Designated crisis responder (DCR) services are services provided by a DCR to evaluate an individual in crisis and determine if involuntary services are required. An agency providing DCR services must meet the general requirements for crisis services in WAC
246-341-0900 and must do all of the following:
(1) Ensure that services are provided by a DCR.
(2) Ensure staff members utilize the protocols for DCRs required by RCW
71.05.214.
(3) Document that services provided to the individual were in accordance with the requirements in chapter
71.05 or
71.34 RCW, as applicable.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
71.24.037,
71.05.560,
71.34.380,
18.205.160,
71.24.037 and chapters
71.05, 71.24, and
71.34 RCW. WSR 21-12-042, § 246-341-0810, filed 5/25/21, effective 7/1/21. Statutory Authority: 2018 c 201 and 2018 c 291. WSR 19-09-062, § 246-341-0810, filed 4/16/19, effective 5/17/19.]