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 Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016)
 Title 388. Social and Health Services, Department of
 Chapter 388-832. Individual and family services program.

  Section 388-832-0290. Are there limits to behavior management?  

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  • The following limits apply to your receipt of behavior management:
    (1) DDD will determine the need and amount of service you may receive based upon information from the treating professional.
    (2) DDD may require a second opinion from a DDD-selected provider.
    (3) Only scientifically proven, nonexperimental methods may be utilized.
    (4) Providers may not use methods that cause pain, threats, isolation or locked settings.
    (5) The need for behavior management must be identified in your ISP and, in combination with other IFS services, may not exceed your IFS allocation.
    (6) Psychological testing is not allowed.
    (7) Behavior management services require prior approval by the regional administrator or designee.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030], 71A.12.040, and Title 71A RCW. WSR 09-11-054, § 388-832-0290, filed 5/13/09, effective 6/13/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.040, and 2007 c 283. WSR 08-16-121, § 388-832-0290, filed 8/5/08, effective 9/5/08.]
RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030], 71A.12.040, and Title 71A RCW. WSR 09-11-054, § 388-832-0290, filed 5/13/09, effective 6/13/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.040, and 2007 c 283. WSR 08-16-121, § 388-832-0290, filed 8/5/08, effective 9/5/08.