# WAC 388-78A-2060: WAC 388-78A-2060. Preadmission assessment

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_78A_2060

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 388-78A-2060
- **Heading:** WAC 388-78A-2060. Preadmission assessment
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 388 / Chapter 388-78A / Section 388-78A-2060

## Text

The assisted living facility must conduct a preadmission assessment for each prospective resident that includes the following information, unless unavailable despite the best efforts of the assisted living facility:
(1) Medical history;
(2) Necessary and contraindicated medications;
(3) A licensed medical or health professional's diagnosis, unless the prospective resident objects for religious reasons;
(4) Significant known behaviors or symptoms that may cause concern or require special care;
(5) Mental illness diagnosis, except where protected by confidentiality laws;
(6) Level of personal care needs;
(7) Activities and service preferences; and
(8) Preferences regarding other issues important to the prospective resident, such as food and daily routine.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 388-78A-2010 WAC 388-78A-2010. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_78A_2010.md)
- [WAC 388-78A-2020 WAC 388-78A-2020. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_78A_2020.md)
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- [WAC 388-78A-2032 WAC 388-78A-2032. Assisted living facility license not required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_78A_2032.md)
- [WAC 388-78A-2035 WAC 388-78A-2035. Disclosure statement to nonresident individuals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_78A_2035.md)
- [WAC 388-78A-2040 WAC 388-78A-2040. Other requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_78A_2040.md)
- [WAC 388-78A-2050 WAC 388-78A-2050. Resident characteristics](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_78A_2050.md)
- [WAC 388-78A-2060 WAC 388-78A-2060. Preadmission assessment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_78A_2060.md)
- [WAC 388-78A-2070 WAC 388-78A-2070. Timing of preadmission assessment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_78A_2070.md)
- [WAC 388-78A-2080 WAC 388-78A-2080. Qualified assessor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_78A_2080.md)
- [WAC 388-78A-2090 WAC 388-78A-2090. Full assessment topics](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_78A_2090.md)
- [WAC 388-78A-2100 WAC 388-78A-2100. Ongoing assessments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_78A_2100.md)
- [WAC 388-78A-2101 WAC 388-78A-2101. Ongoing assessments — Requirements in effect from January 18, 2022, through June 8, 2023, in response to the state of emergency related to COVID-19](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_78A_2101.md)
- [WAC 388-78A-2110 WAC 388-78A-2110. Resident participation in assessments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_78A_2110.md)

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