Title 72 — Title 72 STATE INSTITUTIONS
33 chapters · 476 sections in this title.
RCW 72.10.005 Intent—Application.
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It is the intent of the legislature that inmates in the custody of the department of corrections receive such basic medical services as may be mandated by the federal Constitution and the Constitution of the state of Washington. Notwithstanding any other laws, it is the further i…
RCW 72.10.010 Definitions.
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As used in this chapter:(1) "Department" means the department of corrections.(2) "Health care practitioner" means an individual or firm licensed or certified to actively engage in a regulated health profession.(3) "Health profession" means those licensed or regulated professions …
RCW 72.10.020 Health services delivery plan—Reports to the legislature—Policy for distribution of personal hygiene items.
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(1) Upon entry into the correctional system, offenders shall receive an initial medical examination. The department shall prepare a health profile for each offender that includes at least the following information: (a) An identification of the offender's serious medical and denta…
RCW 72.10.030 Contracts for services.
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(1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the secretary may enter into contracts with health care practitioners, health care facilities, and other entities or agents as may be necessary to provide medical, behavioral health, and chemical dependency treatment care to inmate…
RCW 72.10.040 Rules.
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The secretary shall have the power to make rules necessary to carry out the intent of this chapter.[ 1989 c 157 s 5.]
RCW 72.10.050 Rules to implement RCW 72.10.020.
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The department shall adopt rules to implement RCW 72.10.020.[ 1995 1st sp.s. c 19 s 18.]Notes:Findings—Purpose—Short title—Severability—Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 19: See notes following RCW 72.09.450.
RCW 72.10.060 Inmates who have received mental health treatment—Notification to treatment provider at time of release.
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The secretary shall, for any person committed to a state correctional facility after July 1, 1998, inquire at the time of commitment whether the person had received outpatient mental health treatment within the two years preceding confinement and the name of the person providing …
RCW 72.10.070 Prison medical director—Qualifications.
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(1) The department shall establish minimum job qualifications for the position of prison medical director in accordance with best practices.(2) A candidate for prison medical director must meet the established minimum qualifications to be considered for the position.(3) The estab…