WAC 246-335-140   License required.  (1) A person must possess a current license issued by the department before advertising, operating, managing, conducting, opening or maintaining a hospice care center.

     (2) Prior to being issued a license as a hospice care center, an applicant must:

     (a) Be licensed as an in-home services agency licensed to provide hospice services;

     (b) Obtain a certificate of need under chapter 70.38 RCW;

     (c) Complete the construction review process;

     (d) Receive a certificate of occupancy by local building officials;

     (e) Submit a completed application and appropriate fee;

     (f) Develop policies and procedures addressing the content of this chapter; and

     (g) Meet the requirements of this chapter as determined by an initial survey completed by the department.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.127 RCW. 02-18-026, § 246-335-140, filed 8/23/02, effective 10/1/02.]