The Following Sections are Proposed for Expedited Repeal: WAC 388-18-010, 388-18-020, 388-18-030, 388-18-040, 388-18-050, 388-18-060, 388-18-070, 388-18-080, 388-18-090, 388-18-100, 388-18-110, 388-18-120, and 388-18-130.

Rules Proposed for Expedited Repeal Meet the Following Criteria: Rule is no longer necessary because of changed circumstances; and other rules of the agency or of another agency govern the same activity as the rule, making the rule redundant.

Any person who objects to the repeal of the rule must file a written objection to the repeal within thirty days after publication of this preproposal statement of inquiry.

Address Your Objection to: Rules Coordinator, Department of Social and Health Services, P.O. Box 45850, Olympia, WA 98503-5850, fax (360) 664-6185.

Reason the Expedited Repeal of the Rule is Appropriate: The Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (DCTED) administers the long-term care ombudsman program (LTCOP) according to chapter 43.190 RCW. DCTED adopted rule for the LTCOP in May 2000 to replace DSHS's outdated rules in chapter 388-18 WAC. In addition, it is more appropriate for the rules to be in DCTED's WAC rather than DSHS's WAC.

May 5, 2000

Marie Myerchin-Redifer, Manager

Rules and Policies Assistance Unit

     The following sections of the Washington Administrative Code are repealed:

WAC 388-18-010	Purpose.
WAC 388-18-020	Definitions.
WAC 388-18-030	Duties -- State ombudsman.
WAC 388-18-040	Duties -- Local ombudsman.
WAC 388-18-050	Duties -- Certified volunteer ombudsmen.
WAC 388-18-060	Certification procedures for volunteer ombudsmen.
WAC 388-18-070	Access to residents, facilities, and records.
WAC 388-18-080	Reporting requirements.
WAC 388-18-090	Facility entry -- Report and identification -- Disclosure of purpose.
WAC 388-18-100	Privacy during ombudsman visits.
WAC 388-18-110	Confidentiality of information.
WAC 388-18-120	Referrals.
WAC 388-18-130	Posting requirements.

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