(1) Residents are encouraged to coordinate with their attending physician and receive instructions on how to continue any prescribed care, treatment or medication during any furlough.
(2) Authorized absences of ninety-six hours or less are not considered furloughs.
(3) A furlough may not exceed fifteen days at any one time except in the case of an emergency or extenuating circumstances.
(4) Furlough time may not exceed thirty days in any twelve-month period without a review for continued need for care and services.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.60A.070 and chapter 72.36 RCW. 94-22-050, § 484-20-115, filed 10/31/94, effective 12/1/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.60A.070. 92-17-046, § 484-20-115, filed 8/14/92, effective 9/14/92; Order 7659, § 484-20-115, filed 7/28/77.]