5485-S.E AMH CODY BLAC 064

  

ESSB 5485 - H AMD TO HCW COMM AMD (H-2554.2/19) 638

By Representative Cody

NOT CONSIDERED 12/23/2019

On page 2, line 5 of the striking amendment, after "diagnosis" insert ", treatment,"

On page 2, line 13 of the striking amendment, after "therapist" strike "must" and insert "shall"

On page 2, line 14 of the striking amendment, after "client's" insert "care, the client's"

On page 2, line 16 of the striking amendment, after "need, the" strike "licensee must" and insert "music therapist shall"

On page 2, at the beginning of line 18 of the striking amendment, strike "individual" and insert "individualized"

On page 2, line 20 of the striking amendment, after "collaborates" insert ", as applicable,"

On page 2, at the beginning of line 24 of the striking amendment, strike "licensee" and insert "music therapist"

EFFECT:   Specifies that the practice of music therapy does not include the treatment of a physical, mental, or communication disorder (in addition to not including screening, diagnosis, or assessment). Clarifies that music therapists must review the client's diagnosis, treatment needs, and treatment plan with health care providers involved the client's care.

Changes references to "licensees" to "music therapists." Makes various technical phrasing and terminology changes.

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