WAC 246-320-111   Hospital responsibilities.  This section identifies a hospital obligation, actions and responsibilities to comply with the hospital law and rules.

     (1) Hospitals must:

     (a) Comply with chapter 70.41 RCW and this chapter;

     (b) Only set up inpatient beds within the licensed bed capacity approved by the department or the medicare provider agreement; and

     (c) Receive approval for additional inpatient beds as required in chapter 70.38 RCW before exceeding department approved bed capacity.

     (2) A hospital accredited by the Joint Commission or American Osteopathic Association must:

     (a) Notify the department of an accreditation survey within two business days following completion of the survey; and

     (b) Notify the department in writing of the accreditation decision and any changes in accreditation status within thirty calendar days of receiving the accreditation report.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. 09-07-050, § 246-320-111, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09.]