Section 388-101D-0350. Psychoactive medication assessment.

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If a client displays symptoms of mental illness and/or persistent challenging behavior, the service provider must:

(1) Refer the client for a professional assessment;

(2) Prior to the referral, prepare a psychiatric referral summary, including the frequency and severity of the symptoms or behaviors, and take or send this document to the treatment professional conducting the assessment;

(3) Respect the client's preference to visit the treatment professional independently; and

(4) If drugs are prescribed, have the prescribing professional assess the client at least annually to review the continued need for the medication(s) and possible dosage reduction.

[WSR 16-14-058, recodified as § 388-101D-0350, filed 6/30/16, effective 8/1/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 71A.12 RCW. WSR 08-02-022, § 388-101-3740, filed 12/21/07, effective 2/1/08.]

WSR 16-14-058, recodified as § 388-101D-0350, filed 6/30/16, effective 8/1/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 71A.12 RCW. WSR 08-02-022, § 388-101-3740, filed 12/21/07, effective 2/1/08.

                    
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