Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
FACILITY STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-341 - Behavioral health agency licensing and certification requirements
CERTIFICATION AND SERVICE STANDARDS FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OUTPATIENT INTERVENTION, ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT SERVICES
Section 246-341-0805 - Less restrictive alternative (LRA) or conditional release support behavioral health services-Service standards
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
An agency serving individuals on a less restrictive alternative (LRA) or conditional release court order shall provide or monitor the provision of court-ordered services, including psychiatric, substance use disorder treatment, and medical components of community support services. An agency providing court-ordered LRA support and conditional release services shall:
(1) Have a written policy and procedure that allows for the referral of an individual to an involuntary treatment facility 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
(2) Have a written policy and procedure for an individual who requires involuntary detention that includes procedures for:
(3) Ensure the individual is provided everything their rights afford them to and protect them from under chapter 71.05 or 71.34 RCW, as applicable.
(4) Include in the individual service record a copy of the less restrictive alternative court order or conditional release and a copy of any subsequent modification.
(5) Ensure the individual service plan addresses the conditions of the less restrictive alternative court order or conditional release and a plan for transition to voluntary treatment.
(6) Ensure that the individual receives medication services including an assessment of the need for and prescription of medications to treat mental health or substance use disorders, appropriate to the needs of the individual as follows:
(7) Keep a record of the periodic evaluation of each committed individual for release from, or continuation of, an involuntary treatment order. Evaluations must occur at least every 30 days for the duration of the commitments and include documentation of the evaluation and rationale:
