Section 388-107-0030. Admission criteria.

The enhanced services facility will only admit residents who:

(1) Are at least eighteen years old; and

(2) Require:

(a) Daily care by or under the supervision of a mental health professional, chemical dependency professional, or nurse; or

(b) Assistance with three or more activities of daily living; and

(3) Have any of the following:

(a) A mental disorder, chemical dependency disorder, or both;

(b) An organic or traumatic brain injury; or

(c) A cognitive impairment that results in symptoms or behaviors requiring supervision and facility services.

(4) Will benefit from the staffing levels and professional supports provided in this setting.

(5) If at a state hospital, has been deemed stable and ready for discharge.

(6) Does not meet the requirement for active treatment at a state hospital, but has not found appropriate placement in other community settings due to a history of two or more of the following:

(a) Self-endangering behaviors that are frequent or difficult to manage;

(b) Aggressive, threatening, or assaultive behaviors that create a risk to the health or safety of other residents or staff, or a significant risk to property and these behaviors are frequent or difficult to manage;

(c) Intrusive behaviors that put residents or staff at risk;

(d) Complex medication needs which include psychotropic medications;

(e) A history of or likelihood of unsuccessful placements in either a licensed facility or other state facility or a history of rejected applications for admission to other licensed facilities based on the resident's behaviors, history, or security needs;

(f) A history of frequent or protracted mental health hospitalizations; and/or

(g) A history of offenses against a person or felony offenses that created substantial damage to property.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.97 RCW. WSR 14-19-071, § 388-107-0030, filed 9/12/14, effective 10/13/14.]

Chapter 70.97 RCW. WSR 14-19-071, § 388-107-0030, filed 9/12/14, effective 10/13/14.