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WA Rev Code § 70.125.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.125 - Victims of Sexual Assault Act.|70.125.010 - Short title.

RCW 70.125.010 Short title.This chapter may be known and cited as the Victims of Sexual Assault Act.[ 1979 ex.s. c 219 § 1.]NOTES:Severability—1979 ex.s. c 219: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1979 ex.s. c 219 § 22.]
WA Rev Code § 70.125.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.125 - Victims of Sexual Assault Act.|70.125.020 - Findings.

RCW 70.125.020 Findings.The legislature hereby finds and declares that:(1) Sexual assault is a serious crime in society, affecting a large number of children, women, and men each year;(2) Efforts over many years to distribute information and collect data have demonstrated the incidence of sexual assault that continues to impact communities, families, and individuals;(3) Over the past three decades, law enforcement, prosecutors, medical professionals, educators, mental health providers, public health professionals, and victim advocates have benefited from a commitment to training and learning regarding appropriate responses to and services for victims of sexual assault;(4) This same effort has resulted in increased public awareness of sexual assault and its impact on communities, families, and individuals;(5) Law enforcement, prosecutors, medical professionals, educators, mental health providers, public health professionals, and victim advocates should continue to work closely and collaboratively to improve responses to and services for victims of sexual assault;(6) The physical, emotional, financial, and psychological needs of victims and their families are particularly well-served by timely and effective services provided in local communities; and(7) Persons who are victims of sexual assault benefit directly from continued public awareness and education, prosecutions of offenders, a criminal justice system which treats them in a humane manner, and access to victim-centered, culturally relevant services.[ 2012 c 29 § 9; 1979 ex.s. c 219 § 2.]NOTES:Severability—1979 ex.s. c 219: See note following RCW 70.125.010.
WA Rev Code § 70.125.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.125 - Victims of Sexual Assault Act.|70.125.030 - Definitions.

RCW 70.125.030 Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Community sexual assault program" means a community-based social service agency that is qualified to provide and provides core services to victims of sexual assault.(2) "Core services" means those services that are victim-centered community-based advocacy responses to alleviate the impact of sexual assault, as delineated in the Washington state sexual assault services plan of 1995 and its subsequent revisions.(3) "Department" means the department of commerce.(4) "Law enforcement agencies" means police and sheriff's departments and tribal law enforcement departments or agencies of this state.(5) "Personal representative" means a friend, relative, attorney, or employee or volunteer from a community sexual assault program or specialized treatment service provider.(6) "Services for underserved populations" means culturally relevant victim-centered community-based advocacy responses to alleviate the impact of sexual assault, as delineated in the Washington state sexual assault services plan of 1995 and its subsequent revisions.(7) "Sexual assault" means one or more of the following:(a) Rape or rape of a child;(b) Assault with intent to commit rape or rape of a child;(c) Incest or indecent liberties;(d) Child molestation;(e) Sexual misconduct with a minor;(f) Custodial sexual misconduct;(g) Crimes with a sexual motivation;(h) Sexual exploitation or commercial sex abuse of a minor;(i) Promoting prostitution; or(j) An attempt to commit any of the aforementioned offenses.(8) "Specialized services" means those services intended to alleviate the impact of sexual assault, as delineated in the Washington state sexual assault services plan of 1995 and its subsequent revisions.(9) "Victim" means any person who suffers physical, emotional, financial, and psychological impact as a proximate result of a sexual assault.[ 2012 c 29 § 10. Prior: 2009 c 565 § 50; 2000 c 54 § 1; 1999 c 45 § 6; 1996 c 123 § 6; 1988 c 145 § 19; 1979 ex.s. c 219 § 3.]NOTES:Transfer of powers and duties—1996 c 123: "The powers and duties of the department of social and health services under this chapter shall be transferred to the *department of community, trade, and economic development on July 1, 1996. The department of social and health services shall transfer all unspent appropriated funds, records, and documents necessary to facilitate a successful transfer." [ 1996 c 123 § 9.]*Reviser's note: The "department of community, trade, and economic development" was renamed the "department of commerce" by 2009 c 565.Effective date—1996 c 123: See note following RCW 43.280.010.Effective date—Savings—Application—1988 c 145: See notes following RCW 9A.44.010.Severability—1979 ex.s. c 219: See note following RCW 70.125.010.
WA Rev Code § 70.125.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.125 - Victims of Sexual Assault Act.|70.125.060 - Personal representative may accompany victim during treatment or proceedings.

