Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
FACILITY STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-341 - Behavioral health agency licensing and certification requirements
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH-AGENCY ADMINISTRATION
Section 246-341-0400 - Agency administration-Governing body requirements
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
A governing body is the entity with legal authority and responsibility for the operation of the behavioral health agency, to include its officers, board of directors or the trustees of a corporation or limited liability company. An agency's governing body is responsible for the conduct and quality of the behavioral health services provided. The agency's governing body must:
(1) Assure there is an administrator responsible for the day-to-day operation of services;
(2) Maintain a current job description for the administrator, including the administrator's authority and duties; and
(3) Notify the department within thirty days of changing the administrator.
