RCW 74.42.285
Immunizations—Rules.
(1) Long-term care facilities shall:
(a) Provide access on-site or make available elsewhere for all residents to obtain the influenza virus immunization on an annual basis;
(b) Require that each resident, or the resident's legal representative, upon admission to the facility, be informed verbally and in writing of the benefits of receiving the influenza virus immunization and, if not previously immunized against pneumococcal disease, the benefits of the pneumococcal immunization.
(2) As used in this section, "long-term care facility" is limited to nursing homes licensed under chapter 18.51 RCW.
(3) The department of social and health services shall adopt rules to implement this section.
(4) This section and rules adopted under this section shall not apply to nursing homes conducted for those who rely exclusively upon treatment by nonmedical religious healing methods, including prayer.
[ 2002 c 256 § 2.]
NOTES:
Intent—Findings—2002 c 256: "It is the intent of the legislature to ensure that long-term care facilities are safe.
(1) The long-term care resident immunization act is intended to:
(a) Prevent and reduce the occurrence and severity of the influenza virus and pneumococcal disease by increasing the use of immunizations licensed by the food and drug administration;
(b) Avoid pain, suffering, and deaths that may result from the influenza virus and pneumococcal disease;
(c) Improve the well-being and quality of life of residents of long-term care facilities; and
(d) Reduce avoidable costs associated with treating the influenza virus and pneumococcal disease.
(2) The legislature finds that:
(a) Recent studies show that it is important to immunize older citizens against the influenza virus and pneumococcal disease;
(b) The centers for disease control and prevention recommend individuals living in long-term care facilities and those over age sixty-five receive immunizations against the influenza virus and pneumococcal disease;
(c) The influenza virus and pneumococcal disease have been identified as leading causes of death for citizens over age sixty-five; and
(d) Immunizations licensed by the food and drug administration are readily available and effective in reducing and preventing the severity of the influenza virus and pneumococcal disease." [ 2002 c 256 § 1.]
Short title—2002 c 256: "This act may be known and cited as the long-term care resident immunization act of 2002." [ 2002 c 256 § 3.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 74.42 - Nursing Homes—Resident Care, Operating Standards.
74.42.020 - Minimum standards.
74.42.030 - Resident to receive statement of rights, rules, services, and charges.
74.42.040 - Resident's rights regarding medical condition, care, and treatment.
74.42.050 - Residents to be treated with consideration, respect—Complaints.
74.42.055 - Discrimination against medicaid recipients prohibited.
74.42.056 - Department assessment of medicaid eligible individuals—Requirements.
74.42.057 - Notification regarding resident likely to become medicaid eligible.
74.42.058 - Department case management services.
74.42.060 - Management of residents' financial affairs.
74.42.080 - Confidentiality of records.
74.42.090 - Work tasks by residents.
74.42.110 - Freedom of association—Limits.
74.42.120 - Personal possessions.
74.42.130 - Individual financial records.
74.42.140 - Prescribed plan of care—Treatment, medication, diet services.
74.42.150 - Plan of care—Goals—Program—Responsibilities—Review.
74.42.170 - Rehabilitative services.
74.42.190 - Activities program—Recreation areas, equipment.
74.42.200 - Supervision of health care by physician—When required.
74.42.210 - Pharmacist services.
74.42.220 - Contracts for professional services from outside the agency.
74.42.225 - Self-medication programs for residents—Educational program—Implementation.
74.42.240 - Administering medication.
74.42.250 - Medication stop orders—Procedure for persons with developmental disabilities.
74.42.260 - Drug storage, security, inventory.
74.42.280 - Adverse drug reaction.
74.42.285 - Immunizations—Rules.
74.42.290 - Meal intervals—Food handling—Utensils—Disposal.
74.42.300 - Nutritionist—Menus, special diets.
74.42.310 - Staff duties at meals.
74.42.320 - Sanitary procedures for food preparation.
74.42.340 - Administrative support—Purchasing—Inventory control.
74.42.350 - Organization chart.
74.42.360 - Adequate staff—Minimum staffing standards—Exceptions—Definition.
74.42.370 - Licensed administrator.
74.42.380 - Director of nursing services.
74.42.390 - Communication system.
74.42.400 - Engineering and maintenance personnel.
74.42.420 - Resident record system.
74.42.430 - Written policy guidelines.
74.42.440 - Facility rated capacity not to be exceeded.
74.42.455 - Transitional care management.
74.42.460 - Organization plan and procedures.
74.42.470 - Infected employees.
74.42.490 - Room requirements—Waiver.
74.42.500 - Toilet and bathing facilities.
74.42.510 - Room for dining, recreation, social activities—Waiver.
74.42.540 - Building requirements.
74.42.560 - Emergency lighting for facilities housing persons with developmental disabilities.
74.42.570 - Health and safety requirements.
74.42.580 - Penalties for violation of standards.
74.42.620 - Departmental rules.
74.42.630 - Conflict with federal requirements.
74.42.640 - Quality assurance committee.
74.42.910 - Construction—Conflict with federal requirements.
74.42.920 - Chapter 74.42 RCW suspended—Effective date delayed until January 1, 1981.