# WAC 388-107-0030: WAC 388-107-0030. Admission criteria

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_107_0030

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 388-107-0030
- **Heading:** WAC 388-107-0030. Admission criteria
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 388 / Chapter 388-107 / Section 388-107-0030

## Text

The enhanced services facility will only admit residents who:
(1) Are at least eighteen years old; and
(2) Require:
(a) Daily care by or under the supervision of a mental health professional, chemical dependency professional, or nurse; or
(b) Assistance with three or more activities of daily living; and
(3) Have any of the following:
(a) A mental disorder, chemical dependency disorder, or both;
(b) An organic or traumatic brain injury; or
(c) A cognitive impairment that results in symptoms or behaviors requiring supervision and facility services.
(4) Will benefit from the staffing levels and professional supports provided in this setting.
(5) If at a state hospital, has been deemed stable and ready for discharge.
(6) Does not meet the requirement for active treatment at a state hospital, but has not found appropriate placement in other community settings due to a history of two or more of the following:
(a) Self-endangering behaviors that are frequent or difficult to manage;
(b) Aggressive, threatening, or assaultive behaviors that create a risk to the health or safety of other residents or staff, or a significant risk to property and these behaviors are frequent or difficult to manage;
(c) Intrusive behaviors that put residents or staff at risk;
(d) Complex medication needs which include psychotropic medications;
(e) A history of or likelihood of unsuccessful placements in either a licensed facility or other state facility or a history of rejected applications for admission to other licensed facilities based on the resident's behaviors, history, or security needs;
(f) A history of frequent or protracted mental health hospitalizations; and/or
(g) A history of offenses against a person or felony offenses that created substantial damage to property.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 388-107-0001 WAC 388-107-0001. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_107_0001.md)
- [WAC 388-107-0010 WAC 388-107-0010. Scope and purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_107_0010.md)
- [WAC 388-107-0020 WAC 388-107-0020. Department authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_107_0020.md)
- [WAC 388-107-0030 WAC 388-107-0030. Admission criteria](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_107_0030.md)
- [WAC 388-107-0040 WAC 388-107-0040. Preadmission assessment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_107_0040.md)
- [WAC 388-107-0050 WAC 388-107-0050. Timing of preadmission assessment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_107_0050.md)
- [WAC 388-107-0060 WAC 388-107-0060. Comprehensive assessment required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_107_0060.md)
- [WAC 388-107-0070 WAC 388-107-0070. Comprehensive assessment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_107_0070.md)
- [WAC 388-107-0080 WAC 388-107-0080. Ongoing comprehensive assessments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_107_0080.md)
- [WAC 388-107-0081 WAC 388-107-0081. Ongoing comprehensive assessments — Requirements in effect from January 18, 2022, through June 8, 2023, in response to the state of emergency related to COVID-19](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_107_0081.md)
- [WAC 388-107-0090 WAC 388-107-0090. Qualified assessor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_107_0090.md)
- [WAC 388-107-0100 WAC 388-107-0100. Person-centered service planning team](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_107_0100.md)
- [WAC 388-107-0110 WAC 388-107-0110. Initial person-centered service plan](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_107_0110.md)
- [WAC 388-107-0120 WAC 388-107-0120. Initial comprehensive person-centered service plan](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_107_0120.md)

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