Section 388-877B-0330. Substance use disorder outpatient treatment services—Additional assessment standards.

An individual must have a substance use disorder assessment before receiving outpatient treatment services. The purpose of the assessment is to gather information to determine if a substance use disorder exists and if there are services available to address the individual's needs. In addition to the assessment requirements in WAC 388-877-0610, the assessment must include:

(1) A face-to-face diagnostic interview with the individual in order to obtain, review, evaluate, and document a history of the individual's involvement with alcohol and other drugs, including:

(a) The type of substances used, including tobacco;

(b) The route of administration; and

(c) The amount, frequency, and duration of use.

(2) A history of alcohol or other drug treatment or education.

(3) The individual's self-assessment of use of alcohol and other drugs.

(4) A history of relapse.

(5) A history of self-harm.

(6) A history of legal involvement.

(7) A statement regarding the provision of an HIV/AIDS brief risk intervention, and any referral made.

(8) A diagnostic assessment statement, including sufficient information to determine the individual's diagnosis using:

(a) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM IV TR, 2000) as it existed on the effective date of this section; then

(b) DSM-5 as it exists when published and released in 2013, consistent with the purposes of this section. Information regarding the publication date and release of the DSM-5 is posted on the American Psychiatric Association's public website at www.DSM5.org.

(9) A placement decision, using PPC dimensions when the assessment indicates the individual is in need of services.

(10) Evidence the individual was notified of the assessment results and documentation of the treatment options provided and the individual's choice. If the individual was not notified of the results and advised of referral options, the reason must be documented.

(11) The additional requirements outlined under WAC 388-877B-0550 for driving under the influence (DUI) assessments, for an agency providing services to an individual under RCW 46.61.5056.

(12) Documented attempts to obtain the following information when assessing youth:

(a) Parental and sibling use of alcohol and other drugs.

(b) A history of school assessments for learning disabilities or other problems, which may affect ability to understand written materials.

(c) Past and present parent/guardian custodial status, including a history of running away and out-of-home placements.

(d) A history of emotional or psychological problems.

(e) A history of child or adolescent developmental problems.

(f) The ability of parents, or if applicable, a legal guardian to participate in treatment.

[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-0330, 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-0330, 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-0330, 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-0330, filed 5/31/13, effective 7/1/13.

Rules

388-877-0610,388-877B-0550,