Washington · statute · Wash. Rev. Code ch. 70.126 · 6 active provisions
The legislature finds that the cost of medical care in general and hospital care in particular has risen dramatically in recent years, and that in 1981, such costs rose faster than in any year since World War II. The purpose of RCW 70.126.001 through * 70.126.050 is to support the provision of less expensive and more a…
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Hospice" means a private or public agency or organization that administers and provides hospice care and is licensed by the department of social and health services as a hospice care agency.(2) "Hospice car…
(1) Home health care shall be provided by a home health agency and shall:(a) Be delivered by a registered nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, or home health aide on a part-time or intermittent basis;(b) Include, as applicable under the written plan, supplies and equipment such as:(i) Dr…
(1) Hospice care shall be provided by a hospice and shall meet the standards of RCW 70.126.020(1) (a) and (b)(ii) and (iii).(2) A written hospice care plan shall be approved by a physician and shall be reviewed at designated intervals.(3) The following services for necessary medical or palliative care shall be included…
The provisions of this chapter apply only for the purposes of determining benefits to be included in the offering of optional coverage for home health and hospice care services, as provided in RCW 48.21.220, 48.21A.090, and 48.44.320 and do not apply for the purposes of licensure.
This chapter does not apply to hospital at-home services provided by an acute care hospital licensed under chapter 70.41 RCW.