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Washington Revised Code Title 70. Public Health and Safety § 70.38.250. Redistribution and addition of beds--Determination

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) The need for projects identified in *RCW 70.38.240 shall be determined using the individual planning area's estimated nursing home bed need ratio and includes but is not limited to the following criteria:

(a) The current capacity of nursing homes and other long-term care services;

(b) The occupancy rates of nursing homes and other long-term care services over the previous two-year period; and

(c) The ability of the other long-term care services to serve all people regardless of payor source.

(2) For the purposes of this section, nursing home beds include long-term care units or distinct part long-term care units located in a hospital that is licensed under chapter 70.41 RCW.

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