Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 72.10 - Health Care Services—Department of Corrections.
72.10.005 - Intent—Application.

RCW 72.10.005
Intent—Application.

It is the intent of the legislature that inmates in the custody of the department of corrections receive such basic medical services as may be mandated by the federal Constitution and the Constitution of the state of Washington. Notwithstanding any other laws, it is the further intent of the legislature that the department of corrections may contract directly with any persons, firms, agencies, or corporations qualified to provide such services. Nothing in this chapter is to be construed to authorize a reduction in state employment in service component areas presently rendering such services or to preclude work typically and historically performed by department employees.

[ 1989 c 157 § 1.]

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Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 72 - State Institutions

Chapter 72.10 - Health Care Services—Department of Corrections.

72.10.005 - Intent—Application.

72.10.010 - Definitions.

72.10.020 - Health services delivery plan—Reports to the legislature—Policy for distribution of personal hygiene items.

72.10.030 - Contracts for services.

72.10.040 - Rules.

72.10.050 - Rules to implement RCW 72.10.020.

72.10.060 - Inmates who have received mental health treatment—Notification to treatment provider at time of release.

72.10.070 - Prison medical director—Qualifications.