ADOPTED 4/14/2005
540
5763-S2.E AMH LANT KNUT 114
E2SSB 5763 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-3058.3)
By Representative Lantz
On page 55, line 35 of the amendment, after "facility" strike "or" and all material through "chapter," on page 56, line 1
On page 56, line 10 of the amendment, after "(c)" strike "Every" and insert "At the time of admission, and at the time of his or her treatment planning meeting, every"
On page 56, line 11 of the amendment, after "section" insert ", and if he or she is not able to read or understand the statement, shall have the statement explained in language that he or she can understand or presented in a format that is accessible. The department shall by rule develop a statement and process for informing residents of their rights"
On page 56, line 13 of the amendment, after "treatment" insert "and shall have the right to actively participate in treatment planning and decision-making"
On page 56, after line 13 of the amendment, insert the following:
"(3) Treatment planning shall include planning for a safe and successful discharge and reintegration into the community, and shall commence immediately upon placement at an enhanced services facility."
Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
On page 57, line 14 of the amendment, after "discuss" insert the following: "and actively participate in"
On page 57, line 20 of the amendment, after "issue" insert the following:
"; and
(k) To complain about rights violations or conditions and request the assistance of a mental health ombudsman, representative of Washington protection and advocacy, or other advocate of his or her choice"
On page 57, after line 25 of the amendment, insert the following:
"(9) Enhanced services facilities and expanded community services programs shall maintain a grievance procedure that meets the requirements of rules established by the department."
EFFECT: Provides additional rights to persons living in enhanced services facilities.