HB 3137 - DIGEST

     Finds that the public demands that long-term care services be client and family-centered, easy to access, safe, and economically effective and efficient.

     Recognizes the immediate need to administer and provide long-term care services within the department of social and health services for persons with chronic functional disabilities through a separate, integrated, and comprehensive long-term care administration.

     Requires the secretary to develop outcome measures for use in evaluating the long-term care and rehabilitation services administration authorized in this act.

     Directs the secretary to appoint, as soon as practical, but not later than July 1, 2000, an advisory council on long-term care integration.

     Repeals RCW 74.39.001, 74.39.005, 74.39.030, 74.39A.005, and 74.39A.007.