Washington § 74.42.250 Medication stop orders—Procedure for persons with developmental disabilities.

Washington Statutes

§ 74.42.250 — Medication stop orders—Procedure for persons with developmental disabilities.

Washington § 74.42.250

Title 74PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

Ch. 74.42NURSING HOMES—RESIDENT CARE, OPERATING STANDARDS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 74.42.250 (2026).

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(1)When the physician's order for medication does not include a specific time limit or a specific number of dosages, the facility shall notify the physician that the medication will be stopped at a date certain unless the medication is ordered continued by the physician. The facility shall so notify the physician every thirty days.

(2)A facility for the developmentally disabled shall have an automatic stop order on all drugs, unless such stoppage will place the patient in jeopardy.

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(1) When the physician's order for medication does not include a specific time limit or a specific number of dosages, the facility shall notify the physician that the medication will be stopped at a date certain unless the medication is ordered continued by the physician. The facility shall so notify the physician every thirty days.

(2) A facility for the developmentally disabled shall have an automatic stop order on all drugs, unless such stoppage will place the patient in jeopardy.