AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
October 20, 2003
ADSA: NH #2003-033
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO WAC 388-97-076
Dear Nursing Facility/Home Administrator:
Enclosed is a Notification of Proposed Rule-Making (CR102) for amendments to Washington Administrative Code 388-97-076 Nursing Homes - Prevention of Abuse .
The purpose of amending this rule is to comply with the recently passed legislation Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1904 (Chapter 230, Laws of 2003) - an act relating to the reporting of incidents by mandated reporters. The proposed rule also includes editorial changes reflecting the recent change in the DSHS administration name to Aging and Disability Services Administration.
Comments are being solicited on these proposed rules. Written comments can be submitted by 5:00 pm on November 4, 2003 by e-mail at fernaaax@dshs.wa.gov or by regular mail to the following address:
DSHS Rules Coordinator
Rules and Policies Assistance Unit
P.O. Box 45850
Olympia, WA 98504-5850
Sincerely,
Patricia K. Lashway, Director
Residential Care Services
