WAC 246-335-290   Receiving, storage and distribution facilities.  A hospice care center applicant or licensee must:

     (1) Provide bulk and general supply storage constructed to control pests, and prevent spoilage, contamination, damage, and corrosion of goods including:

     (a) Protection against inclement weather;

     (b) Secured spaces with appropriate environmental conditions in accordance with federal and state laws and rules on supplies and medication storage if pharmaceuticals are stored; and

     (c) Off-floor storage when required to prevent contamination and water damage to stores;

     (2) Provide receiving and unloading area with:

     (a) Administrative work space;

     (b) Security and protection for supplies; and

     (c) Location to prevent vehicle exhaust from entering the hospice care center; and

     (3) Provide storage if needed for:

     (a) Flammable and combustible liquid storage;

     (b) Laboratory chemicals;

     (c) Medical compressed gases;

     (d) Gaseous oxidizing materials;

     (e) Pesticides, cleaning compounds, and toxic substances; and

     (f) Mobile housekeeping equipment.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.127 RCW. 02-18-026, § 246-335-290, filed 8/23/02, effective 10/1/02.]