Section 388-107-0030 - Admission criteria The enhanced services facility will only admit residents who:
(1) Are at least eighteen years old; and(2) Require: (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(3) Have any of the following: (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.(4) Will benefit from the staffing levels and professional supports provided in this setting.(5) If at a state hospital, has been deemed stable and ready for discharge.(6) Does not meet the requirement for active treatment at a state hospital, but has not found appropriate placement in other community settings due to a history of 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 which 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 resident's behaviors, history, or security needs;(f) A history of frequent or protracted mental health hospitalizations; and/or(g) A history of offenses against a person or felony offenses that created substantial damage to property.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-107-0030
Adopted by WSR 14-19-071, Filed 9/12/2014, effective 10/13/2014