Washington § 10.110.040 - Treatment in hospital emergency department.

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§ 10.110.040. Treatment in hospital emergency department.

In a case where an individual accompanied or otherwise secured by an officer pursuant to chapter 267, Laws of 2015 is waiting for treatment in a hospital emergency department, the hospital shall see the patient in as expeditious a manner as possible, while taking into consideration best triage practices and federal and state legal obligations regarding appropriate screening and treatment of patients.
[ 2015 c 267 s 3.]

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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