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Washington Revised Code Title 70. Public Health and Safety § 70.97.030. Admission criteria

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A person, eighteen years old or older, may be admitted to an enhanced services facility if he or she meets the criteria in subsections (1) through (4) of this section:

(1) The person requires: (a) Daily care by or under the supervision of a mental health professional or nurse; and (b) assistance with three or more activities of daily living; and

(2) The person has: (a) A behavioral health disorder; (b) an organic or traumatic brain injury; or (c) a cognitive impairment that results in symptoms or behaviors requiring supervision and support services;

(3) The person has been assessed by the department to need the services provided in an enhanced services facility; and

(4) The person has been assessed as medically and psychiatrically stable and two or more of the following apply:

(a) Is currently residing in a state mental hospital or psychiatric unit of a hospital and the hospital has found the person to be ready for discharge;

(b) Has a history of an inability to remain medically or psychiatrically stable for more than six months;

(c) Has exhibited serious challenging behaviors within the last year;

(d) Has complex medication needs and an inability to manage these medications, which has affected their ability to live in the community;

(e) Has a history of or likelihood of unsuccessful placements in other licensed long-term care facilities or a history of rejected applications for admission to other licensed facilities based on the person's behaviors, history, or needs;

(f) Has a history of frequent or prolonged behavioral health disorder-related hospitalizations; or

(g) Requires caregiving staff with training in providing behavioral supports to adults with challenging behaviors.

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