RCW 70.129.120
Restraints—Physical or chemical.
The resident has the right to be free from physical restraint or chemical restraint. This section does not require or prohibit facility staff from reviewing the judgment of the resident's physician in prescribing psychopharmacologic medications.
[ 1994 c 214 § 13.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 70 - Public Health and Safety
Chapter 70.129 - Long-Term Care Resident Rights.
70.129.005 - Intent—Basic rights.
70.129.007 - Rights are minimal—Other rights not diminished.
70.129.020 - Exercise of rights.
70.129.030 - Notice of rights and services—Admission of individuals.
70.129.040 - Protection of resident's funds—Financial affairs rights.
70.129.050 - Privacy and confidentiality of personal and medical records.
70.129.070 - Examination of survey or inspection results—Contact with client advocates.
70.129.080 - Mail and telephone—Privacy in communications.
70.129.090 - Advocacy, access, and visitation rights.
70.129.100 - Personal property—Storage space.
70.129.105 - Waiver of liability and resident rights limited.
70.129.110 - Disclosure, transfer, and discharge requirements.
70.129.120 - Restraints—Physical or chemical.
70.129.130 - Abuse, punishment, seclusion—Background checks.
70.129.140 - Quality of life—Rights.
70.129.150 - Disclosure of fees and notice requirements—Deposits.
70.129.160 - Ombuds implementation duties.
70.129.170 - Nonjudicial remedies through regulatory authorities encouraged—Remedies cumulative.
70.129.180 - Facility's policy on accepting medicaid as a payment source—Disclosure.
70.129.185 - Training materials for leadership and staff—Local health jurisdictions.