WSR 17-12-104 PROPOSED RULES DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES (Aging and Long-Term Support Administration) [Filed June 6, 2017, 3:55 p.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 16-21-081.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department is proposing to amend existing sections and create new sections in chapter 388-71 WAC, Home and community services and programs, specifically related to adult day health and adult day care.
Hearing Location(s): Office Building 2, Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Headquarters, 1115 Washington, Olympia, WA 98504 (public parking at 11th and Jefferson. A map is available at https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sesa/rules-and-policies-assistance-unit/driving-directions-office-bldg-2), on July 25, 2017, at 10:00 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: Not earlier than July 26, 2017.
Submit Written Comments to: DSHS Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 45850, Olympia, WA 98504, email DSHSRPAURulesCoordinator@dshs.wa.gov, fax (360) 664-6185, by 5:00 p.m., July 25, 2017.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Jeff Kildahl, DSHS rules consultant, by July 11, 2017, phone (360) 664-6092, TTY (360) 664-6178, or email KildaJA@dshs.wa.gov.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department is amending and adding new sections to chapter 388-71 WAC to define definitions used throughout the chapter, update existing language as it pertains to the center's responsibility in developing a negotiated care plan, and define client rights in regards to restraints including physical restraints, chemical restraints, involuntary seclusion, and the use of medical devices.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Refer to the purpose statement above.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 74.39A.400.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: DSHS, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation, and Enforcement: Erika Parada, P.O. Box 45600, Olympia, WA 98504-5600, (360) 725-2450.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. The preparation of a small business economic impact statement is not required, as no new costs will be imposed on small businesses or nonprofits as a result of this rule amendment.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. Rules are exempt per RCW 34.05.328 (5)(b)(v), rules the content of which is explicitly and specifically dictated by statute.
June 5, 2017
Katherine I. Vasquez
Rules Coordinator
Reviser's note: The material contained in this filing exceeded the page-count limitations of WAC 1-21-040 for appearance in this issue of the Register. It will appear in the 17-13 issue of the Register. |