Wash. Rev. Code § 18.51.005

Current through 2024
Section 18.51.005 - Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the development, establishment, and enforcement of standards for the maintenance and operation of nursing homes, which, in the light of advancing knowledge, will promote safe and adequate care and treatment of the individuals therein. An important secondary purpose is the improvement of nursing home practices by educational methods so that such practices eventually exceed the minimum requirements of the basic law and its original standards.

RCW 18.51.005

1951 c 117 § 1.