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 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; and

(4) Meet the outpatient behavioral health crisis outreach, observation and intervention services certification standards in WAC 246-341-0901.