AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

March 15, 2002

AASA: NH #2002-008
REVISED ENFORCEMENT PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES

Dear Nursing Home/Facility Administrator:

This is to notify you of recent revisions to the NH Enforcement Principles and Procedures sent to you by RCS in November 2001. These documents are used by RCS staff.

If you are interested, you can access the revised procedures reflecting these revisions online at http://www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov/professional/default.htm#rc.

To access:

1. Scroll down to the heading "Nursing Homes" and
2. Select the bulleted topic, "Enforcement Principles and Procedures".

You are not required to obtain or be familiar with this document.

Sincerely,

Patricia K. Lashway, Director
Residential Care Services