Washington Revised Code Title 74. Public Assistance § 74.42.285. Immunizations--Rules
Current as of April 06, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
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(1) Long-term care facilities shall:
(a) Provide access on-site or make available elsewhere for all residents to obtain the influenza virus immunization on an annual basis;
(b) Require that each resident, or the resident's legal representative, upon admission to the facility, be informed verbally and in writing of the benefits of receiving the influenza virus immunization and, if not previously immunized against pneumococcal disease, the benefits of the pneumococcal immunization.
(2) As used in this section, “long-term care facility” is limited to nursing homes licensed under chapter 18.51 RCW.
(3) The department of social and health services shall adopt rules to implement this section.
(4) This section and rules adopted under this section shall not apply to nursing homes conducted for those who rely exclusively upon treatment by nonmedical religious healing methods, including prayer.
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