(1) If a client requires a functional assessment under WAC 388-101D-0405, the provider must train to and implement a written individualized positive behavior support plan based on that functional assessment.

(2) The client's positive behavior support plan must:

(a) Describe:

(i) The target behavior;

(ii) Actions that may be taken to prevent the target behavior;

(iii) Actions that may be taken in response to the target behavior;

(iv) Actions that may be taken if the target behavior increases in frequency, duration, or impact;

(v) The replacement behavior that matches the target behavior's function;

(vi) How to teach the replacement behavior;

(vii) How to respond to the replacement behavior; and

(viii) Benchmarks to evaluate the positive behavior support plan's effectiveness; and

(b) Exist:

(i) In draft form before the effective date of the client being added to the provider's contract; and

(ii) In final form no later than sixty calendar days after the effective date of the client being added to the provider's contract.

(3) A draft positive behavior support plan must include direction to direct-support professionals on how to respond to target behaviors.

(4) The provider may revise a positive behavior support plan written by another provider. The provider must identify the adapted positive behavior support plan as its own.

(5) If the provider identifies a new target behavior for a client, the provider must implement a positive behavior support plan addressing that behavior within sixty days.

(6) The provider must collect data on:

(a) The target behavior's:

(i) Frequency;

(ii) Duration;

(iii) Impact; and

(b) The replacement behavior's:

(i) Frequency;

(ii) Duration; and

(iii) Impact.

(7) The provider must analyze the data collected under subsection (6) of this section at least every six months to determine the effectiveness of the positive behavior support plan.

(8) If the analysis under subsection (7) of this section indicates the target behavior is not decreasing in frequency, duration, or impact, the provider must:

(a) Revise the positive behavior support plan; or

(b) Document the reason revising the support plan is not indicated.

PDFWAC 388-101D-0410

When is a positive behavior support plan required?