PDFWAC 388-76-10545

Resident rights—Admitting and keeping residents.

The adult family home must:
(1) Only admit or keep individuals whose needs the home can safely serve in the home:
(a) With appropriate available staff; and
(b) Through the provision of reasonable accommodations required by state and federal law.
(2) Not admit an individual before obtaining a thorough assessment of the resident's needs and preferences, except in cases of a genuine emergency;
(3) Ensure that the admission of the individual does not negatively affect the ability of the home to meet the needs of or endangers the safety of other residents; and
(4) Comply with all applicable federal and state requirements regarding nondiscrimination.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.128.040 and chapters 70.128 and 74.34 RCW. WSR 07-21-080, § 388-76-10545, filed 10/16/07, effective 1/1/08.]