PDFWAC 388-78A-2800

Changes in licensed bed capacity.

(1) To change the licensed bed capacity in an assisted living facility, the assisted living facility must:
(a) Submit a completed request for approval to the department at least one day before the intended change;
(b) Submit the prorated fee for additional beds to DSHS within thirty calendar days, if applicable;
(c) Update the resident register pursuant to WAC 388-78A-2440 upon making the intended change;
(d) Post an amended license obtained from the department, indicating the new licensed bed capacity; and
(e) Meet the additional requirements under WAC 388-78A-2810.
(2) Facilities may maintain prepaid licensed beds as "stand-by" beds for the conversion of a nonresident to a resident or admission of a resident. A "stand-by" bed is defined as a bed that is not occupied by a resident and was not designated on the department room list by the facility as a paid licensed bed.
[Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.20 and 74.39A RCW. WSR 20-02-104, § 388-78A-2800, filed 12/31/19, effective 1/31/20. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.20 RCW. WSR 13-13-063, § 388-78A-2800, filed 6/18/13, effective 7/19/13; WSR 12-01-003, § 388-78A-2800, filed 12/7/11, effective 1/7/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.090 (2004 c 142 § 19) and chapter 18.20 RCW. WSR 04-16-065, § 388-78A-2800, filed 7/30/04, effective 9/1/04.]