WAC 388-107-0080. Ongoing comprehensive assessments

(1) The department amended portions of this rule from January 18, 2022, through June 8, 2023, in response to the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For requirements in place during that time, see WAC 388-107-0081 .

(2) The enhanced services facility must:

(a) Complete a comprehensive assessment, addressing the elements set forth in WAC 388-107-0070 , upon a significant change in the resident's condition or at least every 180 days if there is no significant change in condition;

(b) Complete an assessment specifically focused on a resident's identified strengths, preferences, limitations, and related issues:

(i) Consistent with the resident's change of condition as specified in WAC 388-107-0060 ;

(ii) When the resident's person-centered service plan no longer addresses the resident's current needs and preferences; and

(iii) When the resident has an injury requiring the intervention of a practitioner;

(c) Review each resident's needs to evaluate discharge or transfer options when the resident:

(i) No longer needs the level of behavioral support provided by the facility; or

(ii) Expresses the desire to move to a different type of community based setting;

(d) Ensure that the person-centered service planning team discusses all available placement options; and

(e) Ensure the staff person performing the ongoing assessments is a qualified assessor.