WAC 246-322-150   Clinical facilities.  The licensee shall provide:

     (1) An adequate number of counseling or treatment rooms for group or individual therapy programs with reasonable soundproofing to maintain confidentiality;

     (2) One or more seclusion rooms, with or without an exterior window, intended for short-term occupancy, with:

     (a) Staff-controlled locks and relites in the door, or equivalent;

     (b) Provisions for authorized staff to observe the occupant at all times;

     (c) A minimum of eighty square feet of floor space, exclusive of fixed equipment, with a minimum room dimension of eight feet; and

     (d) Shielded, tamper-proof lighting fixtures;

     (3) One or more physical examination rooms, with or without an exterior window, equipped with:

     (a) An examination table;

     (b) Examination light;

     (c) Storage for medical supplies and equipment; and

     (d) A readily accessible handwashing sink, soap dispenser, and acceptable single-use hand-drying device; and

     (4) Secure areas to properly store and handle medical supplies and medications.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 71.12 RCW and RCW 43.60.040. 95-22-012, § 246-322-150, filed 10/20/95, effective 11/20/95.]