WAC 246-330-130   Adverse events.  (1) As found in the list of serious reportable events adopted by the National Quality Forum in 2002 (and as updated), in its consensus report on serious reportable events in health care, "serious disability" means a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits the major life activities of a patient.

     (2) Ambulatory surgical facilities must:

     (a) Notify the department according to RCW 70.56.020 whenever an adverse event is confirmed in the facility; and

     (b) Send the department a report regarding the event according to RCW 70.56.020.

     (3) The department will assure all notifications and reports submitted to the department are maintained confidentially according to RCW 70.56.050.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.230 RCW. 09-09-032, § 246-330-130, filed 4/7/09, effective 5/8/09.]