PDFWAC 182-135-0110

Definitions.

The following definitions apply to this chapter:
"Accredited" for the purposes of this chapter, means an organization approved by the National Alliance of Recovery Residences (NAAR).
"Appropriate client" means a person in recovery from substance use disorder who meets the requirements established by a recovery residence on the registry.
"Approved recovery residence" means a home-like environment free from alcohol and illicit drug use with a focus on peer support, assistance with obtaining addiction services, and other recovery services and support that:
(a) Is approved through the health care authority's contracted accreditation process; and
(b) Appears on the registry.
"Licensed or certified service provider" means a person licensed, certified, registered, or otherwise authorized by the department of health and the relevant health profession, to provide services under Title 18 RCW.
"Refer" means providing an appropriate client with option-based information pertaining to potential recovery residences and does not include client placement.
"Registry" means a list of recovery residences that are accredited and agency-approved, as described in RCW 41.05.760.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.05.021 and 41.05.160. WSR 23-20-044, § 182-135-0110, filed 9/27/23, effective 10/28/23.]