outpatient therapy question

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Hi! Group,

Thank you in advance for any information for this question.

Will you be able to direct me to the ducumentation, specific to Washington

state, regarding the physical layout requirement/compliance for a skilled

nursing facility providing outpatient rehabilitation services? My facility, a

SNF, is going to have a major renovation. We want to expand our therapy services

to incorporate outpatient services as well. My knowledge for the requirement is

limited for the state and Medicare requirement. Any direction for publication

from CMS and Washington state relate to requirement, especially in physical

layout (e.g., a seperate entrance, not passing through inpatient area, etc.)

will be greatly appreciated.

tHANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AGAIN.

Chung, OTR/L

Vancouver, WA