5536-S AMS KEIS S2852.2
SSB 5536 - S AMD 324
By Senator Keiser
ADOPTED 03/13/2019
On page 3, line 21, after "and" insert "may be"
On page 5, line 1, after "and" strike "every ninety days" and insert "quarterly"
On page 5, after line 13, insert the following:
"(4) The department shall develop a plan to preserve supported living and expand state-operated living alternatives to ensure residents of residential habilitation centers can transition to these settings when necessary."
EFFECT: (1) Clarifies that a residential habilitation center may be certified as an intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disability or licensed as a nursing home.
(2) Changes the frequency, from 90 days to quarterly, of the assessment that is required by DSHS to determine if a resident of an intermediate care facility is benefiting from active treatment.
(3) Requires DSHS to develop a plan to preserve supported living and expand state-operated living alternatives to ensure residents of residential habilitation centers can transition to these settings when necessary.
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