PDFWAC 388-78A-2100

Ongoing assessments.

(1) The department amended portions of this rule from January 18, 2022, through June 8, 2023, in response to the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For requirements in place during that time, see WAC 388-78A-2101.
(2) The assisted living facility must:
(a) Complete a full assessment addressing the elements set forth in WAC 388-78A-2090 for each resident at least annually;
(b) Complete an assessment specifically focused on a resident's identified problems and related issues:
(i) Consistent with the resident's change of condition as specified in WAC 388-78A-2120;
(ii) When the resident's negotiated service agreement no longer addresses the resident's current needs and preferences;
(iii) When the resident has an injury requiring the intervention of a practitioner.
(c) Ensure the staff person performing the ongoing assessments is qualified to perform them.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.51 RCW. WSR 23-14-029, § 388-78A-2100, filed 6/26/23, effective 7/27/23. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.20 RCW. WSR 13-13-063, § 388-78A-2100, filed 6/18/13, effective 7/19/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.090. WSR 06-01-047, § 388-78A-2100, filed 12/15/05, effective 1/15/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.090 (2004 c 142 § 19) and chapter 18.20 RCW. WSR 04-16-065, § 388-78A-2100, filed 7/30/04, effective 9/1/04.]