This section identifies the actions and responsibilities of a licensed ambulatory surgical facility.

1. (1) An ambulatory surgical facility must comply with chapter 70.230 RCW and this chapter;

2. (2) An ambulatory surgical facility certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services or accredited by the Joint Commission, Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care or American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities must:

   1. (a) Notify the department of a certification or an accreditation survey within two business days following completion of the survey; and
   2. (b) Notify the department in writing of the accreditation decision and any changes in accreditation status within thirty calendar days of receiving the accreditation report.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.230 RCW. WSR 09-09-032, § 246-330-105, filed 4/7/09, effective 5/8/09.]