The assisted living facility must conduct a preadmission assessment for each prospective resident that includes the following information, unless unavailable despite the best efforts of the assisted living facility:

(1) Medical history;

(2) Necessary and contraindicated medications;

(3) A licensed medical or health professional's diagnosis, unless the prospective resident objects for religious reasons;

(4) Significant known behaviors or symptoms that may cause concern or require special care;

(5) Mental illness diagnosis, except where protected by confidentiality laws;

(6) Level of personal care needs;

(7) Activities and service preferences; and

(8) Preferences regarding other issues important to the prospective resident, such as food and daily routine.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.20 RCW. WSR 13-13-063, § 388-78A-2060, filed 6/18/13, effective 7/19/13; WSR 10-03-066, § 388-78A-2060, filed 1/15/10, effective 2/15/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.090 (2004 c 142 § 19) and chapter 18.20 RCW. WSR 04-16-065, § 388-78A-2060, filed 7/30/04, effective 9/1/04.]

PDFWAC 388-78A-2060

Preadmission assessment.