Section 388-877B-0100. Substance use disorder detoxification services—General.

The rules in WAC 388-877B-0100 through 388-877B-0130 apply to behavioral health agencies that provide detoxification services. The definitions in WAC 388-877-0200 also apply to substance use disorder detoxification services. The department requires all agencies and providers affected by this rule to fully comply with the applicable requirements in chapter 388-877 WAC, chapter 388-877A WAC, chapter 388-877B WAC, and chapter 388-877C WAC no later than September 1, 2013.

(1) Substance use disorder detoxification services are provided to an individual to assist in the process of withdrawal from psychoactive substances in a safe and effective manner, in accordance with patient placement criteria (PPC).

(2) A behavioral health agency certified for detoxification services may choose to provide optional substance use disorder youth detoxification services (see WAC 388-877B-0130). Optional youth detoxification services require additional program-specific certification by the department's division of behavioral health and recovery (DBHR).

(3) An agency providing detoxification services to an individual must:

(a) Be a facility licensed by department of health under one of the following department of health chapters:

(i) Hospital licensing regulations (chapter 246-320 WAC);

(ii) Private psychiatric and alcoholism hospitals (chapter 246-322 WAC);

(iii) Private alcohol and substance use disorder hospitals (chapter 246-324 WAC); or

(iv) Residential treatment facility (chapter 246-337 WAC);

(b) Be licensed by the department as a behavioral health agency;

(c) Meet the applicable behavioral health agency licensure, certification, administration, personnel, and clinical requirements in chapter 388-877 WAC, Behavioral health services administrative requirements; and

(d) Have policies and procedures to support and implement the:

(i) General requirements in chapter 388-877 WAC; and

(ii) Specific applicable requirements in WAC 388-877B-0100 through 388-877B-0130.

(4) An agency must:

(a) Use PPC for admission, continued services, and discharge planning and decisions.

(b) Provide counseling to each individual that addresses the individual's:

(i) Substance use disorder and motivation;

(ii) Continuing care needs and need for referral to other services.

(c) Maintain a list of resources and referral options that can be used by staff members to refer an individual to appropriate services.

(d) Post any rules and responsibilities for individuals receiving treatment, including information on potential use of increased motivation interventions or sanctions, in a public place in the facility.

(e) Provide tuberculosis screenings to individuals for the prevention and control of tuberculosis.

(f) Provide HIV/AIDS information and include a brief risk intervention and referral as indicated.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.02.290, 70.02.340, 70.96A.040(4), 71.05.560, 71.24.035 (5)(c), 71.34.380, and 2014 c 225. WSR 16-13-087, § 388-877B-0100, filed 6/15/16, effective 7/16/16. Statutory Authority: Chapters 70.02, 70.96A, 71.05, 71.24, 71.34, 74.50 RCW, RCW 74.08.090, 43.20A.890, and 42 C.F.R. Part 8. WSR 13-12-053, § 388-877B-0100, filed 5/31/13, effective 7/1/13.]

RCW 70.02.290, 70.02.340, 70.96A.040(4), 71.05.560, 71.24.035 (5)(c), 71.34.380, and 2014 c 225. WSR 16-13-087, § 388-877B-0100, filed 6/15/16, effective 7/16/16. Statutory Authority: Chapters 70.02, 70.96A, 71.05, 71.24, 71.34, 74.50 RCW, RCW 74.08.090, 43.20A.890, and 42 C.F.R. Part 8. WSR 13-12-053, § 388-877B-0100, filed 5/31/13, effective 7/1/13.

Rules

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