6051.E AMH APP H5041.1

ESB 6051 - H COMM AMD TO HS COMM AMD (H-4972.1/92)

By Committee on Appropriations

     Beginning on page 3, line 11 of the amendment, after "DELIVERY." strike the remainder of the amendment and insert

     ""NEW SECTION. Sec. 5.  INTERAGENCY COORDINATION OF SERVICE DELIVERY.  (1) The department of social and health services and the department of health shall assure that the delivery of available services to chemically dependent pregnant women and chemically dependent mothers and infants are coordinated so that (a) all available medical and support services offered through or paid by the agencies are provided to the extent of available resources, (b) existing community-based services are identified and utilized, (c) to the extent feasible, services be offered jointly to the mother and infant in a manner that promotes and preserves positive bonding of the mother and infant, (d) possible long-term developmental disabilities are identified early to minimize adverse health consequences, (e) the department of social and health services and the department of health are able to track clients and the services they receive across programs and agency lines using the high priority infant tracking system, as it is implemented, and (f) the department of health and the department of social and health services, in consultation with representatives from chemical dependency treatment programs and family planning agencies, shall jointly develop a curriculum and training format for substance abuse counselors and community service office line staff that includes:  (i) Information to all clients on the risks to a fetus from exposure to alcohol or drugs; (ii) a review of available birth control methods; and (iii) referral information to a family planning clinic.

     (2) On or after January 1, 1993, qualified substance abuse counselors employed by state-approved chemical dependency treatment programs and community service office line staff shall receive the training described in subsection (1)(f) of this section.  After receiving training, substance abuse counselors shall discuss these matters with and provide referral information to all of their clients.

     (3) The department of health shall track referrals to family planning services from programs utilizing the curriculum developed under subsection (1)(f) of this section."

     "NEW SECTION. Sec. 6.  EDUCATION FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.  The department of health may consult with the University of Washington and the disciplining authorities for each health care profession under RCW 18.130.040 whose license holders provide prenatal, obstetrical, and pediatric services and may prepare and distribute appropriate educational material to such license holders on the effects of substance abuse by pregnant women.  The training and education may include information on identifying signs of drug usage, the effects of drug exposure, conducting medical assessments as provided for by this chapter, and referring patients to appropriate treatment and services."

     "NEW SECTION. Sec. 7.  CAPTIONS NOT LAW.  Section captions as used in this act constitute no part of the law."

     "NEW SECTION. Sec. 8.     Sections 1 through 6 of this act shall constitute a new chapter in Title 70 RCW."

     "NEW SECTION. Sec. 9.    If specific funding for this act, referencing this act by bill number, is not provided by June 30, 1992, in the supplemental biennial operating appropriations act, this act shall be null and void.""

ESB 6051 - H COMM AMD TO HS COMM AMD (H-4972.1/92)

By Committee on Appropriations

     On page 4, line 19 of the title amendment, after "Title 70 RCW;" strike the remainder of the title amendment and insert "and creating new sections."