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.

PDFRCW 71.12.540

Recommendations to be kept on fileRecords of inmates. (Effective June 30, 2027.)

The authorities of each establishment as defined in this chapter shall place on file in the office of the establishment the recommendations made by the department of health as a result of such visits, for the purpose of consultation by such authorities, and for reference by the department representatives upon their visits. Every such establishment shall keep records of every person admitted thereto as follows and shall furnish to the department, when required, the following data: Name, age, sex, marital status, date of admission, voluntary or other commitment, name of physician, physician assistant, or psychiatric advanced practice registered nurse, diagnosis, and date of discharge.
[ 2025 c 58 s 5154; 2016 c 155 s 11; 2009 c 217 s 11; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 s 233; 1979 c 141 s 139; 1959 c 25 s 71.12.540. Prior: 1949 c 198 s 63; Rem. Supp. 1949 s 6953-62.]

NOTES:

Effective date2025 c 58 ss 5058-5170: See note following RCW 7.68.030.
Explanatory note2025 c 58: See note following RCW 1.16.050.
Effective dateSeverability1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.