RCW 70.125.060 Personal representative may accompany victim during treatment or proceedings.If the victim of a sexual assault so desires, a personal representative of the victim's choice may accompany the victim to the hospital or other health care facility, and to proceedings concerning the alleged assault, including police and prosecution interviews and court proceedings.[ 1979 ex.s. c 219 § 6.]NOTES:Severability—1979 ex.s. c 219: See note following RCW 70.125.010.
WA Rev Code § 70.125.065 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.125 - Victims of Sexual Assault Act.|70.125.065 - Records of community sexual assault program and underserved populations provider not available as part of discovery—Exceptions.

RCW 70.125.065 Records of community sexual assault program and underserved populations provider not available as part of discovery—Exceptions.Records maintained by a community sexual assault program and underserved populations provider shall not be made available to any defense attorney as part of discovery in a sexual assault case unless:(1) A written pretrial motion is made by the defendant to the court stating that the defendant is requesting discovery of the community sexual assault program or underserved populations provider records;(2) The written motion is accompanied by an affidavit or affidavits setting forth specifically the reasons why the defendant is requesting discovery of the community sexual assault program or underserved populations provider records;(3) The court reviews the community sexual assault program or underserved populations provider records in camera to determine whether the community sexual assault program or underserved populations provider records are relevant and whether the probative value of the records is outweighed by the victim's privacy interest in the confidentiality of such records taking into account the further trauma that may be inflicted upon the victim by the disclosure of the records to the defendant; and(4) The court enters an order stating whether the records or any part of the records are discoverable and setting forth the basis for the court's findings.[ 2012 c 29 § 11; 1981 c 145 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 70.126.001 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.126 - Home Health Care and Hospice Care.|70.126.001 - Legislative finding.

RCW 70.126.001 Legislative finding.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 appropriate levels of care, home health care and hospice care, in order to avoid hospitalization or shorten hospital stays.[ 1983 c 249 § 4.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 70.126.040 and 70.126.050 were repealed by 1988 c 245 § 34, effective July 1, 1989.Effective date—Implementation—1983 c 249: "This act shall take effect on July 1, 1984. The department of social and health services shall immediately take such steps as are necessary to insure that this act is implemented on its effective date." [ 1983 c 249 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 70.126.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.126 - Home Health Care and Hospice Care.|70.126.010 - Definitions.

RCW 70.126.010 Definitions.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 care" means care prescribed and supervised by the attending physician and provided by the hospice to the terminally ill in accordance with the standards of RCW 70.126.030.(3) "Home health agency" means a private or public agency or organization that administers and provides home health care and is licensed by the department of social and health services as a home health care agency.(4) "Home health care" means services, supplies, and medical equipment that meet the standards of RCW 70.126.020, prescribed and supervised by the attending physician, and provided through a home health agency and rendered to members in their residences when hospitalization would otherwise be required.(5) "Home health aide" means a person employed by a home health agency or a hospice who is providing part-time or intermittent care under the supervision of a registered nurse, a physical therapist, occupational therapist, or speech therapist. Such care includes ambulation and exercise, assistance with self-administered medications, reporting changes in patients' conditions and needs, completing appropriate records, and personal care or household services that are needed to achieve the medically desired results.(6) "Home health care plan of treatment" means a written plan of care established and periodically reviewed by a physician that describes medically necessary home health care to be provided to a patient for treatment of illness or injury.(7) "Hospice plan of care" means a written plan of care established and periodically reviewed by a physician that describes hospice care to be provided to a terminally ill patient for palliation or medically necessary treatment of an illness or injury.(8) "Physician" means a physician licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW.[ 1988 c 245 § 29; 1984 c 22 § 4; 1983 c 249 § 5.]NOTES:Effective date—1984 c 22: See note following RCW 48.21.220.Effective date—1983 c 249: See note following RCW 70.126.001.
WA Rev Code § 70.126.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.126 - Home Health Care and Hospice Care.|70.126.020 - Home health care—Services and supplies included, not included.

