Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 388. Social and Health Services, Department of |
Chapter 388-828. The division of developmental disabilities (DDD) assessment. |
Section 388-828-1580. Why does DDD require all questions on mandatory panels to be answered in the DDD assessment?
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- DDD requires that all questions on mandatory panels be answered because:(1) The legislature has directed DDD to assess all eligible clients with a common, standardized assessment process that measures the support needs of individuals with developmental disabilities.(2) The DDD assessment algorithms in the support assessment module are designed to:(a) Determine acuity scores and acuity levels for a variety client needs; and(b) Provide a valid measure of each client's support needs relative to the support needs of other clients who have received the DDD assessment.[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and Title 71A RCW. WSR 07-10-029, § 388-828-1580, filed 4/23/07, effective 6/1/07.]
RCW 71A.12.030 and Title 71A RCW. WSR 07-10-029, § 388-828-1580, filed 4/23/07, effective 6/1/07.