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PDFWAC 182-538C-230

Covered substance use disorder detoxification services.

(1) Chemical dependency detoxification services are provided to a person to assist in the process of withdrawal from psychoactive substances in a safe and effective manner.

(2) A facility providing detoxification services to a person must:

(a) Be a facility licensed by the department of health under one of the following:

(i) Chapter 246-320 WAC;

(ii) Chapter 246-322 WAC;

(iii) Chapter 246-324 WAC; or

(iv) Chapter 246-337 WAC.

(b) Be licensed by the department of health as a behavioral health agency;

(c) Meet the applicable behavioral health agency licensure, certification, administration, personnel, clinical requirements, and behavioral health services administrative requirements; and

(d) Have policies and procedures to support and implement the applicable requirements in WAC 246-341-1100 and 246-341-1102.

(3) A BH-ASO or its subcontractor agency must:

(a) Provide counseling to each person that addresses the person's:

(i) Chemical dependency and motivation; and

(ii) Continuing care needs and need for referral to other services.

(b) Maintain a list of resources and referral options that can be used by staff members to refer a person to appropriate services.

(c) Post any rules and responsibilities for people receiving treatment, including information on potential use of increased motivation interventions or sanctions, in a public place in the facility.

(d) Provide tuberculosis screenings to people for the prevention and control of tuberculosis.

(e) Provide HIV/AIDS information and include a brief risk intervention and referral as indicated.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.05.021 and 41.05.160, 2019 c 325, 2014 c 225, and 2018 c 201. WSR 19-24-063, § 182-538C-230, filed 11/27/19, effective 1/1/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.05.021, 41.05.160. WSR 16-05-051, § 182-538C-230, filed 2/11/16, effective 4/1/16.]