PDFWAC 388-837-9030

What rights are available to a resident regarding a proposed transfer from one RHC to another RHC?

(1) A resident, their guardian, next-of-kin, or responsible party must be notified in writing at least thirty days before any transfer occurs.

(2) The transfer notice must include the reason for the proposed transfer.

(3) A resident, their guardian, next of kin, or responsible party has a right to an informal administrative review before the assistant secretary or designee.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and 44.04.280. WSR 15-15-036, § 388-837-9030, filed 7/8/15, effective 8/8/15. Statutory Authority: Chapter 71A.20 RCW, RCW 71A.12.080, 71A.20.140, 2003 1st sp.s. c 25 § 205. WSR 04-16-018, § 388-837-9030, filed 7/23/04, effective 8/23/04.]