The department must impose an appropriate remedy consistent with RCW
18.20.125 and as otherwise authorized by RCW
18.20.185 or
18.20.190 whenever the department finds an assisted living facility has:
(1) A serious problem, a recurring problem, or an uncorrected problem;
(2) Created a hazard that causes or is likely to cause death or serious harm to one or more residents;
(3) Discriminated or retaliated in any manner against a resident, employee, or any other person because that person or any other person made a complaint or provided information to the department, the attorney general, a law enforcement agency, or the long-term care ombuds; or
(4) Willfully interfered with the performance of official duties by a long-term care ombuds.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter
18.20 RCW. WSR 14-05-035, § 388-78A-3180, filed 2/12/14, effective 3/15/14; WSR 13-13-063, § 388-78A-3180, 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-3180, filed 7/30/04, effective 9/1/04.]