- (1) Adult day centers must have written documentation of the organizational structure and administration of the program.
(2) Organizational and administrative documentation must include but are not limited to:
- (a) Core values and mission statement of the organization;
- (b) Ethical standards of the center and professional standards of conduct;
- (c) Short and long-range program goals;
- (d) Definition of the target population, including number, age, and needs of participants;
- (e) Geographical definition of the service area;
- (f) Hours and days of operation of the center or a combination of centers under single ownership must operate at least three days a week for four consecutive hours, with each center providing at least four hours of programming a day;
- (g) Description of basic services and any optional services;
- (h) Description of service delivery;
- (i) Business structure, articles of organization or bylaws, as applicable;
- (j) Current business license;
- (k) Names and addresses of the center's owners, officers, and directors, as applicable;
- (l) Certificates of insurance, including but not limited to property and general liability insurance; business auto if the center uses vehicles to transport clients; professional liability; workers' compensation; employers' liability if applicable; coverage for acts and omissions of employees and volunteers; and certificates of insurance for any subcontractors;
- (m) Minutes of last three meetings of the board of directors, if applicable, and the advisory committee;
(n) Role and functions of an advisory committee which must:
- (i) Meet at least twice a year; and
(ii) Be representative of the community and include family members of current or past clients and nonvoting staff representatives;
- (A) When an adult day center is a subdivision of a multifunction organization, a committee or subcommittee of the governing body of the multifunction organization may serve as the advisory committee; or
- (B) A single purpose agency may utilize its governing board as an advisory committee;
- (o) An organizational chart illustrating the lines of authority and communication channels of the center, which must be available to all staff and clients;
- (p) A calendar of programming (or sample calendar if the center is new), including alternative programming options;
(q) A monthly menu or sample menu if the center is new, which accommodates each resident's:
- (i) Preferences;
- (ii) Food allergies and sensitivities;
- (iii) Caloric needs;
- (iv) Cultural and ethnic background; and
- (v) Physical condition that may make food intake difficult such as being hard for the resident to chew or swallow;
- (r) Current building, health, food service and fire safety inspection reports, and food handler permits, as applicable; and
- (s) Quality improvement plans and results.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090. WSR 18-18-006, § 388-71-0736, filed 8/23/18, effective 9/23/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 74.09.520. WSR 15-01-174, § 388-71-0736, filed 12/23/14, effective 1/23/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.04.057, 74.04.200, 74.08.090, 74.09.520, and 74.39A.030. WSR 03-06-024, § 388-71-0736, filed 2/24/03, effective 7/1/03.]