Section 388-877C-0130. Problem and pathological gambling services—Additional assessment standards.

An individual must have an assessment before receiving problem and pathological gambling services. The purpose of the assessment is to gather information to determine if a gambling disorder exists and if there are services available to address the individual's needs.

(1) In addition to the assessment requirements in WAC 388-877-0610, the assessment must include:

(a) A face-to-face diagnostic interview with the individual in order to obtain, review, evaluate, and document the following:

(i) Legal history, including arrests and convictions.

(ii) Medical and health history.

(iii) Family history describing family composition and dynamics.

(iv) Relationships and interaction with persons and groups outside the home.

(v) Suicidal or homicidal assessment, including current and past history.

(vi) Substance use history including:

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

(B) The route of administration;

(C) The amount, frequency, and duration of use; and

(D) History of alcohol or other drug treatment or education.

(b) Vocational or employment status and history describing skills or trades learned, jobs held, duration of employment, and reasons for leaving.

(c) A financial evaluation and information, including current financial status, gambling debts, any previous bankruptcy or repayment plans, and insurance coverage.

(d) Problem gambling screens.

(e) A diagnostic assessment, including sufficient data to determine a client diagnosis supported by the:

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

(ii) 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.

(2) The assessment must also include a family assessment when the individual is someone other than the problem or pathological gambler.

[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, § 388-877C-0130, filed 5/31/13, effective 7/1/13.]

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, § 388-877C-0130, filed 5/31/13, effective 7/1/13.

Rules

388-877-0610,