WAC 246-335-120   Home medical supplies and equipment.  This section applies only to home health and hospice agencies and hospice care centers providing or contracting for medical supplies or equipment services. The applicant or licensee must:

     (1) If the applicant or licensee provides medical supplies or equipment services, develop and implement policies and procedures to:

     (a) Maintain medical supplies and equipment;

     (b) Clean, inspect, repair and calibrate equipment per the manufacturers' recommendations, and document the date and name of individual conducting the activity;

     (c) Assure safe handling and storage of medical supplies and equipment;

     (d) Inform the patient or designated family member of the cost and method of payment for equipment, equipment repairs and equipment replacement;

     (e) Document the patient or designated family member's approval;

     (f) Instruct each patient or family to use and maintain supplies and equipment in a language or format the patient or family understands, using one or more of the following:

     (i) Written instruction;

     (ii) Verbal instruction; or

     (iii) Demonstration;

     (g) Document the patient or family understanding of the instructions provided;

     (h) Replace supplies and equipment essential for the health or safety of the patient; and

     (i) Identify and replace equipment recalled by the manufacturer.

     (2) If the applicant or licensee contracts for medical supplies or equipment services, develop and implement policies and procedures to assure that contractors have policies and procedures consistent with subsection (1) of this section.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.127 RCW. 02-18-026, § 246-335-120, filed 8/23/02, effective 10/1/02.]