RCW 70.126.020 Home health care—Services and supplies included, not included.(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) Drugs and medicines that are legally obtainable only upon a physician's written prescription, and insulin;(ii) Rental of durable medical apparatus and medical equipment such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, respirators, splints, trusses, braces, or crutches needed for treatment;(iii) Supplies normally used for hospital inpatients and dispensed by the home health agency such as oxygen, catheters, needles, syringes, dressings, materials used in aseptic techniques, irrigation solutions, and intravenous fluids.(2) The following services may be included when medically necessary, ordered by the attending physician, and included in the approved plan of treatment:(a) Licensed practical nurses;(b) Respiratory therapists;(c) Social workers holding a master's degree or further advanced degree from a social work educational program accredited and approved as provided in RCW 18.320.010;(d) Ambulance service that is certified by the physician as necessary in the approved plan of treatment because of the patient's physical condition or for unexpected emergency situations.(3) Services not included in home health care include:(a) Nonmedical, custodial, or housekeeping services except by home health aides as ordered in the approved plan of treatment;(b) "Meals on Wheels" or similar food services;(c) Nutritional guidance;(d) Services performed by family members;(e) Services not included in an approved plan of treatment;(f) Supportive environmental materials such as handrails, ramps, telephones, air conditioners, and similar appliances and devices.[ 2011 c 89 § 12; 1984 c 22 § 5; 1983 c 249 § 6.]NOTES:Effective date—2011 c 89: See note following RCW 18.320.005.Findings—2011 c 89: See RCW 18.320.005.Effective date—1984 c 22: See note following RCW 48.21.220.Effective date—1983 c 249: See note following RCW 70.126.001.
WA Rev Code § 70.126.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.126 - Home Health Care and Hospice Care.|70.126.030 - Hospice care—Provider, plan, services included.

RCW 70.126.030 Hospice care—Provider, plan, services included.(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 when ordered by the attending physician and included in the approved plan of treatment:(a) Short-term care as an inpatient;(b) Care of the terminally ill in an individual's home on an outpatient basis as included in the approved plan of treatment;(c) Respite care that is continuous care in the most appropriate setting for a maximum of five days per three-month period of hospice care.[ 1984 c 22 § 6; 1983 c 249 § 7.]NOTES:Effective date—1984 c 22: See note following RCW 48.21.220.Effective date—1983 c 249: See note following RCW 70.126.001.
WA Rev Code § 70.126.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.126 - Home Health Care and Hospice Care.|70.126.060 - Application of chapter.

RCW 70.126.060 Application of chapter.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.[ 1988 c 245 § 30.]
WA Rev Code § 70.127.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.127 - In-Home Services Agencies.|70.127.005 - Legislative intent.

RCW 70.127.005 Legislative intent.The legislature finds that the availability of home health, hospice, and home care services has improved the quality of life for Washington's citizens. However, the delivery of these services bring risks because the in-home location of services makes their actual delivery virtually invisible. Also, the complexity of products, services, and delivery systems in today's health care delivery system challenges even informed and healthy individuals. The fact that these services are delivered to the state's most vulnerable population, the ill or disabled who are frequently also elderly, adds to these risks.It is the intent of the legislature to protect the citizens of Washington state by licensing home health, hospice, and home care agencies. This legislation is not intended to unreasonably restrict entry into the in-home service marketplace. Standards established are intended to be the minimum necessary to ensure safe and competent care, and should be demonstrably related to patient safety and welfare.[ 1988 c 245 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 70.127.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.127 - In-Home Services Agencies.|70.127.020 - Licenses required after July 1, 1990—Penalties.

RCW 70.127.020 Licenses required after July 1, 1990—Penalties.(1) After July 1, 1990, a license is required for a person to advertise, operate, manage, conduct, open, or maintain an in-home services agency.(2) An in-home services agency license is required for a nursing home, hospital, or other person that functions as a home health, hospice, hospice care center, or home care agency.(3) Any person violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day of a continuing violation is a separate violation.(4) If any corporation conducts any activity for which a license is required by this chapter without the required license, it may be punished by forfeiture of its corporate charter.(5) All fines, forfeitures, and penalties collected or assessed by a court because of a violation of this section shall be deposited in the department's local fee account.[ 2003 c 53 § 363; 2000 c 175 § 2; 1988 c 245 § 3.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.Effective date—2000 c 175: See note following RCW 70.127.010.
WA Rev Code § 70.127.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.127 - In-Home Services Agencies.|70.127.030 - Use of certain terms limited to licensees.

