Wash. Admin. Code § 110-147-1655
What nursing services must I provide?
Effective Jul 1, 2018WSR 18-14-078Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW, RCW 74.15.030(2), 74.15.311(2), 74.13.032, 13.04.011, 74.13.020, 13.34.030, 74.13.031, 13.34.145, 74.15.311, 74.15.030, and 2013 c 105CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF
- (1) If you certify a foster home caring for chronically ill children or medically fragile children, you must arrange for regular nursing visits.
- (2) These must include at least monthly visits unless a different agreement is specified in the individual child's treatment plan.
- (3) The nurse must be registered and currently licensed in the state of Washington.
- (4) The nurse's name, address and telephone number must be readily available to the foster parents and/or staff at the home where services are provided.
- (5) The nurse must assist your agency in setting up a program that provides for regular medical check-ups and follow-up for special health care needs specified by the child's physician or your staff.
- (6) The nurse must advise and assist nonmedical staff in maintaining child health records, meeting daily health needs and caring for children with minor illnesses and injuries.
[WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-147-1655, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW, RCW 74.15.030(2), 74.15.311(2), 74.13.032, 13.04.011, 74.13.020, 13.34.030, 74.13.031, 13.34.145, 74.15.311, 74.15.030, and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, § 388-147-1655, filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.]