Section 71.24.350. Behavioral health ombuds office.

The department shall require each behavioral health organization to provide for a separately funded behavioral health ombuds office in each behavioral health organization that is independent of the behavioral health organization. The ombuds office shall maximize the use of consumer advocates.

[ 2016 1st sp.s. c 29 § 523; 2014 c 225 § 41; 2013 c 23 § 189; 2005 c 504 § 803.]

NOTES:

Effective dates—2016 1st sp.s. c 29: See note following RCW 71.05.760.

Short title—Right of action—2016 1st sp.s. c 29: See notes following RCW 71.05.010.

Effective date—2014 c 225: See note following RCW 71.24.016.

Findings—Intent—Severability—Application—Construction—Captions, part headings, subheadings not law—Adoption of rules—Effective dates—2005 c 504: See notes following RCW 71.05.027.

Alphabetization—Correction of references—2005 c 504: See note following RCW 71.05.020.

2016 1st sp.s. c 29 § 523; 2014 c 225 § 41; 2013 c 23 § 189; 2005 c 504 § 803.