PDFWAC 388-78A-2860

Relocation of residents during construction.

(1) Prior to moving residents out of the assisted living facility during construction, the assisted living facility must:
(a) Notify the residents and the residents' representatives at least thirty days prior to the anticipated move date, of the required move, and their options consistent with chapter 70.129 RCW;
(b) Notify the department at least thirty days prior to the anticipated move date of the assisted living facility's plans for relocating residents, including:
(i) The location to which the residents will be relocated;
(ii) The assisted living facility's plans for providing care and services during the relocation;
(iii) The assisted living facility's plans for returning residents to the building; and
(iv) The projected time frame for completing the construction.
(c) Obtain the department's approval for the relocation plans prior to relocating residents.
(2) If the assisted living facility moves all of the residents from the assisted living facility without first obtaining the department's approval of the relocation plans, the assisted living facility is ordered to stop placement, and the department may revoke the assisted living facility license.
[Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.20 and 74.39A RCW. WSR 20-02-104, § 388-78A-2860, filed 12/31/19, effective 1/31/20. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.20 RCW. WSR 13-13-063, § 388-78A-2860, filed 6/18/13, effective 7/19/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.090 (2004 c 142 § 19) and chapter 18.20 RCW. WSR 04-16-065, § 388-78A-2860, filed 7/30/04, effective 9/1/04.]