PDFWAC 388-835-0395

How must a facility maintain resident property records?

(1) A facility must maintain a current, written record for each resident that includes written receipts for all personal property entrusted to the facility by the resident.
(2) All property records must be available to the resident or designated resident representative (see WAC 388-835-0380).
(3) A facility must issue or obtain written receipts when taking possession or disposing of a resident's personal property. The facility must retain copies and/or originals of these receipts.
(4) A facility must maintain all resident property records so they are available to auditors and in a manner that facilitates the audit process.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.16.010, 71A.16.030, 71A.12.030, chapter 71A.20 RCW, RCW 72.01.090, and 72.33.125. WSR 02-16-014, § 388-835-0395, filed 7/25/02, effective 8/25/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.20.140. WSR 01-10-013, § 388-835-0395, filed 4/20/01, effective 5/21/01.]