Section 388-101D-0195. Changes in client service needs—Emergent.

(1) The service provider must promptly notify the department to ask for emergency assistance when a client's needs change and the actions or continued presence of the client endangers the health, safety and/or personal property of other clients, the client, those working with the client, or other public citizens.

(2) If further assistance is needed following the department's initial response, the service provider must confirm in writing to the client's case manager on the first working day after initiating a verbal request for such assistance:

(a) The nature of the emergency;

(b) The need for immediate assistance and the specific type of assistance needed; and

(c) The specific type of assistance needed.

(3) When the emergency cannot be resolved and the service provider wants to terminate services to the client, the service provider must:

(a) Notify the department in writing;

(b) Specify the reasons for terminating services to the client; and

(c) Ensure that the department receives the notice at least seventy-two hours before moving the client from the program.

[WSR 16-14-058, recodified as § 388-101D-0195, filed 6/30/16, effective 8/1/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 71A.12 RCW. WSR 08-02-022, § 388-101-3440, filed 12/21/07, effective 2/1/08.]

WSR 16-14-058, recodified as § 388-101D-0195, filed 6/30/16, effective 8/1/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 71A.12 RCW. WSR 08-02-022, § 388-101-3440, filed 12/21/07, effective 2/1/08.