33 chapters · 477 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 professio…
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…