70.129.105 - Waiver of liability and resident rights limited. - Washington Statutes

Waiver of liability and resident rights limited.

No long-term care facility or nursing facility licensed under chapter 18.51 RCW shall require or request residents to sign waivers of potential liability for losses of personal property or injury, or to sign waivers of residents' rights set forth in this chapter or in the applicable licensing or certification laws.

[1997 c 392 § 211; 1994 c 214 § 17.]

Notes: Short title -- Findings -- Construction -- Conflict with federal requirements -- Part headings and captions not law -- 1997 c 392: See notes following RCW 74.39A.009.