# WAC 246-335-340: WAC 246-335-340. Survey and investigation

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_335_340

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 246-335-340
- **Heading:** WAC 246-335-340. Survey and investigation
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 246 / Chapter 246-335 / Section 246-335-340

## Text

To ensure compliance with chapters 246-335 WAC and 70.127 RCW, the department may:
(1) Conduct unannounced surveys at any time and at least once during a licensure period, except for agencies approved through substantial equivalency according to WAC 246-335-350 ;
(2) Survey a licensee at any time if the department has reason to believe the licensee is providing unsafe, insufficient, inadequate or inappropriate client or patient care;
(3) Investigate any person suspected of advertising, operating, managing, conducting, opening or maintaining an in-home services agency or providing in-home services, including hospice care center services, without a license unless exempt from licensure under RCW 70.127.040 and 70.127.050 ;
(4) Investigate complaints against in-home services licensees that allege noncompliance with chapter 70.127 RCW and this chapter;
(5) Investigate allegations of noncompliance with RCW 43.43.830 through 43.43.842 , and, when necessary, in consultation with law enforcement personnel; and
(6) Require the licensee to complete additional criminal history background checks and disclosure statements for an individual associated with the licensee or having direct contact with children under sixteen years of age, people with developmental disabilities, or vulnerable persons if the department has reason to believe that offenses specified under RCW 43.43.830 have occurred since completion of the previous disclosure statement and criminal background inquiry.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 246-335-300 WAC 246-335-300. Scope and purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_335_300.md)
- [WAC 246-335-305 WAC 246-335-305. Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_335_305.md)
- [WAC 246-335-310 WAC 246-335-310. Definitions — General](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_335_310.md)
- [WAC 246-335-315 WAC 246-335-315. License required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_335_315.md)
- [WAC 246-335-320 WAC 246-335-320. Initial application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_335_320.md)
- [WAC 246-335-325 WAC 246-335-325. License renewal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_335_325.md)
- [WAC 246-335-330 WAC 246-335-330. Change of ownership](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_335_330.md)
- [WAC 246-335-335 WAC 246-335-335. Applicant or licensee responsibilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_335_335.md)
- [WAC 246-335-340 WAC 246-335-340. Survey and investigation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_335_340.md)
- [WAC 246-335-345 WAC 246-335-345. Statement of deficiencies, plan of correction, and enforcement action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_335_345.md)
- [WAC 246-335-350 WAC 246-335-350. Substantial equivalency to the state survey requirement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_335_350.md)
- [WAC 246-335-355 WAC 246-335-355. Exemptions and alternative methods](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_335_355.md)
- [WAC 246-335-405 WAC 246-335-405. Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_335_405.md)
- [WAC 246-335-410 WAC 246-335-410. Definitions — Home care](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_335_410.md)

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