FINAL BILL REPORT

SHB 1383

                                  C 193 L 88

BYHouse Committee on Human Services (originally sponsored by Representatives Leonard and Lux)

Changing provisions relating to alcoholism treatment programs.

House Committe on Human Services

Senate Committee on Health Care & Corrections

SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

BACKGROUND:

The Department of Social and Health Services certifies drug treatment centers and alcohol treatment facilities that rehabilitate persons suffering problems related to alcohol and drug abuse. The department also verifies documentation submitted by the treatment center relating to the qualifications of the staff who provide treatment.  However, the department's responsibility for assuring the adequacy of care, treatment and rehabilitation does not include authority to evaluate the competency of individual alcohol or drug counselors.

SUMMARY:

The secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services is given authority to enter into agreements for monitoring verifications of drug and alcohol counselor qualifications. In effect, the department will recognize certification of counselors as evidence of counselor competency.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

      House 94   0

      Senate    46     2 (Senate amended)

      House             (House refused to concur)

      Senate    46     0 (Senate receded)

EFFECTIVE:June 9, 1988