Washington Code 72.23.210 – Persons under eighteen — Special wards and attendants
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The department may designate one or more wards at one or more state hospitals as may be deemed necessary for the sole care and treatment of persons under eighteen years of age admitted thereto. Nurses and attendants for such ward or wards shall be selected for their special aptitude and sympathy with such young people, and occupational therapy and recreation shall be provided as may be deemed necessary for their particular age requirements and mental improvement.
[ 1971 ex.s. c 292 § 53; 1959 c 28 § 72.23.210. Prior: 1951 c 139 § 47; 1949 c 198 § 18; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6953-18. Formerly RCW 71.02.560.]
NOTES:
Severability—1971 ex.s. c 292: See note following RCW 26.28.010.
Terms Used In Washington Code 72.23.210
- Department: means the department of social and health services. See Washington Code 72.23.010