Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 70.129 - Long-Term Care Resident Rights.
70.129.130 - Abuse, punishment, seclusion—Background checks.

RCW 70.129.130
Abuse, punishment, seclusion—Background checks.

The resident has the right to be free from verbal, sexual, physical, and mental abuse, corporal punishment, and involuntary seclusion.
(1) The facility must not use verbal, mental, sexual, or physical abuse, including corporal punishment or involuntary seclusion.
(2) Subject to available resources, the department of social and health services shall provide background checks required by RCW 43.43.842 for employees of facilities licensed under chapter 18.20 RCW without charge to the facility.

[ 1994 c 214 § 14.]

Structure Revised Code of Washington

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.

70.129.010 - Definitions.

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.

70.129.060 - Grievances.

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.

70.129.190 - Essential support person.

70.129.901 - Conflict with federal requirements—1994 c 214.