RCW 70.127.030 Use of certain terms limited to licensees.It is unlawful for any person to use the words:(1) "Home health agency," "home health care services," "visiting nurse services," "home health," or "home health services" in its corporate or business name, or advertise using such words unless licensed to provide those services under this chapter;(2) "Hospice agency," "hospice," "hospice services," "hospice care," or "hospice care center" in its corporate or business name, or advertise using such words unless licensed to provide those services under this chapter;(3) "Home care agency," "home care services," or "home care" in its corporate or business name, or advertise using such words unless licensed to provide those services under this chapter; or(4) "In-home services agency," "in-home services," or any similar term to indicate that a person is a home health, home care, hospice care center, or hospice agency in its corporate or business name, or advertise using such words unless licensed to provide those services under this chapter.[ 2000 c 175 § 3; 1988 c 245 § 4.]NOTES:Effective date—2000 c 175: See note following RCW 70.127.010.
WA Rev Code § 70.127.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.127 - In-Home Services Agencies.|70.127.050 - Volunteer organizations—Use of phrase "volunteer hospice."

RCW 70.127.050 Volunteer organizations—Use of phrase "volunteer hospice."(1) An entity that provides hospice care without receiving compensation for delivery of any of its services is exempt from licensure pursuant to RCW 70.127.020(1) if it notifies the department, on forms provided by the department, of its name, address, name of owner, and a statement affirming that it provides hospice care without receiving compensation for delivery of any of its services. This form must be filed with the department within sixty days after being informed in writing by the department of this requirement for obtaining exemption from licensure under this chapter.(2) For the purposes of this section, it is not relevant if the entity compensates its staff. For the purposes of this section, the word "compensation" does not include donations.(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of RCW 70.127.030(2), an entity that provides hospice care without receiving compensation for delivery of any of its services is allowed to use the phrase "volunteer hospice."(4) Nothing in this chapter precludes an entity providing hospice care without receiving compensation for delivery of any of its services from obtaining a hospice license if it so chooses, but that entity would be exempt from the requirements set forth in RCW 70.127.080(1)(d).[ 2000 c 175 § 5; 1993 c 42 § 3; 1988 c 245 § 6.]NOTES:Effective date—2000 c 175: See note following RCW 70.127.010.Severability—Effective dates—1993 c 42: See notes following RCW 70.127.010.
WA Rev Code § 70.127.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.127 - In-Home Services Agencies.|70.127.080 - Licenses—Application procedure and requirements.

RCW 70.127.080 Licenses—Application procedure and requirements.(1) An applicant for an in-home services agency license shall:(a) File a written application on a form provided by the department;(b) Demonstrate ability to comply with this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter;(c) Cooperate with on-site survey conducted by the department except as provided in RCW 70.127.085;(d) Provide evidence of and maintain professional liability, public liability, and property damage insurance in an amount established by the department, based on industry standards. This subsection shall not apply to hospice agency applicants that provide hospice care without receiving compensation for delivery of services;(e) Provide documentation of an organizational structure, and the identity of the applicant, officers, administrator, directors of clinical services, partners, managing employees, or owners of ten percent or more of the applicant's assets;(f) File with the department for approval a description of the service area in which the applicant will operate and a description of how the applicant intends to provide management and supervision of services throughout the service area. The department shall adopt rules necessary to establish criteria for approval that are related to appropriate management and supervision of services throughout the service area. In developing the rules, the department may not establish criteria that:(i) Limit the number or type of agencies in any service area; or(ii) Limit the number of persons any agency may serve within its service area unless the criteria are related to the need for trained and available staff to provide services within the service area;(g) File with the department a list of the home health, hospice, and home care services provided directly and under contract;(h) Pay to the department a license fee as provided in RCW 70.127.090;(i) Comply with RCW 43.43.830 through 43.43.842 for criminal background checks; and(j) Provide any other information that the department may reasonably require.(2) A certificate of need under chapter 70.38 RCW is not required for licensure except for the operation of a hospice care center.[ 2000 c 175 § 6; 1999 c 190 § 2; 1993 c 42 § 4; 1988 c 245 § 9.]NOTES:Effective date—2000 c 175: See note following RCW 70.127.010.Severability—Effective dates—1993 c 42: See notes following RCW 70.127.010.