WSR 17-13-083 PERMANENT RULES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH [Filed June 16, 2017, 5:03 p.m., effective July 17, 2017] Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing.
Purpose: WAC 246-811-280 Suicide assessment training standards, the adopted rule establishes that by July 2017 chemical dependency professionals must complete training in suicide assessment, including screening and referral, from the department of health's approved model list of trainings. This is to implement changes to RCW 43.70.442.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 246-811-280.
Adopted under notice filed as WSR 17-06-061 on February 28, 2017.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 1, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 1, Repealed 0.
Date Adopted: June 16, 2017.
John Wiesman, DrPH, MPH
Secretary
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 14-09-102, filed 4/22/14, effective 4/22/14)
WAC 246-811-280 Suicide assessment training standards.
((A qualifying)) (1) A CDP must complete a training in suicide assessment, including screening and referral ((must:
(1))). The training must be provided by a single provider and must be at least three hours in length, which may be provided in one or more sessions.
(a) Until July 1, 2017, the training must be approved by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention; the Suicide Prevention Resource Center; an industry-recognized organization or an institution of higher learning listed in WAC 246-811-200; or an association which approves training programs based on observation and experiment or best available practices.
(b) Beginning July 1, 2017, the training must be on the department's model list for training programs in suicide assessment, treatment and management. The model list is developed in accordance with rules adopted by the department that establish minimum standards for training programs. The establishment of the model list does not affect the validity of training completed prior to July 1, 2017.
(2) ((Be provided by a single provider and must be at least three hours in length, which may be provided in one or more sessions.
(3))) A certified chemical dependency professional who is a state or local government employee is exempt from the requirements of this section if he or she receives a total of at least three hours of training in suicide assessment, including screening and referral from his or her employer every six years. For purposes of this subsection, the training may be provided in one three-hour block or may be spread among shorter training sessions at the employer's discretion.
(((4))) (3) A certified chemical dependency professional who is an employee of a community mental health agency licensed under chapter 71.24 RCW or a chemical dependency program certified under chapter 70.96A RCW is exempt from the requirements of this section if he or she receives a total of at least three hours of training in suicide assessment, including screening and referral from his or her employer every six years. For purposes of this subsection, the training may be provided in one three-hour block or may be spread among shorter training sessions at the employer's discretion.
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