WSR 22-21-065

POLICY STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

[Filed October 12, 2022, 4:29 p.m.]

Title of Policy Statement: "Face-to-face" and "In person" Services or Assessments Provided by Behavioral Health Agencies. Policy Number: CHS-09-13-22.

Issuing Entity: Department of health.

Subject Matter: Clarifying that services or assessments provided by behavioral health agencies that are required to be provided "face-to-face" or "in person" under chapter 246-341 WAC can occur either in-person or by way of synchronous video conferencing.

Effective Date: October 28, 2022.

Contact Person: Julie Tomaro, facilities program manager, Julie.tomaro@doh.wa.gov, 360-236-2937.