It is the intent of the legislature in enacting chapter 99, Laws of 1975 1st ex. sess. to establish (1) a system for the imposition of prompt and effective sanctions against nursing homes in violation of the laws and regulations of this state relating to patient care; (2) an inspection and reporting system to insure that nursing homes are in compliance with state statutes and regulations pertaining to patient care; and (3) a mechanism to insure that licenses are issued to or retained by only those nursing homes that meet state standards for resident health and safety.
RCW 18.51.007
Legislative intent.
Applied in 4 court decisions — leading case Donohoe v. State (2006)
Most recently applied in 135 Wash. App. 824 - Donohoe v. State (August 2006)
1981 1st ex.s. c 2 s 14; 1975 1st ex.s. c 99 s 3.
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