WSR 18-11-136
PROPOSED RULES
DEPARTMENT OF
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
(Aging and Long-Term Support Administration)
[Filed May 23, 2018, 10:45 a.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 18-05-079.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department is proposing to amend sections in chapter 388-71 WAC, Home and community services and programs, specifically related to adult day health and adult day care.
Hearing Location(s): On July 10, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., at Office Building 2, Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Headquarters, 1115 Washington, Olympia, WA 98504. Public parking at 11th and Jefferson. A map is available at https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sesa/rules-and-policies-assistance-unit/driving-directions-office-bldg-2.
Date of Intended Adoption: Not earlier than July 11, 2018.
Submit Written Comments to: DSHS Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 45850, Olympia, WA 98504, email DSHSRPAURulesCoordinator@dshs.wa.gov, fax 360-664-6185, by 5:00 p.m., July 10, 2018.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Jeff Kildahl, DSHS rules consultant, phone 360-664-6092, fax 360-664-6185, TTY 711 relay service, email Kildaja@dshs.wa.gov, by June 26, 2018.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department is proposing to amend sections in chapter 388-71 WAC to define person-centered care. Proposed updates include person-centered language, equal access to care and services, client choice in activities and staff, and maintaining dignity, respect, and privacy while attending adult day programs.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: See purpose statement above.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 74.08.090.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 74.09.520.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: DSHS, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation, and Enforcement: Erika Parada, P.O. Box 45600, Olympia, WA 98504-5600, 360-725-2450.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. Rules of DSHS relating only to client medical or financial eligibility and rules concerning liability for care of dependents.
This rule proposal, or portions of the proposal, is exempt from requirements of the Regulatory Fairness Act because the proposal:
Is exempt under RCW 34.05.328 (5)(b)(vii).
Explanation of exemptions: Rules of DSHS relating only to client medical or financial eligibility and rules concerning liability for care of dependents.
May 17, 2018
Katherine I. Vasquez
Rules Coordinator
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