Wash. Admin. Code § 246-320-231

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024

Section 246-320-231 - Patient care unit or area

The purpose of this section is to guide the management of a patient area.

Hospitals must assure:

(1) Each patient room contains:

(a) A bed;

(b) A means for patient privacy; and

(c) A means to call for help or assistance;

(2) Each patient care unit has:

(a) A means for staff to clean their hands before giving care to a patient;

(b) Staff available at all times to provide care to patients; and

(c) A means for staff to record and maintain individual patient records;

(3) Staff respond to calls for help or assistance.

Wash. Admin. Code § 246-320-231

Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. 09-07-050, § 246-320-231, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09.