# 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

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## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 388-107-0081
- **Heading:** 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
- **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 388-107-0081

## Text

(1) In response to the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the department adopted emergency rules under RCW 34.05.320 on January 18, 2022, to amend a portion of WAC 388-107-0080 . The emergency rules remained in effect until June 8, 2023. The amended rules in place at that time were:
(2) The enhanced services facility must:
(a) Complete a comprehensive assessment, addressing the elements set forth in WAC 388-107-0070 on the following timelines:
(i) Upon a significant change in the resident's condition; or
(ii) At least every 180 days if there is no significant change in condition, except beginning January 18, 2022, assessments for residents whose care is state funded may be extended an additional 12 months during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
(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.

## 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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