(1) When services available to an individual do not meet their needs, the department is responsible for initiating and facilitating the resident's relocation.
(2) The department may enforce immediate movement of a resident from an ICF/ID facility when the facility's ICF/ID certification or license is revoked or suspended.
(3) The department must notify a resident and their guardian, next of kin, or responsible party, in writing, when:
(a) DSHS or Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) determines a facility no longer meets certification requirements as an ICF/ID;
(b) DSHS determines the facility does not meet contract requirements; or
(c) A facility voluntarily terminates their contract with DSHS or stops participating in the ICF/ID program.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
71A.12.030 and
44.04.280. WSR 15-09-069, § 388-835-0105, filed 4/15/15, effective 5/16/15. Statutory Authority: RCW
71A.20.140. WSR 01-10-013, § 388-835-0105, filed 4/20/01, effective 5/21/01.]