The enforcement of the provisions of this chapter and the standards, rules and regulations established under this chapter, shall be the responsibility of the department which shall cooperate with the joint commission on the accreditation of health care organizations. The department shall advise on the employment of personnel and the personnel shall be under the merit system or its successor.
[ 1995 c 282 § 3; 1985 c 213 § 18; 1955 c 267 § 4.]
NOTES:
Savings—Effective date—1985 c 213: See notes following RCW 43.20.050.