A department of corrections or chief law enforcement officer responsible for the operation of a jail shall make reasonable efforts to collaborate with managed care organizations, as defined in RCW 71.24.025, for the purposes of care coordination activities and improving health care delivery and release planning for persons confined in the jail.

NOTES:

Findings—Intent—Conflict with federal requirements—2021 c 166: See notes following RCW 74.09.670.

Terms Used In Washington Code 70.48.520

  • delivery: means the actual, constructive, or attempted transfer from one person to another of medication whether or not there is an agency relationship. See Washington Code 70.48.020
  • Health care: means preventive, diagnostic, and rehabilitative services provided by licensed health care professionals and/or facilities; such care to include providing prescription drugs where indicated. See Washington Code 70.48.020
  • Jail: means any holding, detention, special detention, or correctional facility as defined in this section. See Washington Code 70.48.020
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