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 RESIDENTIAL OR INPATIENT INTERVENTION, ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT SERVICES
Section 246-341-1118 - Residential and inpatient mental health services- Service standards
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-341-1118
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) An agency providing residential and inpatient mental health services must develop and implement an individualized annual training plan for agency staff members, to include at least:
(a) Least restrictive
alternative options available in the community and how to access
them;
(b) Methods of providing
individualized treatment; and
(c)
De-escalation training and management of assaultive and self-destructive
behaviors, including proper and safe use of seclusion and restraint
procedures.
(2) If contract staff are providing direct services, the facility must ensure compliance with the training requirements outlined in subsection (1) of this section.
(3) A behavioral health agency providing mental health inpatient services must:
(a) Document that each individual has
received evaluations to determine the nature of the disorder and the treatment
necessary, including:
(i) A health assessment
of the individual's physical condition to determine if the individual needs to
be transferred to an appropriate hospital for treatment;
(ii) Examination and medical evaluation
within 24 hours of admission by a licensed physician, advanced registered nurse
practitioner, or physician assistant;
(iii) Consideration of less restrictive
alternative treatment at the time of admission; and
(iv) The admission diagnosis and what
information the determination was based upon.
(b) Ensure examination and evaluation of a
minor by a children's mental health specialist occurs within 24 hours of
admission.
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