PDFWAC 388-107-0080

Ongoing comprehensive assessments.

(1) The department amended portions of this rule from January 18, 2022, through June 8, 2023, in response to the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For requirements in place during that time, see WAC 388-107-0081.
(2) The enhanced services facility must:
(a) Complete a comprehensive assessment, addressing the elements set forth in WAC 388-107-0070, upon a significant change in the resident's condition or at least every 180 days if there is no significant change in condition;
(b) Complete an assessment specifically focused on a resident's identified strengths, preferences, limitations, and related issues:
(i) Consistent with the resident's change of condition as specified in WAC 388-107-0060;
(ii) When the resident's person-centered service plan no longer addresses the resident's current needs and preferences; and
(iii) When the resident has an injury requiring the intervention of a practitioner;
(c) Review each resident's needs to evaluate discharge or transfer options when the resident:
(i) No longer needs the level of behavioral support provided by the facility; or
(ii) Expresses the desire to move to a different type of community based setting;
(d) Ensure that the person-centered service planning team discusses all available placement options; and
(e) Ensure the staff person performing the ongoing assessments is a qualified assessor.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.51 RCW. WSR 23-14-029, § 388-107-0080, filed 6/26/23, effective 7/27/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.97.230 and HCBS Final Rule 42 C.F.R. WSR 16-14-078, § 388-107-0080, filed 7/1/16, effective 8/1/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.97 RCW. WSR 14-19-071, § 388-107-0080, filed 9/12/14, effective 10/13/14.]