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WAC 388-97-3240

Safety—Poisons and nonmedical chemicals.

The nursing home must ensure that poisons and nonmedicinal chemicals are stored in containers identified with warning labels. The containers must be stored:
(1) In a separate locked storage when not in use by staff; and
(2) Separate from drugs used for medicinal purposes.
[Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.51 and 74.42 RCW and 42 C.F.R. 489.52. WSR 08-20-062, § 388-97-3240, filed 9/24/08, effective 11/1/08.]