Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
Title 70. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY |
Chapter 70.97. Enhanced services facilities. |
Section 70.97.030. Admission criteria.
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- 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 (3) of this section:(1) The person requires: (a) Daily care by or under the supervision of a mental health professional, chemical dependency professional, or nurse; or (b) assistance with three or more activities of daily living; and(2) The person has: (a) A mental disorder, chemical dependency disorder, or both; (b) an organic or traumatic brain injury; or (c) a cognitive impairment that results in symptoms or behaviors requiring supervision and facility services; [and](3) The person has two or more of the following:(a) Self-endangering behaviors that are frequent or difficult to manage;(b) Aggressive, threatening, or assaultive behaviors that create a risk to the health or safety of other residents or staff, or a significant risk to property and these behaviors are frequent or difficult to manage;(c) Intrusive behaviors that put residents or staff at risk;(d) Complex medication needs and those needs include psychotropic medications;(e) A history of or likelihood of unsuccessful placements in either a licensed facility or other state facility or a history of rejected applications for admission to other licensed facilities based on the person's behaviors, history, or security needs;(f) A history of frequent or protracted mental health hospitalizations;(g) A history of offenses against a person or felony offenses that created substantial damage to property.