Recordkeeping — Compliance with state, federal regulations — Health care information releases.
RCW 70.97.200
in effectThe facility shall: (1) Maintain adequate resident records to enable the provision of necessary behavior support, care, and services and to respond appropriately in emergency situations; (2) Comply with all state and federal requirements related to documentation, confidentiality, and information sharing, including chapters 10.77 , 70.02, 70.24, and 71.05 RCW; and (3) Where possible, obtain signed releases of information designating the department, the facility, and the department of corrections where the person is under its supervision, as recipients of health care information.
The facility shall:
(1) Maintain adequate resident records to enable the provision of necessary behavior support, care, and services and to respond appropriately in emergency situations;
(2) Comply with all state and federal requirements related to documentation, confidentiality, and information sharing, including chapters 10.77 , 70.02, 70.24, and 71.05 RCW; and
(3) Where possible, obtain signed releases of information designating the department, the facility, and the department of corrections where the person is under its supervision, as recipients of health care information.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=70.97&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026